Long time readers of my work will remember the perzine I wrote between 2017 and 2020 titled Fucking Magic. Some of my favourite writing I’ve ever done, the zine follows me through my reckoning with incest trauma, the claiming of my queer sexuality, falling in love in the context of non-hierarchical polyamory, becoming a full time writer, cracking open my heart, and having lots of really hot sex. I’ve changed so much since this writing and the girl in these pages is planting the seeds for who I would become.
In 2020 I got a book deal with AK Press for this book. We signed the contract. Then when the harassment and slander website about my partner dropped, AK Press dropped me in a panicked state of cowardice. I was heartbroken but I powered on and self-published the book. Now, 5 years later, I have found a home for Fucking Magic with Revolutionaries, a press that believes in underground writing. The press sought cover art from my audience, and a long time reader of my work, Charlotte Penabel, created the gorgeous art. I love that Revolutionaries worked to keep the indie, unground energy of my work alive by seeking art from my audience. The cover is so perfect.
As an independent, underground writer, getting a book deal is hugely important to my career. The success of this book really matters in terms of getting my writing out to a larger audience. If you love my work and want to see my reach grow, preordering the book makes a big difference. You can also contact your local independent bookstore and ask them to carry the book. Thank you for supporting my writing! I am so excited about this book!
“F*cking Magic is a collection of 12 zines originally hand-made by Clementine Morrigan and posted throughout the world. From alcoholism to sobriety, surviving incest to BDSM, throughout the seasons and many iterations of becoming, Morrigan leans into the darkest and most vulnerable parts of her life in this cult coming-of-age memoir that speaks to taboos and universal truths.”
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I loved the Fucking Magic series—as far as I had gotten; I’d been working my way through it until the book version started to come into being. So happy and excited for you to finally see it becoming a reality!! Congrats. Your time, effort, blood, sweat, and tears are going to speak to so many people.