BERNARDELLI TIMES
01 MARCH 0154
DESERT ROSES: THE WOMEN OF TRIGUN
A SFW CHARITY ZINE
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ABOUT THE ZINE
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Desert Roses is a SFW charity fanzine that focuses on the women of Trigun and Trigun Stampede. This zine is a love letter to Yashuhiro Nightow and the powerful, charismatic, and inspiring women he created!From insurance agents to bartenders, no woman is left behind!
FAQ
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What is a fanzine?
A fanzine is a non-professional and non-official publication produced by enthusiasts of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest.Is this zine for charity or for profit?
This zine is for charity! You can find more information about our selected charity in the charity tab of this carrd.Who is allowed to apply?
Anyone over 18! We welcome all to this zine, no matter their skill or background. However, we want to keep this zine safe for all, so applicants who frequently engage in fandom discourse and/or harassment will not be accepted into the zine. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment.What content will be featured?
You can expect to find content celebrating and showcasing the strong cast of women. The content will be lighthearted and fun. To ensure this zine is safe for everyone of all ages, content that includes themes such as abuse, suicidal ideation, self-harm, noncon, pedophilia, etc. will not be allowed in the zine. We want to keep this zine PG!What characters will be allowed in the zine?
~All the women! Doesn't matter if they are a major or minor character. All have an important part in Trigun. You can find the full list of female characters who appear in Trigun here.Will the men make appearances?
Yes, they will! The focus will be on the girls; however, we understand that the boys are an integral part of some characters development. The boys might be taking a back seat, but they're still on standby.Will ship content be allowed
Yes, ship content is allowed in this zine. Rarepair's are also accepted.Will contributors be compensated?
All contributors are guaranteed a digital copy of the zine. Should the sales break even, we will send contributors a physical copy as well.Will contributors keep the rights to their work?
Yes, they will! Contributors will be able to share their work on their respective platforms once the zine has concluded.How will information be communicated to contributors?
Once accepted into the zine, contributors will be required to join the zine Discord, where all information regarding deadlines and other miscellaneous tidbits will be shared.Still have questions? Stop by our Retrospring and send us your questions!
SCHEDULE
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ESTIMATED SCHEDULE
This is a rough schedule that is subject to change at any time.May 1st - 31st: Contributor Applications OpenJune 1st - 7th: Selection process and emails sent.June 10th - 31st: Contributor pitchesJuly 1st-September 30th: Creation PeriodOctober - November: Formatting periodDecember - Janurary: Pre-Orders openJanurary - Feburary: Manufacturing.Feburary - April: Orders shipping out
CHARITY
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MS Focus: The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Desert Roses has chosen MS Focus as our supported charity. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MS Focus) helps people living with MS maintain the best possible quality of life. Their initiatives help people afford care services, medical devices, and lifestyle aids, like wheelchair ramps. Every week in the U.S., about 200 people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, four times as many women have MS as men, and more and more women are developing it.
