Please give me some background – just who is
First, on behalf of Style-ology Magazine, I would like to extend my gratitude to you for requesting this interview. I am a huge fan of your work.
You are very welcome. Thanks so much for your support of my work. I really appreciate it. Okay, let’s get back to the interview. Just who is
My name is Sharon Stinson Gray (my nickname is Shaye) and I have a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. I’ve been editing/proofreading for 15 years. I served as the Editor-in-Chief of both of my universities’ Newspapers and Literary Magazines. I took several journalism classes and first started editing professionally with an online magazine entitled Bahiyah Woman Magazine, which was very successful for five years. I love to write so I co-founded an online writing group called Essentially Woman Writing Group, which has been thriving wonderfully for more than five years.
I am co owner of EVE’S LITERARY SERVICES with novelist, Lorraine Elzia. With Eve’s Literary Services, we have been able to work more on an individual basis with the writer.
One of my fondest accomplishments includes working on the editorial staff for the GUMBO FOR THE SOUL Anthologies (http://www.gumboforthesoul.com/).
Since you’ve indicated your involvement in other creative endeavors, what intrigued you about Style-ology Magazine to become Editor-in-Chief?
I love to edit. I love to write. I do work full time as administrator and English Instructor, but I have passion for both jobs so I do not truly see them as ‘jobs’ per say but rather strong hobbies.
This has been one of my goals for a very long time ever since I was the editor of my graduate school’s literary magazine. I feel so blessed that the Creative Director, Michelle Washington reached out to me and offered me this position. Michelle Washington is a terrific and professional woman so I am glad I’m on her team.
As Editor-in-Chief, I realize the intoxicating impression of visuals—that is why I am so proud of Style-ology Magazine. This magazine continues to present unique, creative images and style as well as engaging commentaries and enlightening human-interest stories. We are ‘intelligent fashion’.
With many online magazines being created and published on a regular basis, what differentiates Style-ology Magazine from others?
Style-ology is an INTERNATIONAL high-fashion editorial DIGITAL magazine. A fashion feast for the eyes of fashion art and articles, with compelling content and exclusive interviews for sophisticated culturally aware readers; a showcase of artistic fashion at its best.
Style-ology Magazine is not an average fashion "fluff" publication. Style-ology appeals to both fashion artists and the readers' love of high-end fashion; while appealing to the intelligent desires of its readership. Style-ology also creates value for advertisers – high quality advertising to an average census of 10,000 online readers.
I recently read the April edition (http://issuu.com/styleologymagazine/docs/april09), and I must say that the layout and graphics are phenomenal. The articles also are intriguing. Was there a particular theme in mind when you put together this issue?
Thank you very much. I would like to give thanks to our Creative Director, Michelle Washington for her tireless work. Yes, the themes for the April Edition of Style-ology are flower power and the images of spring. Think of blue skies, bright colors and temperate weather.
Who is your intended audience for Style-ology Magazine? Why was this audience chosen?
The Style-ology Magazine audience is an intelligent readership captivated by high fashion; a desirable demographic of readers that are forward-thinking, vibrant, and design-conscious. Age range 20-30 year-old: agencies, business executives, designers, fashion industry entrepreneurs, high-income consumers, photographers, young professionals, and many more!
Our 10,000-plus readership demographics are as follows:
*Gender (Female: 60%) (Male: 40%)
*Residence (Outside the USA: 60%) (Within the USA: 40%)
*Education (College Degree: 80%) (Graduate Degree:20%)
*Occupation (Business & Fashion Professional:70%) (Owner/Partner:30%)
*Average Income ($80,000)
What do you want readers to walk away from after reading issues of Style-ology Magazine?
Our magazine is creating a venue for fashion industry professionals WORLDWIDE to showcase their fashion creativity, giving talented fashion artists high-end exposure, coupled with articles and interviews for an intelligent readership.
We strive to captivate our audience with high-fashion and in-depth articles covering topics such as: human interest, political, and social issues. Simply – Fashion with a Brain!
What are the long-term goals for Style-ology Magazine?
The future will bring more fashions, more titillating articles and sizzling interviews.
Where can you be reached if someone has questions about Style-ology Magazine?
General information/inquiries to: info@styleologymag.com
For more information, please visit:
www.styleologymag.com
www.myspace.com/styleologymagazine
Do you have content ideas for Style-ology Magazine?
Contact the Editor-in-Chief: editor@styleologymag.com
Submissions:
Photo Submissions: photosubmissions@styleologymag.com
Writing Samples: writtensubmissions@styleologymag.com
Advertise With Us!
Send all ad space inquires to: advertisement@styleologymag.com
Do you have any final comments that you would like to share?
Style-ology Magazine aims to capture the ‘style’ in all of us. We advocate creative expression, period. Images have positive impacts on society because they generate hope, desire, strength as well as admiration; style is a form of uniqueness.
I want to thank you Carla for this enchanting opportunity and I look forward to hearing from you all. Please visit Style-ology Magazine and remember style resides in all of us—express yourself, unconditionally and sensationally, every day.
It’s been a pleasure interviewing you. I look forward to reading all of the future issues of Style-ology Magazine on a regular basis. I truly wish you much success as Editor-in-Chief as well as in all of your future endeavors.
5 comments:
Great interview.
Peggy
Shaye and Carla, this was a "great" interview. Shaye it's good seeing you on this side of the interview questions :)
Excellent interview. As someone who has used the services of Eve's Literary Services, I highly recommend their work. Without the insight of these two wonderful ladies, I don't know if my novel would be as good as it is. I have read to editions of the magazine and again I have to commend Shaye on her wonderful work. Carla, this was a wonderful interview.
Wonderful interview ladies! Shaye, great to see you in the spotlight! Well deserved!
Thanks so much for the love! Again, big love to Carla!
Sharon SHAYE Gray
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