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Jambalaya! The Go On Girl Gazette

Our quarterly newsletter debuted in 1995 after that year's Annual Award Weekend. Historian Evalyn Hamilton, then in the IL1 chapter, and Willette Hill, DC1, left the weekend feeling like they just didn't have enough time to spend with all of the fellow GOG's from across the country. When they got back home they approached their respective chapter members, with the idea of a way to stay connected throughout the year, and it wasn't long before the first issue of Jambalaya! The Go On Girl Gazette went in to production.

The quarterly newsletter was purposely scheduled in conjunction with the start of each solar season, and is distributed during these times to our members: The Autumnal Equinox Issue (around September 22nd), Winter Solstice Issue (around December 22nd), Vernal Equinox Issue (around March 22nd) and The Summer Solstice Issue (around June 21st) each year. The Editorial Board is comprised of a coordinator and each chapter's designated newsletter correspondent.

Jambalaya! seeks to promote greater organizational unity. It is our way to stay connected BEYOND the books we read. Here, we share our personal side: our accomplishments, our business ventures, our trials and tribulations and much, much more. Finally, it serves as an additional way for us to document our lives and histories through our experiences as members.

Editorial Focus …
We publish articles, critical essays, interviews, literary, film and art reviews, resource listings, and our personal and professional announcements. The content focuses on our experiences as book club members, as readers, as Women and as African Descendents.

Editorial Process …
Our content and production is managed by an Editorial Board and a team of Contributing Editors. We use a blind review process and welcome unsolicited information. Potential contributors are encouraged to query the Editorial Board about upcoming themes and deadlines.

Editorial Preparation …
We seek contributions from anyone interested in exchanging information with our organization. We welcome both traditional and innovative submissions. We reserve the right to edit as necessary, in accordance with our space limitations and guidelines and in consultation with the author.

Note: Since Jambalaya! contains very personal information unfortunately distribution is limited to GOG members only. Occasionally, exceptions are made, when we feature outside sources.

If you are interested in sharing information with the GOG! Membership
through Jambalaya! The Go On Gazette, please contact the editor.