#Jerza zine

[fairytailcharityfanzine]

!!Pre-Order Period has Begun!!

Sorry for the short delay, but the store is now officially open. Everyone has worked very hard to bring fairy tail fans this One Year Apart zine. This zine centers around the big 4 ships (Gruvia, Nalu, Jerza, and Gajevy) during the one year the guild disbanded. All profits after production will be going towards either the American Childhood Cancer Organization. There are 5 bundle options available to purchase, and a way to win your own free bundle.

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                                         Product Specifications

Physical Copy

6x9 inch softcover book

Perfect Bound

Features 27 artists and 8 writers are 

Book is separated to 4 sections corresponding to each ship

Cover art by @alexsuiss

Merchandise

4  double sided acrylic charms (2.5″) by

Jerza: @eleerra

Gruvia:  Sandra Moua (Instagram | Twitter)

Gajevy: @cyanello

Nalu: @seabunnyart

4 sticker sheets (7x5″) corresponding to each of the ships by 

@shadoouge, @fairy--light, Morioriohno (Twitter | Instagram), @akittyk, @0snowey0,  Paradox (Instagram), @eleerra,  alexyanlila (Instagram), Sandra Moua, and @bunnypanda018

4 postcards (4x6″) by

Gajevy: @seabunnyart

Nalu: @bunnypanda018

Gruvia: Sandra Moua

Jerza: @cyanello

4 bookmarks (6x2″)

Gruvia: @akittyk

Nalu: Morioriohno (Twitter | Instagram)

Gajevy: @seabunnyart and @bunnypanda018

Jerza: @cyanello and @bunnypanda018

Stretch Goals

Apply only to bundles with a physical zine

4 (2″) round buttons with pin back

Acrylic standee

Designs will be revealed later

                                               Payment Options

For this zine, the payment will be through paypal on the bigcartel website as it allows for multiple methods of payment and allows for security for both customers and the zine. If there are any problems or questions, feel free to contact us through our email. (fairytail.oneyearapart@gmail.com)

                                                   Giveaways

We will be giving away 3 zines. The first giveaway will be for an ultimate bundle. The second will just be for a two hard copy versions of the zine.

Giveaway 1:

This giveaway will function by randomly picking someone. To enter you must:

Follow the one year apart zine tumblr 

Reblog/Retweet this post

Comment on what your faviorite ship out of the 4 is and why.

You can do one on tumblr and twitter for two entries. 

Giveaway 2:

This giveaway will be contest based through a fun, competitive, version of trivia. This will be run through a gimkit game and will quiz you on how well you know Fairy tail. Questions will range from riddles, factual questions, etc. The game will be run in two sessions, one in morning and the other in night (PST time) so that it can accommodate for time differences. The top scorer in each will win a free zine, including shipping. More information and time slots will be released soon.

@fandomzines @zineapps @zineforall @zinepolice @fairytailevents

[tusaraame]

9 Days till Pre-orders

Here is a preview for the Gruvia section by the talented artist Jaynix . Be sure to check the zine out once it comes.  

This zine revolves around the main 4 ships the year fairy tail disbanded. More information about the zine can be found here.

@zineapps @zine-scene @zinefeed

[endgaims]

Be Loved by the Seven Stars

I can finally post my Jerza piece I did for a Fairy Tail zine! This was actually my first time participating in a zine and I enjoyed it so much. Thank you @bunnypanda018 for the opportunity and all the artists who contributed. ❤️💙 (I haven't read 100 Year Quest but I thought the quote "Be Loved by the Seven Stars" by Jellal was super cute)

[yamigooops]

I am so incredibly happy that I got to be a part of this incredible production. @fairytailcharityfanzine was such a blessing to work on, and all the people I got to work with were an absolute joy. I’m totally open to contributing to more projects like this in the future, so if you ever have an idea for a Fairy Tail related zine, hit me up! I’d love to contribute some writing!

[spooneristart]

Previews of my pieces for @fairytailcharityfanzine I’m super excited for the release of this zine! The experience has been fantastic and there are tons of great artists that work to make this possible. I can’t wait until I can share my full pieces

[fairy-tail-guilds-zines]

Applications are open!

This is a zine dedicated to portraying the guilds all across the world in Fairy Tail!

