#jemzine updates
Hey Jemlings! Sorry it’s been quiet on the Jemzine front since our donation was made. I (Mod JEMily) needed some time to think.
Let me first start by saying Jemzine is, without a shadow of a doubt, the highlight of my year, and overall my most proudest achievement during my tenure in the Jem fandom. Every year, without fail, this little group of passion fans comes together to make this amazing zine possible, and help celebrate the franchise we all know and love. The fact that we CAN do this every year, is mind-blowing to say the least, when most fandoms can only do one! The fact this zine is something both fans AND creators look forward to every year is…well it makes me misty-eyed to say the least.
Jemzine, and everyone who has contributed, is so important to me, and I always want to give it my all each year. However I have come to the conclusion that, with a heavy heart, I must announce Jemzine will be shelved for this upcoming yearly cycle.
It’s not cancelled! Please don’t think that. It’s more a hiatus than anything.
As I said above, Jemzine has been a yearly zine with three issues under its belt currently. It typically runs from October to March, which is about 6 months of production, with an additional 1 or 2 months for sales them the donation. However I usually work longer than that, since I prepare content in advance and set it up. So my personal production cycle starts sooner and ends later than everyone else. But I’m not complaining! Far from it, but given it’s been more or less 4 continuous years of work it’s lead to some burnout.
I’m not sure if it was obvious if you worked with me on it, but for this past Jemzine (The Jem Jam) I started to feel really burnt out given some issues behind the scenes of it, as well as issues with another unrelated zine that I was working on with a friend that I had to take over lest it fail to be released. I hope it wasn’t obvious, but if you were in the zine and noticed it…was because of those reasons, to paraphrase at least.
I don’t want to disappoint anyone working on Jemzine if I can’t give it my all. You all deserve that much. So I believe taking a break this year will help with that.
But I still have some ideas to celebrate Jem! I actually have an interest check here with some ideas on what to do. Please fill it out if you so inclined.
On a final note, I hope you can all understand where I’m coming from, Jemzine is and always will be, very important to me as a project I do with fellow fans. It, as well as any creator, buyer, and supporter, have made it what it is today.
So, thank you. <3 And see you in 2022 for Jemzine #4~!
DONATION MADE!
We apologies immensely for the delay! We had some technical difficulties regarding the donation but we are PROUD to announce we have made our even $500 donation to the Mazzoni Center!
We want to thank everyone who helped make this possible. Even after three years, you continue to support Jemzine and we will be eternally grateful. <3
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THANK YOU!
Apologies for the delay in posting, but I’m proud to share that with everyone’s donations we raised a total of $490 for Mazzoni Center! As I do every year, I will be covering fees so the entire amount can be donated.
Thank you to everyone who supported The Jem Jam, you are all the real superstars. <3 Please look forward to the donation post in the next week or so!
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4 DAYS LEFT
There is only 4 days left to preorder your very own copy of The Jem Jam, a digital-only, charity fanzine themed around the music of the cartoon.
Preorder The Jem Jam here and purchase the Jemzine Back Catalogue Bundle here until May 25th. All proceeds will go to support the charitable work of the Mazzoni Center!
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PREORDERS LIVE
We are proud to present: The Jem Jam, a digital JEM-themed charity zine centered on the iconic music of the cartoon.
We want to first bring attention to the beautiful cover work by @jhenne-bean for The Jem Jamand@mysteriousacornforCool Trash: Behind-The-Scenes. Truly, truly, TRULY outrageous work.
And lastly, if you missed out on our previous issues: we have you covered. ALL!!! previous issues are BACK ON SALE RIGHT NOW!
PreorderThe Jem Jamhere and purchase the Jemzine Back Catalogue Bundle here until May 25th. All proceeds will go to support the charitable work of the Mazzoni Center!
Less than a month left to preorder The Jem Jam! Don’t miss out on the concert of the century!!!
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As you may not of known, on February 14th, 2021 Sir Ari Gold passed away after a long battle with leukemia. He is known to JEM fans as the singing voice for Ba Nee with her song “A Father Should Be” as well as being a frequent honored guest to Jemcon. As Jemzine #3 is centered around the beloved music of the cartoon, we felt it would be perfect to dedicate this issue in his memory.
He was a proud gay Jewish man and the world is darker without him.
Rest in peace Sir Ari Gold. Thank you for giving Ba Nee her song.
( The illustration was provided by our own Mod @norangery)
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Thank you all so so SO much for your love and support– we hope you look forward to The Jem Jam!
