First of all, I would like to offer a great big “thank you” to Harry Furness for putting into words the respect and admiration we all share for Bob Church. His tribute to Bob is well deserved and long overdue.
If you’re looking for short stories we have them! And our poetry section is loaded with gems! If that’s not enough we have all the great monthly columns including a guest column from Manali H. Shah of Mumbai, India. Her column makes one realize that although we are all different we are also very much the same. Also, check out this month’s featured artist Roberta Lee and don’t miss our photo section.
Our newest category at Word Catalyst is Children’s Corner for the young and the young at heart alike. If you create stories, art or poetry for children we would love to see your work!
We are now accepting submissions for the February issue including a section of love poems in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air at Word Catalyst …why not join us! Valentine’s poems should contain Love Lines in the subject line and sent to editor@wordcatalystmagazine.com
Whispers In The Wind 
Dear Miss Shirley Allard,
Norbert Luciano was a very dear friend to my husband (tom) and me way back in the 5os in the Philippines and we have searched for him in the internet all these years to no avail. …until we came upon “word catalyst magazine’. We would like very much to get in touch with him again…. and so may I request if it is possible for you to kindly forward to him our email address. Thank you so very much . We hope to hear from him one of these days. Thank you.
Lita castaneda garcia
LikeLike
Aloha, Claire! You’re most welcome. Thank you for being a part of what makes it special and it’s nice to hear that I am capable of inspiring someone!
I’ve been a tad busy myself. My daughter and granddaughter are moving away and I’m not a happy grandmother right now. I guess I’ll get use to it… like I have another choice!
I wish you an awesome year as well. Mahalo!
LikeLike
Hi Shirley: First, a great big thank you, or MAHALO for providing the wonderful magazine that has definitely been a catalyst for me. I am hoping to create something worthy to submit…with love as the theme.
Secondly, I so love your poems. You inspire me.
The holidays were unbelievably hectic for my family…so this is belated but I wish you an awesome year. Again, thank you for all that you do that makes Word Catalyst Magazine possible.
LikeLike
A fine issue as always Shirley! Definitely enjoyed reading and perusing all the wonderful categories! Searching through my archives to send out some love verse! Stay warm!
LikeLike
thanks, Jo! You stay warm too. We’re in the midst of another lovely snowstorm. I can’t wait for spring!
LikeLike
Hi Norbert,
What a beautiful and needed comment on this cold January morning! Thank you for your kind words. You’ve given me a renewed sense of purpose.
Shirley
LikeLike
Words can’t express my delight at discovering a magazine like Word Catalyst. It’s like, suddenly, coming upon an oasis in some wasteland where water actually assuages thirst and the green is restful. Elsewhere, more than not, you have the mirage: YOU bring the water, the supply; and, YOU find a way to sell that water (for the people who’d propped up the mirage). Otherwise, don’t bother…
What I very much like about the magazine is the freedom it allows you to present your heart in the context of your talent. The result? Dazzling stuff! As good as any in the best of publications. Often better. You have but to see the photography featured in each issue (to name but one of so many loving endeavors) to know what it is to really hold your breath! But come and see for yourselves… You’ll not be disappointed!
LikeLike