Apps close May 1st

Click here to apply as a writer

Click here to apply as an artist

[sheathnknife]

my grayza story (and a love letter to the creators of the grayza fanzine)

High on coffee, bleary-eyed, I had been in the middle of studying for my college finals last night when I casually reached over for my phone, just to check my notifications, and instantly got hit in the face with this: “[PDF] GrayZa Zine”

(Warning: long and emotional rant down below.)

My heart jumped in my mouth, my palms began to sweat, and with a slightly shaky thumb, I pressed on the notification. Now, you may find this to be a bit of an overreaction, but listen- I have been in the Fairy Tail fandom since 2010, and I left the fandom about 7 years ago (wow I feel old), not bothering to continue reading the manga after 400-ish chapters since I quickly realized what a clusterfuck the whole series had become and how OOC my faves were becoming (coughgraycough). Fairy Tail was the first anime I got seriously hooked on (besides Maid Sama). It started my weeb phase. 

It also happens to be the anime that slam-dunked me into shipping hell.

Grayza is the name of that particular hell.

I remember when I first fell in love with Grayza: it was during the Phantom Lord arc, when Erza rested her head on Gray’s chest (you all know what I’m talking about). And then Tower of Heaven happened, as well as Gray’s “I’m taking Erza back! She belongs with Fairy Tail!”. I was a wee lass, and my feelings for this ship were intense. I didn't even know that shipping as a concept existed back then, but I was doing it already- I drew tons and tons of fanart; I babbled to my brother about how beautiful their chemistry was, until he became sick and couldn't stand me anymore; boxes upon boxes of fanart are still piled high in my room, tucked away in a corner. Now that I look at them, they’re cringy, childish, silly, cheesy comics and much much more, but it was all a labor of love. 

Then, I stumbled upon this marvellous site called FanFiction.net. This is where I read my first Grayza fanfic. It was Warm Ice Melting Armour -one of my favorite Grayza fanfics even to this day- by the talented Irrevocable SaaSha. To this day, the first paragraph of that fic is branded in my mind: “She was curled up on the couch like a cat in front of the fireplace, the firelight reflected like liquid honey in her golden brown eyes, red hair spread out around her, like she was lying on a bed of scarlet fire. She was beautiful.”

I was in awe of the writing, starstruck even. I thought it was the most beautiful description I’d ever read. I still think so, even to this day.

And that’s when I decided- I wanted to write like that too.

So Grayza got me into reading and writing fanfiction. And reading and writing in general. English is not my first language, so I struggled. But it was a happy struggle, an endeavour I did not mind making. My first and second Grayza fics were totally abominable, but I was just a kid, eagerly playing around with these two dorks on paper with not a care in the world. I would lie awake in bed in the wee hours of the night, flashlight in one hand and a pen in the other, furiously scribbling away on a tiny notebook, and when I ran out of pages but felt too lazy to get out of bed, I would just write over my doodles.

It was a good time.

Again, my fics were totally shit (so much so that I deleted them many years ago out of embarrassment- a decision which I now regret; I wish I’d kept them up, for nostalgia’s sake), but everyone who reviewed was kind, friendly, encouraging. I talked to other writers, who were a thousand times more talented than little ol’ me but still so cheerful and humble. I badgered them by sending them PM’s asking for writing tips; I sent the daily readers of my fics little sneak peeks of the future chapters in their inboxes; I joined roleplay forums (always choosing Erza). Every once in a while a reader would PM me to tell me how much they loved my fic, how certain chapters made them laugh out loud, and that would melt my heart. 

I received my first hate comment from a Gruvia shipper, and I relished it. 

So basically, Grayza introduced me to fandom. 

I loved this ship with every fibre of my being. I still do. It’s my first OTP. 

Then Mashima fucked everything up. 

Juvia and Jellal got introduced. Gray and Erza’s interactions began to dwindle. I never hoped for my ship to be canon, but Mashima even forgot about their friendship, and that hurt. A lot. I actually like Jellal, and even ship Jerza on the side (just not as passionately as Grayza), but Juvia I did not like at all. I couldn't fathom why the majority of the fandom would ship Gray with her. It baffles me to this day.

And then it became canon.

Well, as canon as Mashima can make a ship, that is. By the time the last chapter came out, I was over Fairy Tail. I had moved on to better things, better media. But being the masochist I am, I still read the chapter (spoiler alert: it was shit). To calm myself and soothe my wounded heart, I went over to FanFiction.net -now a barren wasteland with old fics lazily drifting like tumbleweed and only a small number of new fics trying to emerge through the cracks in the ground- and read an old favorite of mine. 

