September 1st, 2008
From the Editor: Welcome to Harvest (Sept/Oct 2008)
Though at first glance you might think “autumn”, the theme of “Harvest” has so many more interpretations than the straightforward thoughts of horns-a-plenty and falling leaves. It brings to mind the thoughts of full moons and camp fires, the planting of seeds of all sorts which bring us fruits of our labors, both literally and figuratively. It’s with those thoughts that we welcome you to the September/October 2008 issue of All Things Girl: Harvest.
As you scroll through the virtual pages of the fifth 2008 issue of All Things Girl, I hope you appreciate the lovely and joyful offerings. There is a feeling of hope and zest for life throughout. First, our classics and representative of our theme: Writings & Arts. In Writings you will find poignant and lovely short stories and poems. I know you’ll recognize some names here in Writings….and will be thrilled at the discovery of some new talent as well. Grab a fresh cup of tea - or in keeping with the season, maybe a cup of warm cider - and indulge in the amazing pieces! And what can I say about Arts? Art is a feast for the senses…. Everything Girl is, as always, wonderful. You will find a brief interview with the amazing Shelia Weller (expect more from this incredible woman in our mid-issue update come October 1st!) as well as a peek into the mind of our Man of the Moment, Derek Powazek. In addition, you will find wise words and thought-provoking ideas from our regular columnists (including new columist Bev Hamel!). And let’s not forget Reviews. You’ll find DVD reviews, book reviews, product reviews and even a restaurant review by new staff member, Michelle Sliwa.
As always, keep an eye on The Blog. You never know what you might find as the editors and columnists share what’s on their minds. We also have some guest blogs coming this month! Also, there is still a chance to win a book by August Man of the Moment George Pelecanos by the way!
We’re still taking submissions for “Harvest” by the way, but you need to be quick. We’ll have a mid-issue update October 1st and will be adding a few items here and there… If you are inspired to share your talents, submissions are open for future editions of All Things Girl – and we can’t wait to see what you’ve got!
I hope that you spend some time planting seeds where it matters to you, as it is the only way to reap a bountiful Harvest. Don’t forget to snap a photo or two - and tell us a tale - about the fruits of your labor.
