The Shine Journal

 I find that editing The Shine Journal and joyful!has been a soulful and spiritual journey for me. The overwhelming acceptance of both of  them has made me happy; the fact that I can give a start to previously unpublished writers and give voice to the vision of established creatives makes me feel I have found my true purpose. I am blessed.

 That said, I also realize that I have not written much of anything myself for quite a long time. I miss it. Finding free time has not been easy given that I do have a "regular"job, family responsibilities and other factors which have taxed me to a certain degree.

 As a result, later this year neither magazine will continue be published monthly-instead they'll come out at selected times during the year. Not sure yet if this means quarterly or twice a year but I let you know as soon as I decide. In addition, there will be a print version  as well as a download version of both. I am not sure when I will commence this-and it does not affect material already accepted.

 You will continue to see the very best creative work in the world, there will still be contests, etc. It's just the frequency of publication that will change. 

 I hope this doesn't change your feelings about The Shine Journal and joyful! I trust you to continue being the wonderful supportive and intelligent group you are. I am embarking on a new journey and I need all of you to travel along with me.

 Best and keep shining!

Pamela

PS. Thanks to Jim Harrington, the following link is where you’ll find “a series of interviews in which editors list, in excruciating detail, all that each editor desires in his/her stories." Six Questions For . . .