If we’re connected
via social media, you may have noticed that I recently stepped down from my
role at Poets’ Quarterly. First, I wish
to offer thanks to those who have reached out to thank and congratulate me on
my time at PQ. I started the journal
five years ago and every single issue meant a great deal to me. Working with so
many talented editors and contributors was a joy, day in and day out. I also
want to acknowledge and thank Leslie Nielsen for stepping up as the new
publisher and editor of PQ. Leslie
has a long history with the journal and I am proud to have her take over the
job.
Some have asked why I
would step down from PQ, especially
since the journal seems to be gaining more readers every month, adding to the
already thousands of readers we know and love. It’s simple, really. I both want
to see PQ grow beyond me—and hence it
needs new blood for that to happen—and I also want to make sure I balance all
of my lit community commitments. I happily have my hand in a lot of pots and in
order to best serve each of those ventures, a shift in focus was required. I have
given five years to PQ, hopefully
five good years, and I know with Leslie in the captain’s chair the journal will
continue to thrive and grow well into the future.
Thank you to all who
have read, shared, and/or contributed to PQ
in some way. Your enthusiasm has made it possible for PQ to shine on and I encourage you to keep up with the latest issue
each quarter and lend a hand to Leslie in whatever way you can.
As for me, keep in
touch. I have many exciting projects around the corner and it’s because of this
incredible community of which I feel a part that I know there’s yet
unidentified fun in the cards for me, too.
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