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An
interview with Erin H. |
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Driving Blind is a very personal zine. Erin discusses what it is like to be disabled and not being able to communicate with other disabled individuals. This is her first issue! Congrats!
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how long have you been running your zine now? How many issues did you
put out until now? Are you the only editor or is there a team? I started writing my zine last summer, but went through major writer’s block for a couple of months. I just finished my first issue in June of this year. I’m the only editor, but my parents helped me with cutting/pasting/stapling since my physical disability prevents me from doing that myself. What made you decide to start this project? How did you come up with the idea and the name? I really enjoy zines; they are beautiful and really express the person making them. I knew I could do it because I’m an opinionated girl with a lot to say. The name “Driving Blind” means that I am moving ahead in my life and I don’t know exactly where I’m going or where I’ll end up. What topics are most often discussed in your zine? I will probably talk a lot about my disability because I don’t see too many zines on this topic. Actually, I haven’t seen any. And I think it’s important to educate people on disabilities and show them that disabled grrrls rock! |
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do you hope to accomplish by establishing your zine? To express myself, to be heard, to educate. What does zine making (and reading) mean to you? What do you love about zine making? What ís the most challenging aspect of making zines? Zines are amazing. Reading them inspires me greatly, and making them fills me up with energy and happiness. It’s great when you have a fresh copy of your zine in your hands and you think of all the hard work that went into it. The most challenging aspect of making zines is mustering up the inspiration to write. Although I am always inspired by other zines, sometimes it’s hard to sit down and write what you are feeling. |
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Do
you consider grrrl zines as an important part of a movement of sorts?
Do you think zines can effect meaningful social and political change?
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are the most pressing issues you are confronted with in daily life (as
a woman/feminist)? Getting people to understand what feminism is and to be taken seriously. Are you active in the feminist movement? As much as I can be. What do you think about feminism today? Do you see yourself as part of Third Wave Feminism and what does it mean to you? Feminism today is getting stronger, I think. I notice more grrrls asserting themselves and pushing towards change. I see myself as part of the Third Wave, sure. Which role plays the Internet for you? Does it change your ideas of making zines and doing/reading zines? The internet plays a huge role. It’s how I discovered zines, and how I stay in touch with the zine community. |
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