What Others Say About Skyline
Magazine
Comments and
Praise
We are pleased to bring to your attention,
quotes from letters & emails we receive daily,
from those who have received Skyline Print &
Electronic Magazines.
Your comments are welcomed!
SkylineEditor@hotmail.com
Dear Victoria,
This is the first Skyline I have viewed,
naturally because it
contained MY poem, but I wanted to say thank
you, I appear amongst
so much good writing in such a well-presented
magazine, I'm very
proud and also humbled.
You are doing a great job, and I trust that you
get more exchange
in the way of praise, thanks, and goodies,
because you certainly
deserve all of them !
Love
Alan
Alan McAlpine Douglas
Thank you so much. The
magazine looks awesome- I love "download some
magic."
The band is thrilled and
so am I.
Again- thanks for the opportunity. (Valentine's
Day issue 2005)
Best,
Kristina Weise
About the launch
of our E-Magazine:
What a wonderful job you have done on the new
Skyline E Magazine!
I truely love the way it looks and reads like
the hard copy magazine,
but it is better! I can share it with my friends
without losing my copy!
Great Job Again Victoria!
William Garvey
Michigan
Victoria,
The July/August issue of Skyline is beautiful!
Thank you for including me in such a fine
publication.
I love the Art of Birdie Shirley, so fanciful,
so colorful. I especially liked the story P.I.N.
by Fred Venturini, the paintings by Derek
McCrea, and many poems, among them Vodka &
Daisies by Zohara and Still by Lunah.
A wonderful read and beautiful artwork...
Pam MacBean
Victoria,
Thank you so much for telling me about Publish
America. I sent my work to them and they have
decided to publish it. The book title is The
Scent of Magnolias and Men. I am sure that when
I told them my publisher (Victoria Valentine) at
Skyline Magazine recommended that I contact
them, coupled with the fact that they read my
story; The Penny Pincher in the March April
Skyline issue, helped in getting them to read my
novel. I want to thank you again for all your
support and help. I am going to return the favor
and help Skyline in any way I can in all my
future endeavors. I'll be sure to carry a copy
of Skyline to all the author conventions and
book signings. Those authors that write for
Skyline can look forward to having authors and
publishers read their work in Skyline. I hope
that all of those who write for Skyline can pick
up a copy of my book when it comes out, and help
me as well.
Thank so much and best regards,
Author K.A. Schneider
The Scent of Magnolias and Men ©2004
Victoria,
I just got a good look at the March/April issue
of Skyline
Magazine. Congratulations on a great job!
The cover is magnificent and I can think of no
other description for that beautiful face and
those captivating eyes than the cliche',
'hauntingly beautiful'. Congratulations again,
Bob Cunningham
dear Victoria--
just wanted to say the new edtion of Skyline is
wonderful--
really like several of the poems--especially the
ones by jason e--
and Michelle's Pet is such an interesting
story---have much more to read--
but the mag is really classy--the cover is
beautiful!!
makes me feel even prouder to have had work in
an issue!!
peace
foggy
aka
jacob "fog" erin-cilberto
I got the magazines today. Monday 2-9. I want to
thank you for your hard work and effort. We as
writers can write all we want, but without
dedicated publishers, we would fade away like
the flowers kissed by the late fall frost gently
but deadly. Thank you Victoria, and yea the mags
looks super
K.A. Schneider
If you haven't seen it yet, I've discovered a
terrific magazine for writers of short stories
and poems. Skyline is beautifully done, a
literary magazine that reminds me of the New
Yorker with more style. They have an online
edition at Skylinemagazines.com and it is also
available in print at locations nationwide,
including all Books-a-Million bookstores. The
submission process is fairly simple and the
editor, Victoria, is great.
And I'm delighted to tell everyone that three of
my poems have been selected for the March/April
issue.
As a wily old marketing type from Disney, I'm
also running a small ad for my novel, Waking
Walt, which will appear on the page preceding
the poems. J
Best regards,
Larry Pontius
WAKING WALT
"Best speculative fiction book of the year"
Florida Writers Association
www.wakingwalt.com
Victoria Valentine is one of the most generous
editors I have ever met. Not only is she
responsive (which many busy editors are not),
she also goes the extra mile to see that things
get done right. Her magazine, Skyline, is
top-notch! As a writer, I have never met someone
quite as refreshing as Victoria. I admire her
stamina, creativity, and willingness to help
others. Her class act is something that
hopefully many others will emulate in the
publishing world!
Christine Louise Hohlbaum, author of ! Diary of
a Mother: Parenting Stories and Other Stuff,
http://www.diaryofamother.com
This weekend, I read the Holiday Edition from
cover to cover(almost). Love the intriguing
layout style and diversity of writing styles.
