LETTER FROM THE
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Eight years. Where have the years gone?
Seems like yesterday we were releasing our first issue, July 2011. I remember distinctly the
excitement and wonder of that momentous occasion.
I was in awe of this calling by God to begin a magazine for authors. At the time, we had no
idea where this would take us. Through the years we have made wonderful friends and we
cherish each one.
It truly has been a labor of love.
We had the privilege to meet, talk with, interview and promote amazing authors in every
state who work at their craft to produce stories to entertain, enlighten and encourage us all.
I’ve had the honor to read the books these authors have written, and that is why for me, it has
been an honor to promote each one. I know the work that goes into each book published.
We want to thank each author we met along the way for your hard work and your support of
Southern Writers Magazine and your friendship.
Our authors community blog, Suite T, is where authors come together to share their stories
and techniques and our Gallery of Stars is our promotional venue created for authors to assist
them in promoting their books.
Anyone who writes knows it takes work to bring about the finished product for publication.
Yet, it doesn’t stop there. Getting published is another leg of the road; then comes the pivotal
point of marketing, promoting and selling the book. The competition is strong for authors.
Our mission has been to help authors spread the word about their books.
We want to thank the readers who read the books published and encourage the authors with
their reviews and of course who read Southern Writers Magazine.
Happy Anniversary and Happy Writing!
Susan Reichert
Editor-in-Chief