An Exciting Announcement

by | Jan 10, 2017 | The Sunlight Press | 24 comments

Sometimes you aren’t aware of what waits for you. If you told me 10 years ago I’d move from Texas to Arizona, give up practicing law and embrace a writing career, I’d tap you on the shoulder, interrupt and firmly say you were talking about someone else. Youth lulls us into thinking we have control; experience veers us into unexpected routes. I’ve learned these surprises and detours scattered on our pathway create a life of uncertainty, substance and wonder.

Today I am proud to announce another unexpected, but awesome surprise –  I am the co-founder and co-editor of the literary journal, The Sunlight Press. For the last 6 – 8 months, I’ve collaborated with my friend and colleague Beth Burrell to shape the mission of our site and what we intend to offer the literary community. My gratitude to Beth and her family for their support in the process. Special thanks to Kayleen of Booyah Creative for helping us with the design, logo and capturing the vision we intended to create on The Sunlight Press.

This  literary journal wouldn’t come to fruition if my family didn’t support my creative pursuits. I’ve learned it takes a special person and partner to support an artist. My husband has never once urged me to return to the legal world  –  he always encourages me to pursue my manuscript, work on my craft and now, launch this literary magazine. He gets why I am a creative, when so many others cannot fathom a life in the arts. When I am saddled with doubt about a piece or the work I am doing, he pushes me to keep going, even when I don’t believe in myself. Similarly, my daughter has offered her patience and encouragement during this time – she has said, “I know you are working hard, Momma,” and offered to make breakfast for herself, understood when dinner was less than subpar and given me the time to dedicate my best to this endeavor. I am grateful them in ways I cannot adequately express.

Beth and I are excited to launch The Sunlight Press today and we hope you will visit, read, submit, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

And as always, my gratitude to all who have supported my writing, online and offline, in small and big ways.

24 Comments

  1. vani
    vani on January 11, 2017 at 12:53 am

    Heartiest congrats Rudri!Well done to you and the team!

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 11, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks, Vani. I appreciate your support.

  2. Luanne
    Luanne on January 11, 2017 at 7:16 am

    Wow, Rudri! So proud of you! I already shared on my FB page and started tweeting! Woot! xo

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 11, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      Luanne,

      Thanks so much for your kind words and support. I hope you submit your work to the site. Looking forward to seeing you soon. xo

  3. Windy Lynn Harris
    Windy Lynn Harris on January 11, 2017 at 7:39 am

    Happy launch day! Your journal is a welcome addition to the literary community. Wonderful first issue!

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 11, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      Thanks, dear friend. Always appreciate your consistent and unwavering support. xo

  4. Susan
    Susan on January 11, 2017 at 7:59 am

    Congratulations, Rudri and Beth! What an exciting day 🙂 Can’t wait to share the news!

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 11, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Thanks, Susan!

  5. Shefali Patel
    Shefali Patel on January 11, 2017 at 8:07 am

    Congratulations Rudri and your Team . ?

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 11, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Thank you!

  6. Bobbi Illing
    Bobbi Illing on January 11, 2017 at 9:10 am

    Congratulations. What a beautiful accomplishment. I look forward to enjoying reading.
    Bobbi

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 11, 2017 at 5:24 pm

      Thanks so much, Bobbie. I hope the pieces resonate with you.

  7. Sunita
    Sunita on January 11, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    How exciting! All the best luck and congratulations!

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 11, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks, Suni! Appreciate your wishes.

  8. Hema
    Hema on January 11, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    How exciting! I wish you all the very best Rudri. What a beautiful journey, it’s lovely to see how it is unfolding for you! xx

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 12, 2017 at 8:53 am

      Thanks, Hema. I appreciate your lovely words.

  9. Radhika
    Radhika on January 12, 2017 at 12:45 am

    So proud of how far you’ve come as a writer! Congratulations to you and Beth on all of your hard work! Look forward to reading The Sunlight Press!

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 12, 2017 at 8:55 am

      Thank you for your support, Radhika! xo

  10. Cecilia
    Cecilia on January 12, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Congratulations, Rudri! You have much to be proud of! I will look forward to checking out The Sunlight Press.

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 17, 2017 at 7:50 pm

      Thank you, Cecilia. I appreciate you taking the time to congratulate me! xo

  11. Kerry
    Kerry on January 13, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    So proud of you, Rudri! You have developed your gifts so beautifully.

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 17, 2017 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks, Ker. I am so grateful to have you as a part of my tribe. Love ya.

  12. Barbara
    Barbara on January 16, 2017 at 5:27 am

    I’m sure it will be a wonderful endeavor. Congratulations on the launch and so happy and important that you have such support. The arts and creating and expressing are essential in our lives.

    • Rudri
      Rudri on January 17, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks, Barb. We are so excited to feature work we admire. Hope the site resonates with you.