Alex Wrekk (born June 19, 1977) is the pen-name for a Portland, Oregon, DIY, feminist, zinester and author. The self-published writer is most commonly known for her book, Stolen Sharpie Revolution, and her ongoing zine, Brainscan. Alex Wrekk’s life revolves around making things; primarily zines, custom pinback buttons (badges), vegan food, travel plans, and space for a cat in her bed. Alex Wrekk has lived in Portland, Oregon since 1999 and has been creating the zine Brainscan since 1997. Alex Wrekk is actively involved in zine culture by updating the zine event listings on StolenSharpieRevolution.org, organizing the Portland Zine Symposium, established July as International Zine Month, hosts the podcast Nobody Cares About Your Stupid Zine Podcast, attends zine events, and sings in a zine themed pop-punk band called The Copy Scams. She also runs the online & brick and mortar Portland Button Works and Zine Distro shops.