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Letter from the Editor: Christmas 2011

12/25/2011

Yuletide Blessings

Dear fledglings,

I'm writing not only to wish you a merry Christmas but to thank you for your love, support, and enthusiasm.

Since I conceived the idea for Quail Bell Magazine in late 2009, I've been so grateful for the folks who've helped along the way. It's hard to be a full-time student and build a brand at the same time. Yet friends, family, and believers have made it possible. The QB brand has especially thrived since the launch of our new website in September 2011. We now garner 600-1300 unique page views a day--not bad considering we haven't even launched our ad campaign yet!

Your page views, fan letters, 'zine subscriptions, gift shop purchases, and donations have encouraged The QB Crew to continue dreaming, creating, learning, and playing. We keep reaching, growing, and improving. I'm proud of the content The QB Crew's producing, and am so looking forward to what QB has in store for all our favorite fledglings in 2012.

Thanks again for being faithful Quail Bell(e)s. Happy holidays!

Feathery hugs,
Christine Stoddard
Executive Editor
Quail Bell Magazine

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History

Christine Stoddard conceived the idea for Quail Bell in late 2009 after writing a children's story by the same name, and launched the website as a college blog in 2010. In June 2013, Christine and former art director Kristen Rebelo officially launched Quail Bell Magazine as a global web magazine. Read our editorial mission statement to learn more.

The QB Crew

Christine Stoddard, Founding Editor

Art, media, and language have enchanted Christine Stoddard since the days of her early upbringing in Arlington, VA. While still a mere fairy flutter from D.C., Christine dove into creative activities, hoping that her artistic talents would distract her teachers from learning of her mathematical inability. Luckily, her plan worked. Her non-math skills have been recognized by regional and national organizations. In October 2011, Style Weekly Magazine named her one of the "Top 40 Under 40" in Richmond, VA, while she was still a VCUarts student. Christine currently lives and works in her native Virginia. Email her at: [email protected].

Gretchen Gales,

Executive Editor
Though Gretchen first dedicated her life to being a veterinarian and a best-selling writer on the side, her lack of technical abilities helped guide her towards a literary and art career. Gretchen has published work in Ms., Bustle, The Establishment, and over 30 other publications. She also has been interviewed in Dear English Major and Her Campus. More of her work can be found at writinggales.wordpress.com.