It's time to tell.
For as long as I can remember I have loved to write.
Growing up, I would write long winded, tell you every last detail about my day letters to my cousin Jacki when we were in Primary School. I would write short stories - even picking up a Newcastle Herald Young Writer's Award in Year 11 for my Case of The Missing Gym Boots story (a riveting tale, let me tell you!!). I would write long stories without endings. I would write pages of teenage romance, each chapter being handed around in geography in Year 8 for my class mates to read.
And I always wanted to work for a magazine.
In my teens, I wanted to be Lisa Wilkinson - the then youngest editor of Dolly Magazine. I kept the clipping of her in Dolly when she talked about how she had gotten the job. I even made a couple of mock up magazines using photos of my family and made up stories and called my little publication The Australian's Kim - yeah, I know..pretty dorky name!
Fast forward to now.
For a couple of years I have had this idea bubbling away in the back of my head. And it just wouldn't go away. At the start of the year when I was sick and took time off work the idea started playing louder and louder in my brain. And I could no longer ignore it.
I decided to launch my own magazine.
I'm not sure when the idea became "I would like to .." to "I am going to.." But somewhere along the way this year I decided to take the plunge. And it was not without angst and worry and what ifs.
BUT it's happening. And I am THRILLED, excited, and eager to announce that my new magazine will launch 1 July 2011.
I would like to introduce to you all,
....An online bi-monthly crafty lifestyle magazine.
Visit our website here. Sign up for our newsletter so you can keep up with our happenings as well as be one of the first to know when we have launched.
Tomorrow the media kit will be ready for potential advertisers and our Facebook page will be set up.
Ahhhh.
It's good to get the secret out there..
I hope you will help me spread the news.
Hi Kim, I have had difficulty posting but here I am having another go. A big CONGRATULATIONS from me to you! I wish you every success with this new endeavour. Your an inspirational lady.
Leax
Posted by: Lea | June 02, 2011 at 02:58 PM
Fabulous....looking forward to it!
Posted by: Jane | May 25, 2011 at 01:35 PM
Brilliant Kim!!!
best of luck..(ahh..you wont need it..youll be just fine).
Cant wait till the first issue!
Posted by: Deb Godley | May 25, 2011 at 06:59 AM
What fabulous news Kim. You had me guessing as to what your surprise might be. My money was on you joining the circus, egg on my face now I can tell you lol Anyway I am feeling so proud for you. I'm looking forward to devouring every isssue. Congratulations and good on you.
Much love,
Lib xxx
Posted by: Libby Morris | May 24, 2011 at 09:05 PM
congrats how exciting
Posted by: Mandy C | May 24, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Congratulations on your new venture! Filled with your creativity and talent I'm sure it will do well.
Posted by: Amanda Jane | May 24, 2011 at 07:36 PM
What a great story!
I think you are a fabulous writer, I always feel as though you are talking to me in real life... and what a perfect way to meld both of your passions.... looking forward to reading the first issue :)
Posted by: Clare Rakkhit | May 24, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Congratulations Kim. How exciting for you. It looks fantastic. You are very hard working and so creative and you deserve every success which of course it will be. Enjoy your dream coming true.
Posted by: chris | May 24, 2011 at 04:43 PM
What a wonderful idea Kim. Congratulations. Looking forward to getting a copy. No wonder you've been busy
Posted by: Lynne | May 24, 2011 at 01:56 PM
A friend just sent me an email telling me about this magazine - it looks like it will be FABULOUS! Congratulations! I can't wait to see what you have in store. :-)
Posted by: Danielle Daws | May 24, 2011 at 01:02 PM
Congrats Kim, that is truly exciting for you, looking forward to subbing!
Jxx
Posted by: Jodi Mann | May 24, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Wow this looks awesome, I love that your realizing a dream
Thanks for the inspiration, currently thing of doing a fine arts degree, you have given me the will power the request the packet and organize my folio
Thank you, even if that's as far as otters, it's a step closer
Posted by: Jacqui jones | May 24, 2011 at 11:17 AM
It a beautiful thing to see a woman make her dreams a reality. Congratulations Kim. I cannot wait for Issue 1!!
