Press!
This is my Press Page. I don’t really know how to write a press page. So I decided to do it like a story. Below are all the places that have written about Snarky Cards in the last year or so, in chronological order. And how I feel about them. Because how I feel is pretty fucking important… And in this case, possibly redundant. I mean, I’m not going to be upset about people writing about me, am I? I promise to put up more press as I find it. In the meantime, thanks for looking at all the websites and articles that feature me!
In October, 2009 Marcy from The Glamorous Life Association totally wrote a blog post about me. How awesome is that? I emailed her about writing about me and instead of responding, she just posted a rave review of me. Her blog is sexy, and she’s a funny writer. I’m a fan of Marcy too.
In June, 2009 an article came out about me in Oregon Business Magazine. I think it does a good job describing my business and how I do it. It talks a lot about my marketing tactics, and why and how I decided to start Snarky Cards. I didn’t realize how comprehensive Oregon Business Magazine’s circulation was, but I’m glad that they dig me and that they’d recommend me to their friends. It’s a pretty rad article, right?
In May, 2009 Erin Garrison found me on etsy. She’s a talented photographer, and an architect. Etsy (where I sell my cards) encourages people to befriend each other and admire each other’s goods. So we did! And she was nice enough to write about me on her website.
In April, 2009 Bitch Magazine released their 43rd Issue: The Buzz Issue! Snarky Cards was named #15 in The Bitch List: an annotated guide to some of our favorite things!
The crazy thing is, Bitch didn’t even tell me that they had mentioned it to me! They actually moved to Portland three years ago. They moved from Oakland, CA which is pretty close to Santa Clara, CA, where I grew up. So, when they first got here, I thought “Is Bitch stalking me?” But I hadn’t started Snarky Cards yet. So the answer was probably no. It’s possible I started Snarky Cards so that it wouldn’t be out of the question for Bitch to be stalking me. Those girls kick-ass. They are the heroes of my youth! And they honored me!
In March, 2009, Wickedly Chic profiled me as a Indie pick of the week! Wickedly Chic is Independent Shopping for the Wickedly Fashionable. It’s a site that profiles Independent Artists all over the country, finding you the coolest shit by the raddest kids. Liz, who runs it, is fair, and only writes about products she personally finds delightful. No bribes necessary. Not that I’m not above a little Snarky Card reward for publicity.
Miss Malaprop does the same kinda thing. Although, her site is less comercial looking than Wickedly Chick. But I dig her funky look and I really appreciate that she dug me. She wrote me up for Valentines Day, 2009.
Her mission statement is beautiful too: MissMalaprop.com is where modern handmade meets sustainable design. I spotlight the best in independent designers & artists, eco-friendly and sustainable products, New Orleans & Gulf Coast based businesses and issues, and people & organizations who are working to make the world a better place. I believe that one person can make a difference and that everyone can be that person.
Moue Magazine is the brain-child of an impressive mix of people, all of whom are seasoned writers, and most of whom are political writers/activitsts. They wrote about me in December, 2008 and the fact that they devoted blogspace to me in the first place is totally flattering; since they usually write about Important Things. Like politics, and stuff. They said that my cards have a serial-killer vibe (it’s in the typewriter)! Can you believe it? How cool is that? It’s like a double-creep-out!
Clinton, at Zombie vs Shark wrote about me after I shamelessly solicited him, also in December 2008. His review was glowing and hilarious. He’s so fucking funny, I feel really grateful that he was so into me. It means a lot that clever people like my shit. In addition to drunks, I mean. Who like me. But drunks like almost everything.
Pop Rock Candy Mountain also featured me in December, 2008. Which totally rocks, if you don’t know Pop Rock Candy Mountain, you should. They’re the Rolling Stone of The Internets. They have guest writers like Amy Sedaris, and interviews with Famous Musicians That You Dig. Personally, I was moved by their last Dar Williams interview. But I like Lesbian Folk Rock. They have interview with real musicians (who appeal to an audience of more than 15 people) too.
In November, 2008 Smart Bitches, Trashy Books mentioned me. Which totally rocked. Those bitches know their trash. They tell it like it is, too. I worked in bookstores for 8 years, and they’re reviews are rivaled only by those you could get from an Independent Book Store Employee. And if you can find me a bookstore employee that reads romance with as much zeal as these bitches do, I’d be very surprised. In bookstores, the romance section tends to be the pink ghetto. Most of the bookstore employees I’ve worked with look down on romance novels. But these bitches will give you the low-down on what you’re looking for without looking down on you.
In November, 2008, Nerve.com wrote about me too, in their spin-off blog: The Modern Materialist. They know their pop! I was so excited that they like Snarky Cards!
In September, 2008, Mike Burnett was solicited by me in a bar. He liked it. And afterwards, he interviewed me extensively about Snarky Cards and put it up on Describe The Ruckus. 
I think it’s my favorite interview so far. He paid attention to my answers, quoting me just as I wrote. Afterwards I ran into him at a show and he said “Yes. You were the perfect asshole!” Which I took to be one of the highest of compliments. And you can read the whole thing on Describe The Ruckus, which is also a handy guide to what’s-what around Portland.