Groundwaters Publishing, LLC

The “Journey” Issue is Out!

October 13, 2009 on 4:17 pm | In This 'n That, Updates | No Comments

Well, the Fall 2009 issue of Groundwaters is printed and distributed. We’re finding it really hard to keep our distribution sites stocked this time and I’m afraid that we are going to run out of our allotted issues before this month is even done. That’s a two-edged sword… I’m certainly glad that it is so popular, but it also means that the racks will be empty for two more months before a new issue comes out.

We’ve used all of our grant funds provided us by the Oregon Country Fair this past year and until we can get additional grant funding, we need to strictly adhere to our limits on the number of copies we print each issue. We’ve allotted ourselves three toner cartridges for each at a cost of ~$170 per cartridge. I usually get about 600 copies out of the three cartridges, depending on how well they stretch. We’ve printed all 600 of them and have distributed over 500 of them through subscriptions, distribution sites and restocks. The remaining ones aren’t going to last much longer. I can maybe squeeze another 30-50 copies out of the remaining cartridge.

So, we’re counting on our readers and supporters to help us once again with letters of support, subscriptions, advertising and donations to keep us going. We could also use a few more sales of our poetry chapbooks. They make wonderful inexpensive Christmas and holiday gifts for friends and family. The 2-volume set is $10; individually, the books are $6 each. They can be ordered directly from us on-line (http://www.groundwaterspublishing.com/Poetry_chapbook_ad.html) or via mail at P.O. Box 50, Lorane, OR 97451. They are also available at the Broadway Events Center in Veneta or at the Groundwaters production office in Lorane (call ahead at 344-0986).

Thanks to all of you for your great help and support in keeping Groundwaters in print!