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The goal of Word Catalyst is to present as many different forms of creative expression as possible for your enjoyment. The talent, beauty and heart of the magazine lies within its pages and stems from the talent of each and every contributor who strives to present you with their best work. The success of Word Catalyst is based solely on their abilities and a desire to share their creativity with you. My goal is simply to present to you what I believe to be extremely talented and dedicated individuals.

I had initially intended to do an extensive makeover of the site in October. After much thought, I realized that I prefer to continue providing a clean, uncluttered place where your work is the main focus of the page. We have worked very hard to achieve this and have received many compliments from our readers on the look and feel of the site as well as the ease of navigation we have provided. Therefore, if it works... why fix It?

We have added some new staff members this month including a short story editor, Noah Champoux; a non-fiction editor, Ruth Hill; and a flash fiction editor, Jo Janoski. Please see our submission guidelines or about page for updated information and how to submit to these categories. Due to these changes, we will begin accepting short stories once again with the December issue.

Also, we would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest columnist, Mark DePietro. Welcome to Word Catalyst, Mark!

Finally, I am pleased to announce that we have been listed as one of the top 25 markets in two categories at Duotrope's Digest under Most Approachable and Swiftest Response Time. Thanks for your reports to Duotrope's!

Please enjoy the magazine. I invite you to return each month to read the offerings of our regular columnists and to check out the new talents as we unveil them.

Shirley resides in New Hampshire with her husband, Jim. She has two grown children and two young grandchildren who are the light in her life. Shirley spent many years in the newspaper business where she went from paste-up artist to publisher and almost everything in between.

She is the founding publisher of Word Catalyst.com and writes the blog Whispers In The Wind.

Send Shirley a message either directly. For more from Shirley visit the Word Catalyst archives or her online home.

 

Whisper Gap Jo Janoski

Leftovers Dan Beams

Higher Ground Mark DiPietro

Cheshire Cat Chronicles Rusty Arquette

Probably Will Will Dixon

Truly Calhoun Harry Calhoun

Songs of the Soul Harry Furness

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