Welcome to Issue One.
Firsts are so weighty, so scary, so first-y. Let's just say that with this first edition of The Raleigh Quarterly, we hope to begin to live up to our promise of "free reign for free expression." You'll find a crackling short story from novelist Lawrence Naumoff paired with photography by Colleen Simon. Adam Cohen delivers dazzling cartoons. Jennifer King goes to the grave, and finds it exceptionally homey. Kat Whitaker captures images that are familiar yet startlingly new.
There's much more to enjoy and share. Please do. And please stick with us as we grow and evolve. Here's our first, but from far our last...
Contest | Teach Steve to Read
“It doesn't matter how good or bad the product is, the fact is that people don't read anymore" - Steve Jobs, Jan. 15, The New York Times
Steve, we love your stuff. But, dude, reading doesn't deserve that kind of dismissal. So, The Raleigh Quarterly announces our first ever competition: The Steve Jobs Gets Right With Reading Contest.
To enter, submit a short story or epic poem (no longer than 600 words), an illustrated strip or any other narrative form featuring a main character named, uh, Steve, who reads something that
transforms his life. This character called Steve could be a tech
titan, a hobo, a tranny torch singer, anything you want.
The grand prize winner will receive a front page showcase in the
summer issue of The RQ. We'll also send the winner a certificate designed on our very own MacBooks.
You know what you did. Now, share it with us.
We're excited that you want to get to know us, and even more excited to get to know you and what you create. Please submit your best work here.
