The Summer 2013 edition of VoiceCatcher: a journal of women’s voices & visions takes the reader on one wild ride after another – from the musical genius of a canary to the lives of sperm; from an elderly dad in a nursing home to another father drinking whiskey while driving 120 miles per hour. Once again, we were dazzled by the creative expressions and diversity of topics shown through our contributors’ prose, poetry, art and young voices. Brava!
We were fortunate to have two guest editors join us for this issue.
Our prose genius, Liz Prato, took on the plethora of fiction and non-fiction submissions with a huge smile. She is an acclaimed teacher and author whose sharp eye and keen sense of timing, as well as excellent editing skills, helped us create a prose section that you are sure to enjoy.
Tonia Twigger McConnell lent us her expertise in all things artistically beautiful, whether that meant a brilliant oil painting, subdued watercolor or contrasting photography. Her many years as a teacher, traveler and photographer have given her a vast collage of knowledge. She has edited a lovely gallery for your eyes to feast on.
We also welcomed our new Young Voices editor, Donna Prinzmetal. Donna brings to the table both her fine skills as a writing teacher and as an award-winning poet. Our Young Voices submitters gained the benefit of her careful and encouraging assistance, while learning what it really takes to become a published writer. We thank them all for making VoiceCatcher even better.
Finally, we are grateful to the inspirational design work of Deb Scott who has turned each edition of our journal into a work of art. Without her technical expertise we never would have tackled an online format that provides a place for local women – from the newly skilled to the experienced pro – to share their stories and connect to other writers and thinkers from a variety of backgrounds.
As editors, we are proud that every submission was read and responded to with care, whether or not it was accepted. We look forward to seeing those that were not included either return to us in an edited version or find a home elsewhere.
Finally, we are delighted with the choices we made for this issue and anticipate sharing many more of your voices and visions in the future.
Yours,
VoiceCatcher Co-editors
Lisa Maier, Carolyn Martin, Darlene Pagán, Celina Wigle