There's truely something for everyone who likes
to read.
Troy S.
(Dear Friends)
Friends,you've got to love poetry to be a part
of it.What else but a love of the art (and make
no mistake about it poetry is art)Could explain
endless hours spent on one poem--or even one
line--squeezing it,rolling it,shaping it,into
something that makes the connection between
heart and paper via pen?Or driving an hour to
stand with shaking knees behind the podium (or
worse yet,just standing up in front of a group
with no "prop"),to read one two-minute-or less
long poem?Or sending out submission after
submission in hopes of publication;not in
payment,but in publication.
You've got to love something that gives such
small repayment for devotion;the ink on a sheet
of printed paper that spells out your heart with
your name attached. And yet, friends,I've got to
tell you this of writing poetry,just seeing a
poem of mine in print,with my byline,is worth
everything,nothing more
required.
Funny,isn't it?
Dear Friends John Faucett
Copyright ©2003 John Faucett
By the way, i already got a customer thanks to
your magazine, thanks. January Artist/
Advertiser
I love your magazine, by the way. They have it
on the stands at Barnes and Nobles.
CT, WA
HP - Peru
Hi Victoria
Skyline has been delivered yesterday. This is so
fine!
It's a wonderful issue, very beautiful. You did
a good work.
I just had time to read "A moment in time" a
nice story, indeed.
I recognized a few authors. Nathan Combs'
pictures are fantastic. He's a good talent.
ET, France
Hello Victoria,
I am traveling but received the latest issue
just before I left. I must tell you how
impressed I am at the continual improvement of
the magazine not only in its variety and
presentation but in the high professional
quality of its contributors. I am honored to be
in such fine company. You deserve credit for
your extraordinary efforts to bring this about.
Arthur Isaacson
I just received my ( wonderful ) magazines,
thank you!
At first sight, I was literally captured by the
paintings by Henry Peter ... they're
exceptional!
You also did quite a good job with my poem and
artworks on the back cover, for which I'm
grateful to you.
I want to buy some more copies:...
AZ - Italy
I received the Jan/Feb. issue of Skyline
Literary
Magazine yesterday and read it from cover to
cover
without stopping. Today I went back and reread
some
of the poetry. I enjoyed the issue thoroughly.
I'm spreading the word about your wonderful
magazine.
I gave copies of the Dec. issue to all my family
members as gifts since my two stories were in
it.
Today, I showed Skyline to one of the local
college
instructors, who is in charge of the creative
writing
club and continuing education at Coastal Bend
College
in Beeville, Texas. She asked for the
subscription
card inside. I gladly granted her request.
Your magazine has now inspired me to try my hand
at
poetry. I wrote my first poem this week and
included
it in my weekly column for the newspaper.
Keep up the good work with your outstanding
magazine.
Everyone that I've shown it to has been very
impressed.
Jo Kreis, Texas
Now you have me at a loss for words. You were
the first magazine to accept me in print form
and I will never forget that. You have taken
time out of your day each time I have wrote to
you, offered me the experience of being the
short-story contest judge last year and have
provided invaluable support as a friend and
editor. I am proud to be a supporter of Skyline
and I always will be. The Jan/Feb issue arrived
a few days ago and I am without words to the
quality that Skyline Literary Magazine has
become. From the cover artwork to the new paper
its printed on, and certainly the quality of the
content. I'm also thankful to you for never
giving up as I know you fund this alone. The
article "Helpful hints for stress relief" was
informative and I have to say, realistic. Many
magazines print things like that and have an
"end all" approach to stress, here it
acknowledges that stress is a normal part of
life, but there are ways to combat it. Arthur
Isaacson's article is wonderful and informative
and a trip down memory lane for me. I was in
Pompeii in August 1984 & June 1990 and walked to
the top of Mt. Vesuvious (with a tour group). I
was also fascinated with the Student Corner, I
think you have given young writers a great
opportunity and a start. I am thankful for your
comments and support of my work as well. I am
looking forward to submitting. I wish you all
the best and prosperity in 2003! It really
hasn't been that long Vic...August 2001 to now.
You've brought Skyline a long way! :-)
RE, New Jersey
" I thank Victoria Valentine for superhuman
effort to get Skyline and SpinningS into print.
As a verteran of 30 years in print media - 5 in
magazines - I know what she goes through.
