I first discovered my darling Sage Adderley back in 2003.  Almost 8 fucking years ago. I want to say I got her zine from Gluestick Distro.

(FYI: Gluestick Distro was the first distro to ever carry one of my zines/ it was the original issue of Ax Wound! I had the choice to be paid in cash or

with zines. Of course I chose fucking zines and I am pretty sure that is how HARD KNOX and TATTOOED MEMOIRS by Sage came my way…..)

This girl is seriously one of the strongest, creative, SWEETEST take no shit kinda girls you will ever meet.  I feel so honored that over the years we have remained friends, collaborated on episodes of zinecore radio… and that we are currently planning new projects together. Never once did I feel any drama or bullshit with Sage. Never ever. That is so rare to find.  Sage is always true to herself and her friends. I love this girl! Oh, and duh, Sage runs the fucking incredible SWEET CANDY DISTRO! <3 <3

After all these years of reading zines, posts, and talking with Sage I was so excited when she posted this interview she did with her mom. I have to share it with everyone here too. In this piece Sage talks to her mom about being a woman in the tattoo industry. It is a wonderful interview and even though my period is part to blame I DID tear up! Sage, the part that got me all emotional was reading about your moms experiences and how they related to yours. It was so fun and wonderful getting to know the woman who brought you into the world. You always wrote about your tattoos and how they affected your life and getting to hear your moms stories was so fucking cool. You should turn the interview into a new Tattooed Memoirs!!

So !check out Sage’s Interview with her mom:

Debi “The Illustrator”: Female Tattooist Since 1977

hearts & butcher knives,

hannah