It is with the greatest of pleasure—and more than a little relief—that we can announce that the first volume of Sūdō Journal is now available for public digestion. All manner of treasures, curios and oddities can be found within its pages, either here, or by selecting “Latest Issue” on the Sūdō Journal website. Over the coming weeks we will be showcasing the various works contained in this volume, publishing them on this blog in device-friendly format. We think the stories, poems, essays and articles assembled in “Blood, Sweat and Tears” make for excellent summer reading, whether it be on the daily commute, while procrastinating at home or in the office, or simply while waiting for the inevitable collapse of society as we know it. We hope you enjoy this collection as much as we have enjoyed putting it together.
On a personal note, I would like to acknowledge the unpaid, voluntary contributions of all those associated with this volume, most of whom did so while balancing all the challenges associated with PhD candidature. I would particularly like to thank Angela Hughes, Lianda Burrows, Nicole Crowe, Jonathan Kuttainen and Tenille McDermott for their editorial and creative contributions. Finally, I would also like to express my appreciation to all the contributors whose work appears in this volume. Thank you for your support and for letting us share your creations with the world. The interesting is what we asked for, and that is exactly what you have delivered.
Image: “Blood (Sig)” (CC BY 2.0) by crdotx