Indelible Ink

 

What is the goal of Tattooed Tongue Press?

 

The goal of Tattooed Tongue Press is to stay small, publishing only small-run chapbooks and zines. In staying small we are determined to remain fugitives from the mainstream market economy and prefer to place more emphasis on legitimizing works through the building of networks and communities. Tattooed Tongue also actively encourages and assists individuals to self-publish and/or start their own press thus, eliminating the idea of art as competition. At Tattooed Press we understand the need for historical accuracy and are committed to the belief of NOT allowing someone else to define “your” personal experience.

 

Whats kinds of works do you publish?

 

Poetry, Short Stories (less than 50 pages…i.e. novellas), zines of all shapes and subject.

 

How many works do you average a year?

 

We’ve been averaging about two a year.

 

How much on average do the zines or chapbooks cost?

 

Ours range in price from 1-5 dollars, unless it’s some kind of special-run none of our books average more than $3. 

 

Can I obtain copies of zines / chaps?

 

By contacting Tattooed Tongue Press at Tattooed.Tongue.Press@gmail.com or S. Barnes at Indelible.Ink@gmx.com

 

Do you have writing standards?

 

I want to put out writing that I personally love, that moves me; writing that I believe in.

 

So do you ever have to censor?

 

No.  If it’s not something I can back 100% then I won’t that’s it. 

 

How do I get published by TTP? How do I submit a manuscript? How can I submit to the compilation zines?

 

Submission is solely email based.  If you have something you want to throw at me by all means get into contact with me at Indelible.Ink@gmx.com. The same is true for submitting to any compilation zine that is advertised. 

 

Is there payment? Do I own the copyright?

 

There’s no payment, if it’s a full work then you get 5 comp copies if it’s a compilation then you get 1 compilation copy. 

 

The writers of the works retain all copyrights at no time do they belong to anyone else.

 

How did you come up with the name Tattooed Tongue Press?

I love tattoos. I was playing around with names and this is just the one that stuck.

 

When did you start Tattooed Tongue Press?

2006.  I  graduated in 2005 and I needed something to keep me grounded.  I love self-publishing I like having control on what of mine gets out there. 

 

Why did you become a poet?

Because I’m an introvert.  I was always bad at expressing myself verbally, but great at expressing myself in writing.  I started writing when I was 9 and it just felt so right…it’s the one thing I’ve stuck my entire life. 

 

How long have you been writing?

Since I was 9. I started with poems and then started writing short stories. 

 

What kind of things do you write about?

I write about anything that moves me.  A lot of my poetry deals with lesbian themes and feelings of being an outsider. 

 

How long does it take you to write a poem?

Depends, sometimes the words will come right to me and other times it’s truly and uphill battle to get the right words in the right place.

 

What’s your favorite piece that you’ve written?

Hmmm…I’d have to say right now “Natural”, but I don’t think I have a favorite of all times…the next poem I write is gonna be my favorite for that moment. 

 

How did you come up with the name Indelible Ink?

I have a collection of Sharpies and on the side with the warnings and stuff it says:  Indelible Ink….permanent…I want my writing to be permanent. 

 

What poet’s do you enjoy?

Audre Lorde (she’d probably be my number one she-roe), Staceyann Chin, Saul Williams, Pat Parker, June Jordan, Lucille Clifton, Rita Dove, Corey Houlihan, London Bridgez…that’s just to name a few…

 

How has being a poet impacted your life?

I’d like to think it makes me pay attention more to the little things…

 

Do you write fulltime?

I write as often as I can wherever I am…

 

Who is your audience?

Outsiders, Lesbians, Lovers, Fighters, Rebels, Anyone who cares what I have to say…

 

When and where do you write?

I try to carry paper and pens so I can write whenever, wherever..

 

When did you beginning editing?

The day after I began to write.  In order to write the best you can , you have to be willing to de-construct your babies.

 

Which is your favorite book or compilation?

That I’ve published?  Celibacy Blues…I felt so honest when I wrote that. 

 

What is Lost1 Creations purpose?

Just like an open portfolio of my meandering into art.

 

How long have you been drawing?

Since I was a kid.  I went to an art high school and majored in visual art, but I never loved art as much as I love writing.