PREORDERS LIVE
We are proud to present: The Jem Jam, a digital JEM-themed charity zine centered on the iconic music of the cartoon.
We want to first bring attention to the beautiful cover work by @jhenne-bean for The Jem Jamand@mysteriousacornforCool Trash: Behind-The-Scenes. Truly, truly, TRULY outrageous work.
And lastly, if you missed out on our previous issues: we have you covered. ALL!!! previous issues are BACK ON SALE RIGHT NOW!
PreorderThe Jem Jamhere and purchase the Jemzine Back Catalogue Bundle here until May 25th. All proceeds will go to support the charitable work of the Mazzoni Center!
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PREVIEWS
Check out The Stingers set that’ll be preformed in the upcoming Jem Jam! You’ll really be under their spell when you get your own PDF copy on March 25th!
Be sure to enter our giveaway for a FULL digital bundle!
CREDITS:
- Alaina Ewins ( ayyylaina ): Take It Or Leave It
- Emma Kate R. ( @deathsdoodles ): Destiny & Under My Spell
- Leo Renfield ( @brightlydust ): It’s a Hard, Hard Life
- Little Rinn ( Little_Rinn ): Are You Feelin’ Alright?
- Ohe-Olivia ( oheoeo ): Mind Games
- Tyler ( @sadfarts ): Perfect Match
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PREVIEWS
Check out RADICALLY DANGEROUS Misfits set that’ll be preformed in the upcoming Jem Jam! Let’s hope they don’t crash the concert…
Get your own PDF copy on March 25th!!! If you like what you see: be sure to enter our giveawayfor a FULL digital bundle!
CREDITS:
Alaina Ewins ( ayyylaina ): Universal Appeal
Gleampuff ( gleampuff ): Ain’t Nobody Better
Kia Taylor ( @jizzy-art ): Let’s Blow This Towm
Lynndy Lee ( @lynndylee ): I Am A Giant
Millie Dubois ( @millieduboisart ): I Love a Scandal
Onisoda ( onisoda ): Abracadabra
Sidney Flavell ( @tackyvillain ): Gimme A Gimmick
Sketchcee ( Sketchcee ): We’re The Misfits In Hawaii
Tyler ( @sadfarts ): Top of the Charts
Vanessa Lowe ( @mysteriousacorn ): Designing Woman
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PREVIEWS
Check out The Holograms set that’ll be preformed in the upcoming Jem Jam! Each piece is truly, truly, truly outrageous and you can get your own PDF copy March 25th!
CREDITS:
- Alice Fiddle ( @pdalicedraws ): She Makes An Impression
- Amber Avara ( ambattii ): I’m Takin’ A Train
- Chantal Acosta Flores ( brigittechantalart ): Glitter and Gold
- Dorian ( flamingo_lawn ): It All Depends On The Mood I’m In & Midsummer Night’s Madness
- Kylie M Estes ( @kingcrayony ): Everybody Wears a Mask & Twilight In Paris
- Lynndy Lee ( @lynndylee ): When It’s Only Me And The Music
- Prince Tamago ( princetamago_ ): She’s Got The Power
- Sam Rey ( SinkingRowboats ): Who Is He Kissing!
- Sheila G. ( Shelagal_Art ): There’s A Melody Playing
- Shou ( shoujoroboto ): You’re Always in My Heart
- Sketchee ( sketchcee ): Broadway Magic
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✨ GIVEAWAY ✨
We are hosting a giveaway for The Jem Jam: A Jem Fanzine VIP bundle to celebrate the upcoming release of the zine on March 25th! All you need to do to enter is be following any of our social media accounts and share this post– you can like for an extra bonus entry!
(You can even follow on all four of our accounts, share, and like for a total of eight entries!)
Each winner will receive:
- The Jem JamPDF
- Cool Trash: Behind-The-ScenesPDF
- Concepts PDF
- And your name in the next zine!
The giveaway will run from March 1st, 2021 to March 25th, 2021!
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THE RESULTS ARE IN!
With a (fashionably late) reveal, here are the talented artists that will be contributing to The Jem Jam! We all hope you are looking forward to our set list! There’s a lot of great songs coming your way, you don’t want to miss it this OUTRAGEOUS concert!
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I apologize for the delay! I had forgotten I set the deadline for the 10th, and thought it was the 14th. I hope this didn’t cause any distress as a result of my mistake.
If you haven’t received one yet, please DM me! Thank you for your patience.
