November 2020 issue
November 2020 issue
I am writing this editorial with a big sigh of relief and a sense of optimism. Things are starting to change, and the world is looking forward to return to normal again with the news that a lifesaving vaccine against COVID-19 will be available soon. Also, the news that a new leadership will soon be at the helm in America has been greeted with joy from many corners of the world. We very much hope the new administration will adapt an open and inclusive approach to rebuild the trust in political leadership of major countries. We have covered these two new developments in our front page written by two eminent people. Even though it comes later than expected, this is truly a feature packed issue coming with rather greater number of articles, poems, stories and reviews and I am sure our readers will take time to read all of them and give their feedback. This time we received a large number of poems, some were from well-known poets but, we are able to publish only a small number of poems that are of high literary value. I am proud to say that this time too we have introduced some new writers and poets and hope our readers would welcome them to the ever-growing Confluence family. One thing I must mention here is about the number of submissions coming late and our difficulties in screening and editing them and to publish the magazine on time. Since our resources are limited and publishing a magazine like this need a lot of patience and skilful collaboration, we would urge our contributors to send their submissions at least a month before the magazine is due. I am also happy to share with you that an organisation working with South Asian Diaspora writers in UK has expressed an interest in archiving some of the past volumes of Confluence, to recognise the work of diaspora writers of South East Asian origin who have settled in the UK, subject to them mustering enough funds to meet the cost of this project. However, Confluence would like to have its own archive to cover the work of all our contributors, no matter where they live, if the cost can be met. We are hoping to revamp our online magazine with a new look website with additional features so our presence in the literary world will be more visible and recognised. And I would like to thank those people who have helped Confluence recently through their financial contributions. Every little counts. Please write us back as we always welcome your valuable feedback. We wish all a happy holiday season and a New Year that brings lasting health and peace of mind.
