We’ve come to the (Greco-Roman) end of another year – one where we accepted that the path of growing up is topsy-turvy and that life, as always, goes on, and on, and on – and on that note, Ja. Magazine keeps on going, too! This year, we rolled out continuous submissions, embarked on a series of workshops in Durban, presented a talk at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda, and we’ve just put together this little publication you’re reading.
In this edition we have flash fiction, photography, illustration, and poetry – a selection of literary tapas. If you’ve noticed a certain something special about this zine, it’s due to the creative and editorial input of Ashton Kirsten, who has been working with us since July, learning the ropes of self-publishing and all things Ja. Mag