Oh no! Why, I hear you ask? Because of predatory hunting, global warming or in revenge of Steve Irwin?
In this case, it is more due to the slow speed of funding applications. Issue 1 of Stingray has almost sold out, but we are keen to make the second a lush print-decadent affair to do justice to all the fantastic writing and illustration submitted. Stingray is in the process of becoming a registered charity, with the purpose of printing high-quality writing from emerging voices. In the meantime, this is an appeal to you to sponsor a copy of Issue 2 for a fiver, with the knowledge that as well as saving the world, you will have your own drawing in book shops all over town.
How to do it:
1. Draw a little picture of yourself 2cm x 3cm in black pen on white paper. You could do one of a friend instead, or a pet, if you fancy.
2. Write a name on too if you like.
3. Scan your image (don’t worry too much about resolution as it’s a small pic) and email it as a JPEG to pictures@stingraymag.com. If you don’t have a scanner, please email to get the postal address, or to arrange for us to pick it up from you. We will need to receive all pics by 19 June to guarentee publication.
4. Click on the Paypal button below to give your donation of £5.
Your support would be very gratefully received. Issue 2 of Stingray has a travel theme and is expected to be in print by the end of July.
Unfortunately I don’t live anywhere near an independent bookseller, where (according to The Independent) Stingray is available. Do you (will you) have postal subscriptions? Glady donate, but like a copy of the mag.
Chris Hilton