shout-out for a cool project
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Have you been to the Hands On Childrens Museum in Olympia? It's one of my children's favorite places. And it turns out, some locals are interested in starting one around here. There will be a meeting at the Aberdeen Timberland Library this Thursday (the 17th) at 7:30 PM.
Interested parties should contact Lilith Piri at 533-7220.
Photo from HQX's recent Riverfest.Labels: happenings posted by Kelly Hogaboom at
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the family that publishes together, stays together
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Sure Nail & Fire presents an auxiliary zine from our younger set: "The Family & The Eagle", written by my daughter Sophie. Click the following links to:
[ read it on the computer ]
[ download in booklet form to print ]
It's a real page-turner!
 Labels: Sophie, writings posted by Kelly Hogaboom at
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Issue 3 is here!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Today Ralph and I are working hard at printing our third issue. We've made up 17 packages to send out from our subscribers and a few gratis for those who've supported and inspired (Ira, Billy, Grandpa, Claire, Jules, and Connie so far).
The next issue in June offers something exciting: Homemade, handmade, and DIY! I'll be hand-designing a lot of the zine (yikes!) but don't worry - we'll still have an electronic version available for free.
In the meantime: Sure Nail & Fire needs writing content. Due June 25th are articles, including those in the theme "Personal Resources". Those who write or send in photos, artistic content, and feedback will get a copy of their own mailed to them in our super-cute 100% post-consumer recycle envelopes with our super-cute custom designed stamp and, well... it's just so worth it!
We could also use a toner cartridge: Dell 1720 Use and Return High Capacity Toner Cartridge MW558.Labels: call to donate, current issue, printing, upcoming features posted by Kelly Hogaboom at
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more about Me
Sunday, March 30, 2008
(from the email portion of my interview with Eric Jackson, and written in between making beds, feeding kids, and listening to husband talk about the garden bed):
1. Personal intro (background, writing experience, how you got to where you are now, etc.):
Even as I child I was called a "writer". My stories have been getting praise and attention as long as I can remember. But as a child I didn't write for others, I wrote because I wanted to communicate and explore my own mind. Being labeled "writer" and "artist" sometimes has the unintended detriment of making one feel pressured to put out good product, which I certainly have not always done!
After my children were born my perfectionist and creative drives kicked in. I've found myself driven to be a smarter mother, a stronger wife, a better housekeeper, a better cook - and to create, create, create (mostly sewing and writing). These energies seem to only get stronger as my children grow. Creativity is a wonderful way to swim the waters, and my family and I all thrive that way. But perfectionism is mostly a curse; I wind myself up trying to do better, to reach farther, and sometimes I don't place myself back "in the moment" of life enough. If anyone has a cure for this, I'd love to hear about it.
I don't think of myself as a good writer - I think of myself as a prolific one! I write because I have a tremendous amount of frenetic mental energy. I guess my readers benefit from this: although I can't promise everything I put out is as quality as it should be!
2. Sure Nail & Fire (Influence/Inspiration, writing inspiration such as locations, people or conflicts, how your family influences the zine, etc.):
To say my family "influences" my zine is an understatement; they are my zine. They are the people I interact with, love on, have frustrations with, talk with and think about all day. My children themselves are so creative and intelligent they truly inspire me. In addition without my husband's tech-savvy, unconditional support, and enthusiasm I would not be putting out this publication.
My greatest inspirations are life as I experience it in Hoquiam and Grays Harbor. The "slower" I go in life (biking everywhere, growing food, spending time with my children), the more I'm inspired. One thing I look forward to is further exploration of life outside HQX and into the East County, where the zine is now being distributed (Montesano, Elma, Satsop, McClearly, etc).
3. Directions things are headed (Future of the zine, future of the Harbor, level of influence the zine has or could have, etc.):
I am currently struggling to meet my goal of publishing every two months. If this ever gets easier, I'd like to take on more responsibilities or broaden my mission.
My greatest hope is that the zine inspires people to start their own soul-feeding exploits (I've already received word of a young lady who wants to do her own zine, in part inspired by seeing mine). I wouldn't mind if Sure Nail & Fire inspired more people to write for the zine, because as it stands it's a lot of work creating everything on those 28 pages!Labels: correspondance, your editor posted by Kelly Hogaboom at
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*somewhat awkward, yet grateful cough*
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
The zine was picked up and discussed as part of a college student's (Vancouver, WA) coursework. I had an interview with EJ and his girlfriend (who took pictures) on Monday and that interview has been edited and put up. Yay!Labels: correspondance, local pride posted by Kelly Hogaboom at
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Issue #3 deadline: Green / Enviro
Friday, February 15, 2008
Deadlines for articles, writing, cartoons, or any kind of content for Issue 3 is Monday, February 25th.
Our theme will be all things growing, green, and conservationist! Which is not to say one can't write off the beaten path; "it's more guideline than rule" per se.Labels: deadlines posted by Kelly Hogaboom at
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"'PC Load Letter'? WTF does that mean?!"
Monday, February 11, 2008
Thank goodness Ralph is a part of this publication ordeal because I have no patience, absolutely none, for my (new) printer's shenanigans.
Today marked the publication of Issue 2. Emails will go out tonight or tomorrow and the new issue will be up for download - tonight or tomorrow.
I want to reassure my readers that getting the zine in print is a far better experience than reading it online. The print issue is only $4 and absolutely free should you contribute anything that is published.
Off for my birthday dinner at my parents'; good night, all!Labels: current issue, printing posted by Kelly Hogaboom at
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