It was like a soothing pick-me up after a harrowing day. But it was also a little sad, because all of my favorite authors, people I considered mentors and friends, had moved on. Have moved on. It felt like the Grayza fandom had kind of gradually, slowly, silently sputtered, coughed, and died, and I was one of the small numbers of people witnessing it.

Then, the announcement for the Grayza Fanzine came. I was excited, feeling a little bittersweet, as this would be the beautiful, heartfelt sendoff this ship of dreams would deserve. I desperately wanted to contribute, but my midterms were coming up, and I was busy with my studies, so there was no way I could churn out a fic with that mindset. So I mentally wished everyone contributing to the zine luck, and moved on, anticipating for the day I would get that notification on my phone.

 And then I got it.

I actually cried while I went through the zine. The fics, from what I’ve read so far, are all heartfelt and beautiful and managed to hit me in parts of my heart and soul that I thought I’d buried and mourned a long long time ago. The fanarts are all breathtaking. And the layout! I lovelovelove the overlapping blue and red stars scattered over the pages, the snowflakes! 

In the middle of the night, standing next to the kitchen (because that’s the only place where I could charge my phone at the time), with tears in my eyes, I felt like I was holding a gem in my hands. A treasure. And it is.

I couldn’t study after that. My anxieties about college and university had washed away: I felt like a kid again, in love with this ship all over again. For the next two hours, I thumbed through the PDF, marvelling at this labor of love, my heart raw and aching in all the right ways.

So thank you, everyone at @grayza-fanzine​ who made this zine possible. Every artist, every writer, everyone. I might not know any of you, but you all share my love for this wonderful, painful, glorious ship, and I think that is enough.

Thank you so, so much. 

[zineforall]

This is the Fairy Tail One Year Apart Zine Call for applications. It is a Fairy Tail fandom based, charity fanzine. The theme revolves around the 4 main ships in fairy tail (Gruvia, Nalu, Gajevy, and Jerza) as well as the growth that happens between them during the one year time skip that occurs when the guild disbands.

Applications for this one year apart charity fanzine has opened. It will be available from May 26, 2019 to June 25, 2019. If you are interested, fill out the application forms found below.

Artist: https://forms.gle/dBhUU2x2HnDS77CP9

Writers:  https://forms.gle/pZuM1L119JAnQx2y9

Merchandise: https://forms.gle/RTj5WduSsvrUhXbQ6

Zine specifics

6 by 8.5 booklet

72 pages total

5-6 writers

4-6 merchandise designers

26 artists

More specs of the zine can be found here: https://fairytailcharityfanzine.tumblr.com/specs

All information regarding zine can be found on this tumblr page….https://fairytailcharityfanzine.tumblr.com/ This includes the links to apply to the fanzine. You may also contact the moderator (bunnypanda018) through this account.

[fairytailcharityfanzine]

!!Pre-Order a Copy Now!!

Here is a zine story preview by @shadyhydrathesnekqueen for the One Year Apart zine.

Pre-orders are now so be sure to buy a copy in order to support our woundrful contributors and the charity we hope to donate funds to

The first 50 to buy a physical copy will get a free 2 inch sticker.

All funds after production will go to the American Childhood Cancer Organization.

Store | Pre-order post

This zine revolves around the main 4 ships the year fairy tail disbanded. More information about the zine can be found here.

[tusaraame]

Thought on the Fairy Tail Guild Disband

It's not just me that is curious about what actually went on during that one year the guild disbanded, right? I mean during that time, so much had happened. For one, I know Gruvia lived together. If anyone had seen a couple of the 100 years quest chapter, you would see that Gray has become so close to Juvia that he knows when something is wrong with her when others can't. This shows how much their bond strengthened during the time skip. Also, a couple of the panels showing them living together actually has Juvia sighing and reprimanding Gray for stripping. (I will try to attach the panel by Hiro Mashima from the manga) 

Normally she would never do that, but they had gotten to such a point where they can. During that time skip, they already had some feelings for each other, but now had a best friend like bond, kind of like Nalu. It would just be interesting to know what exactly had happened to cause them to be at such a point.

