FROM THE EDITOR
Hello Readers! It’s been a stellar year for us, and this KISSFIST endeavor has been a big part of it, keeping us in touch with what has turned out to be an ever-expanding world of art, photography, poetry, and so on. You’ll find this issue is no exception. We showcase international stories from Russia and Cambodia, as well as some new additions like D-PAN’s Meet the Artist Series. There’s some advice for those of you looking to trim the pounds or just live more healthy lives. There’s some provocative writing and, as always, some truly remarkable photography. It’s our great fortune that we can continue to fill these pages with work we think you’ll really love. We wouldn’t do it otherwise. Thanks for your patience. The question of the day, of course, is why the September issue is coming out at the end of October. As I said, it’s been a stellar year. My sister (yes, our lovely and talented art director) will be honored at the Pearls event, hosted by THE M PROJECTS, along with twenty other dynamic women on June 4th. Kudos to her! But most of all, it’s a stellar year because my brother, sister, and I are all having kids for the first time. When you look around, you’ll find a photo of my little nephew Jace somewhere in this issue. And in fact, as I write this, my brother’s new daughter Julia is enjoying her first day. Welcome to the family, Julia. In light of all these new and very pleasant surprises, KISSFIST will take a break for the holidays and not release a December issue this year. But have no fear, we will be back in March of 2011. In the meantime, keep those submissions coming! Your creativity, your readership, and your contributions are what keep this magazine going. So thank you, and happy reading.