Forum / Ramshackle concludes publication (or, So Long, and Thanks For All The Flash)

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  Mark Reep

  Sep 28, 01:03am

  Hi guys,
  As many of you know, I closed Ramshackle Review to submissions following the June issue. I’d hoped my own work and other obligations might allow reopening this month, with an eye to a year-end issue. Unfortunately, that’s not feasible, and this likely won’t change anytime soon. It’s been a difficult decision, one I’ve put off making, but realistically, it’s time to shut RR down.

  When I began Ramshackle in June 2010, one of my goals was to give it at least four issues. I’d hoped to publish many more. But I’m also happy with and proud of Issues 1-4. They’ll remain available for online viewing.

  Many thanks to all who’ve supported and contributed. It’s been an honor to share your work.

  Mark Reep
  9.27.2011

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  Darryl Price

  Sep 28, 01:08am

  The honor is ours, Mark. You did a tremendous job and others will have to follow your fine example if they want to make good. You're a part of literary history now. Maybe the future will afford you another chance. At any rate you made a great stride forward for all of us. Thanks. Ramshackle will be missed.

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  Joani Reese

  Sep 28, 01:24am

  Thanks for your kindness and generous support of your fellow writers, Mark. You're the real deal. See you around Facebook and F'Naut. Enjoy the extra time you'll have now to create your own lovely drawings and words. Thanks again.

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  See ya

  Sep 28, 02:11pm

  You're a true patron and fine writer, Mark. I have greatly appreciated your support over the past year. Best to you, hoss.

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  Mark Reep

  Sep 28, 02:47pm

  Darryl, Joani- Your words mean a lot. Thanks so much. And yes, I'm looking forward to drawing again :)

  Shel- Thank you for 'Pancake', and 'Eddie's Room', and all those times you took time to say something encouraging, recommend RR on fb, etc.
  No one's been more supportive. You're the best.

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  Andrew Stancek

  Sep 28, 03:31pm

  Mark,

  I have written you privately in admiration of your writing, and I was hoping to submit to you in the future, since it seemed to me we might work well together.

  Ramshackle will be missed. I wish you well in your endeavors.

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  Susan Tepper

  Sep 28, 05:50pm

  Mark, it was a beautiful online mag, and will be sorely missed. Thank you for taking some of my stuff for the issues.

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  Bill Yarrow

  Sep 28, 06:10pm

  Loved being in Ramshackle Review and reading all the fine writing there. Will miss it. Wish you the best in your other endeavors, Mark.

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  Joani Reese

  Sep 29, 01:40pm

  BTW: I love the allusion to Douglas Adams ; ) A fitting farewell.

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  Nicolette Wong

  Sep 29, 03:47pm

  Thank you for the effort in showcasing all the wonderful writing and artwork in RR. It will be missed. Good luck with your future endeavors - we'll all be looking forward to seeing more great things from you :)

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  Susan Gibb

  Sep 29, 04:03pm

  Oh how I wish I'd been a part of it! You'll be missed as a super edior of a fine magazine, Mark.

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  Meg Tuite

  Sep 29, 05:44pm

  Sorry to see it go, Mark, but it was an exceptional magazine!!! I also wished I had been a contributor! Thanks for putting all the time and energy into publishing some great work!!!
  Best to your next venture!!!

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  Mark Reep

  Oct 02, 04:12pm

  Big thanks, guys, and to everyone who's messaged and emailed, too. Very much appreciated!

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  Kathy Fish

  Oct 02, 04:14pm

  Damn, it's always sad to see a good zine good, Mark. Wish I'd had a chance to grace Ramshackle's pages. You and your journal meant a lot to the folks here. Thanks for all your hard work. Best, Kathy

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  Kathy Fish

  Oct 02, 04:14pm

  "good zine go" I mean...I'm all typos this morning

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  Mark Reep

  Oct 02, 07:41pm

  Thanks very much, Kathy. You were high on my list of People To Solicit Soon :)

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