Then there is also Gajevy (or Gale) that actually worked together in the Magic Counsel. I know that it was meant to be a joke for Gajeel originally going into the magic counsel, but the outcomes were amazing. Once bad guy now an enforcer of the law. Also, the results of this was hilarious when he was interacting with his guild mates. Especially when he called his best friend, Juvia, clammy. I also know that during that time, he and Levy got a lot closer, without Jet and Droy around. I wonder what happened there. 

Another thing that kept bugging me was how Gajeel and Juvia could leave each other so easily. To me they were the ultimate brotp. They were in phantom lord together, and came to Fairy Tail together. So did they not miss each other? How did they part? Did they ever say goodbye? As a side note, I always loved how Juvia saw right through Gajeel and Levy and knew something was going on between them. 

Jerza had also kept in touch and worked together on some missions, so I wonder what those interactions were like, especially with Myredy there. In my opinion, I believe she would probably try to do something to set those two up together, or the Oracion seis would plan something for those two. 

And then there was Nalu…. I can't believe that Natsu left her with just a note. Poor Lucy. However, they were best friends, partners, so I find it hard to believe that they could forget about each other that easily. Take Lucy for instance who spent the longest of time searching for Natsu, even after finding about everyone else's whereabouts. She would not stop looking for him, no matter how long it took her. She would find him, not just to give him a powerful Lucy kick, but to get her best friend (and something more, even if she may not know it) back. As for Natsu, I don't think he would ever stop thinking about Lucy. Possibly every night before going to sleep, he would look at the stars and think about her. At least that is what I believe. You know what they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder.

On a side note, I also am putting together a Fairy Tail fanzine based on the One Year time skip that include writers, artists, and merch designers. If interested then go to the tumblr page to see the applications and other info. I am not trying to advertise, but this is a collaborative event for Fairy Tail. Applications close June 25, 2019 at 11:59 P.M PST. They have been open since May 26, 2019.  https://fairytailcharityfanzine.tumblr.com/. 

[fairytailcharityfanzine]

Pre-Orders start Tomorrow

Here is a preview by @kagomenesan. Support her and many other artists by buying a zine tomorrow. 

The zine revolves around Nalu, Gajevy, Jerza, and Gruvia during the guild disband. All proceeds after production will be donated to the American Childhood Cancer organization. Find more information here.

[fairytailcharityfanzine]

!!Merch Close Up!!

Here is a close up of a double sided charm made by the lovely @eleerra for the One Year Apart Fairy Tail zine. 

This charm only comes in the Memory Days in Fiore, Magic Time Capsule, and Amfurashi Village Stories Bundles so be sure to buy a zine and share the news with other who may be interested. You can check out the pre-orders post for more specifics on the bundles.

Store | Pre-order post

This zine revolves around the main 4 ships (Gajevy, Nalu, Gruvia, and Jerza) the year fairy tail disbanded. Funds after production will be going to the American Childhood Cancer Organization. More information about the zine can be found here.

[fairytailcharityfanzine]

Pre-orders begin in....10 days!

Here is a preview for the Jerza section by the talented artist @mageofspace924. Be sure to check the zine out once it comes.  

This zine revolves around the main 4 ships the year fairy tail disbanded. More information about the zine can be found here. 

[fairytailcharityfanzine]

!!Less than a month left!!

Here is another sneak peek by @scoobysnack1107 for the One Year Apart Ft zine.

The sales period has already started, so be sure to buy a zine/bundles as soon as possible. Keep in mind that sales help to contribute artists and all funds left over from production will be going to the American Childhood Cancer Organization.

Store | Pre-order post

This zine revolves around the main 4 ships the year fairy tail disbanded. More information about the zine can be found here.

[fairytailcharityfanzine]

!!Sales End in 2 Days!!

Pre-orders for the zine close soon, so if you still haven’t ordered a copy, be sure to do so before time runs out, and share the news with anyone else interested.

Store | Contributors | More info

[fairytailcharityfanzine]

Store opens in 3 days!!

Here is some preview art by @solafhusain​ for the One Year Apart Zine.

Pre-orders are only 3 days away until the store will open. Be sure to follow and spread the word so that you don’t miss out on the zine.

This zine revolves around the 4 mains ships (Gruvia, Nalu, Jerza, and Gajevy) during the one year disband. Read more about it here.