who the hell is rachel gambling?

rachel gambling is a writer from southend-on-sea, uk. she has a lot of thoughts on some things. her poetry has been published in t’art, queerlings, and kamena, and she has written copy for justwatch, cliterally the best, and brook. she has a pgdip in history from birkbeck, university of london, and a ba in english literature and creative writing from the university of warwick. she is the daughter of a vicar, a third-generation south african immigrant, and a born-and-bred essex girl. she works full-time as a sex educator for a uk-based charity.

who writes for girlblog!?

Currently, it's just me, Rachel G, writing for girblog! -- but I'm looking for contributors and guest writers right now! If you'd like to write something for girlblog! please drop me an Instagram DM (@girlblogzine) or email (rachelsaragraygambling@gmail.com).

Why did you start girlblog!?

I've loved alternative culture since I was a kid. I'd watch Kerrang! music videos with my older brother, make playlists of the songs I found on Guitar Hero, and watch my favourite action films over and over. I always wondered why there weren't that many girls in rock music and action films, and why the ones I did see were hypersexualised.

Over time -- and with the encouragement of my brother -- I found more female rock artists, found more complex female characters in film and TV, and found my personality and style through these people and characters. girlblog! is my space to share and celebrate my favourite alternative things with others.

girlblog! is a platform to call out discrimination and oppression and provide an alternative worldview to our capitalist-consumerist culture, taking a feminist-socialist perspective on cultural commentary.

frequently asked questions

Content & community

how often do you publish to girlblog!?

My posting schedule is irregular, but I'm aiming to post a blog once a month. I'm looking for contributors and guest writers to help increase this number.

how can I subscribe to girblog!?

The best ways to stay in the loop are to subscribe to the newsletter or follow girlblog! on Instagram @girlblogzine.

can i leave comments on posts?

Not right now, but this will be changing.

can i request a topic or ask a question to be covered?

Absolutely. Let me know what you'd like to see covered either by dropping me an Instagram message (@girlblogzine) or email (rachelsaragraygambling@gmail.com). I can't guarantee that I will write about it, but I'll certainly take it into consideration.

do you have a newsletter?

Yep! You can sign up to the girlblog! newsletter on this website at the bottom of this page.

are you on social media?

Yes -- girlblog! is on Instagram @girlblogzine.

can i support girlblog! directly (donations, products, etc.)?

Of course. You can donate to girlblog! at the bottom of this page. You can also support by buying my poetry pamphlet, Cape Point, here.

All payments are handled through Stripe.

collaborations & partnerships

do you accept guest writers or collaborations?

Yes, yes yes! If you want to write something for girlblog!, drop me an Instagram direct message (@girlblogzine) or email me (rachelsaragraygambling@gmail.com).

I'm also open to collaborations with other brands or creators that share similar socialist-feminist principles.

how can i share my own story/idea with girlblog!?

Please send me a direct message on Instagram with your story or idea (@girlblogzine) or email me (rachelsaragraygambling@gmail.com) and we can talk through it and whether it's right for girlblog!.

how can i get in touch with you?

You can message me on Instagram (@girlblogzine) or email me (rachelsaragraygambling@gmail.com).

do you work with brands or accept sponsorships?

No.

can i advertise on girlblog!?

Not right now, no.

what kind of topics do you accept on girlblog!?

I'm interested in ideas or stories that are about:

·      Horror, thriller, drama, or documentary film, television, and literature

·      Alternative music and gigs (rock, indie, punk, metal, alt pop, electronic)

·      Original poetry (gothic, horror, blues, punk, etc.)

·      Alternative, socialist, and feminist culture, fashion, and politics

technical

will you ever share my personal details?

Never without your consent. If I'm contacted by someone who would like to get in touch with you about your work, I'll always ask you beforehand if you're OK with me passing your details on. You’re also welcome to write anonymously.

what should i do if i have trouble accessing the site?

Please drop me a message about the issue either on Instagram (@girlblogzine) or via email (rachelsaragraygambling@gmail.com).