Victoria affords all neophyte (me) and pro
writers a rare opportunity. And I thank the
Skyline Judges, with the discernin' eyes of an
eagle, for bestowing honor on Big Day. There are
better writers than I in Skyline Publications -
but I try to be a good stick-whittlin'
storyteller...Ramon Collins"
I just wanted to let you know that my copy of
Skyline
Literary Magazine that you mailed on Monday
reached my
mail box today. I am very impressed with the
layout
of the magazine as well as the materials used to
produce it. You have done a wonderful job. I am
thrilled to have my stories included in such an
impressive format.
JK - Texas
Excited to hear about the growing popularity of
Skyline
Skyline belongs to all of us
Its like a child growing within our midst.
I look forward to that day when Skyline would
cross and grow beyond the skyline of our
expectations.
It would still cater to little known or unknown
poets, artists, musicians, dramatists- a massive
movement of such people brought together by
Skyline for a common aesthetic experience.
I look forward to that day when Skyline poets
and their works would be quoted in the
biblograph of research thesis of students in
contemporary english literature
I look forward to that day when another person
on the street touched by a poem in Skyline, pens
down his thoughts in stranger time.
Amitabh Mitra
South Africa
*S* You've definitely got my support!
Just a note to say that the magazine is
wonderful!. This is a wonderful publication.
Keep up the good work!
AC - Texas
I received my express mail package today. Thank
You for everything. The autographed version of
At the Stroke of Midnight is spectacular and I
will read it on the subway.
The magazine is simply beautiful and I'm proud
to be part of it. The cover is gorgeous and
truly conveys the holiday spirit.
You have rekindled my smoldered creative spirit.
What else can I say?
JC - MA
Skyline and Hudson reached me today, thank you.
I just skimmed the mags and and my impressions
at first glance are quite good.
They're neatly printed and pleasing the eye. The
lay-out is really captivating, excellent!
AZ - Italy
I'm glad to say that I've received December
issue!
It was unexpectedly fast. You sent it 9th
December -
I've received 17th! Just 8 days!
I see a well-illustrated high-quality magazine!
It was very pleasant to see my fairy tale in
such beautiful issue. I've told my friends in
USA and Great Britain about your magazine.
Thank you very much, Victoria!
I wish you and your magazine lots of real
successes!
May God bless you!
AK-Russia
The new edition looks great! Thank you for
finding the illustrations for my stories -- it
really peps the layout up. And I love the cover.
A very sexy lady .
RC Nevada
Just a note. Your magazine has become quite
exceptional. I have purchased an ad--
MS Ohio. .
I get criticized for my involvement with Skyline
because the editor asks for writers' support.
Necessitated by writer's who take their free
copy and she never hears from them again.
Chintzy.
You aren't going to make money in this business
without a literary agent, preferably in NY. And
an agent doesn't want to wade through a hope
chest of short stories -- He/she wants to see
tear sheets" or photo-copies of your published
work from slick mags.
Skyline is a fine slick. I have friends and
family who are
interested in my relatively new venture, so I
order 5 or 6 extra copies.
Skyline mails the mags right to their homes.
I had an ol' editor tell me,
"Invest in yourself -- if you don't do it, don't
expect others to."
Well, I bought a computer (Mac - YAY!), printer,
cable modem and software. I work at home so
there's electricity, water and phone bills. The
house and equipment are insured and I pay taxes.
I've invested in four online courses and several
books written by unemployed Lit Majors.
Skyline asks writers to help out with a $25
class personal ad -- YOUR work, web page, etc.
As I see it, Skyline acts as an agent by mailing
to about 150 outlets, starting with the New York
public library, in maybe 25 states. I, sure as
hell, don't want to try that. Just think of the
envelope and postage costs. I'm from Seattle and
people can pick up Skyline at Barnes & Noble.
Invest in yourself -- if you don't do it, don't
expect others to . . .
RC Seattle
I've been showing my copy of Skyline at work
tonight and everyone loves it ! Thank you!
DW Arizona
Thank you for sending two issues of Skyline
Literary Magazine.
It is very impressive. Both you and Andrea did a
wonderful job.
Excellent questions too!
Laura Lagana, RN DE. (Jan/Feb author interview)
co-author of Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's
Soul
Hi,
Just finished reading all of the current issue.
Fabulous! A broad brush of extremely high
quality from so many diverse sources. You just
keep on getting better. I'm proud to be found in
such good company. I especially liked "A Dozen
Red Roses" and Justin Barrett's work
AI CT
Hi
My Skyline mag arrived today...thank you so much
it's
beautiful keep up the good work
CK UK
Just happened by the Mailbox today and was
pleased to locate my magazines had arrived. I
must admit, I was impressed with the first issue
I recieved before I started submitting. But I
keep finding myself even more impressed as I
continue to buy or recieve these Magazines. They
keep getting better.
Very Well Done!
KS, JR W VA.
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