Posted by: Giovanna | May 24, 2011 at 09:19 AM
wow!..how exciting + congrats Kim!!
Can't wait to sign up!
Posted by: Rach | May 24, 2011 at 08:59 AM
Congratulations Kim, that's super exciting!! I love the name and the first cover looks beautiful.
Posted by: Mel | May 24, 2011 at 07:35 AM
Congratulations Kim... so nice to see you take a lifetime passion and turn it into a new and exciting venture. I'm sure it will be a huge success! Will spread the word!
Posted by: Melinda spinks | May 23, 2011 at 10:52 PM
A huge congrats Kim. That is so fantastic... you have embraced a lifelong passion and made it a reality. Truely inspiring.
Posted by: Lorraine V | May 23, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Eeeeee!! That's so exciting Kim! Congratulations! xx
Posted by: Sara Pearcy | May 23, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Wow - how exciting! I love your style Kim and I'm sure this latest venture will be as much a success as everything else you turn your hand to. I can't wait for the first issue :)
Posted by: Jasmine | May 23, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Congratulation, how super exciting for you (and us !!). Can't wait to see what you have in store for us :)
Posted by: jody | May 23, 2011 at 10:10 PM
YAY so - excited fro you Kim -Its going to be fantastic!
Tamar x
Posted by: Tamar | May 23, 2011 at 09:25 PM
What utterly exciting news! I am so excited for you Kim. Your work is always gorgeous and so inspiring! I would love to receive a media kit for RubyJu. Bring on the 1st July!
xx
Posted by: Bec | May 23, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Congratulations Kim ...i look forward to getting my hands on a copy when it is launched. You should pop Lisa an email and let her know how she has inspired you .. maybe she will get you on the Today show for the launch ☺
Posted by: Kerrie Gurney | May 23, 2011 at 08:22 PM
Oh, Kim!!! Congratulations on working so hard to make your dream come true!!!
Posted by: Marie Noske | May 23, 2011 at 08:00 PM
Way to go Kim.
I know it's going to be a HUGE success for you
xx
Posted by: Nicole Pomeroy | May 23, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Well done Miss Kim :0))) awesome awesome AWESOME !
Posted by: Juie LOVE | May 23, 2011 at 06:49 PM
Woohoo!!! So exciting Kim. I can't wait to see it!
Posted by: Yvette Adams | May 23, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Congratulations, looks fantastic .. !!
Posted by: Jo | May 23, 2011 at 06:37 PM
Omg! Bring on July 1st. Can't wait.
So happy for you Kim!
Posted by: Shaz | May 23, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Woo hoo exciting news Kim, congratulations and I can't wait to read the first edition
I have shared on facebook to spread the word
Posted by: cass | May 23, 2011 at 06:27 PM
Congratulations Kim on your new venture.
Could you please send me a media kit lol
Posted by: Michelle thomas | May 23, 2011 at 06:22 PM
Congratulations Kim! What an exciting new venture! :-)
Posted by: Brooke | May 23, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Congratulations Kim, this is so exciting!! whoooo hoo I am cheering you on from the sideline here....love that you are making a dream a reality. I too loved Lisa Wilkinson and the Dolly magazine growing up...
Posted by: Janine | May 23, 2011 at 05:56 PM
Woooohoooo!!! Absolutely fabulous Kim!!! I wish you huge success (although that is a given) and much happiness with this new venture.
Hugs
Renee
Posted by: Renee Ludlow | May 23, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Wow!!! congratulations on your new venture, Can't wait to sign up it sounds fantastic.
Posted by: Leeanne O'Connor | May 23, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Kim, congrats and how fabulous... local girl does great again ... love that you are doing this can't wait to sign-up. Goodluck and much success. xxx
Posted by: Liz Smith | May 23, 2011 at 05:38 PM
I am so very excited for you Kim. I know how hard you have been working on this, and how much time and energy it has taken.
it's going to be FABBO!!!!
Lisa
xxx
Posted by: Lisa Pate | May 23, 2011 at 05:30 PM