A Note from the Editors: iō's First Year

In 2017, iō Literary Journal was an idea. Actually, it wasn't even iō yet.  It was a vision for an accessible literary space. We mapped this space with the hope to display works that highlight diverse experiences and embrace all artistic forms without abandon. That was our blueprint.

2018 was the year iō took its own shape. The idea became more concrete, and by the end of the year, it became a tangible literary journal with its inaugural print volume. To celebrate iō's first year, we would like to thank our readers, contributors, and supporters for making the following milestones possible this year:
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• Since launching its website and online publication Refractions in February, iō has published over 70 pieces of poetry, prose, visual art, and experimental works online, including themed holiday and celebration submissions.
• iō's first print volume included over 50 contributors in visual art, fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, personal/narrative essay, micro fiction and non-fiction, experimental works, literary criticism, and flash-fiction genres. 
• In support of its first volume, iō launched a Kickstarter campaign and exceeded its goal with the help of 46 generous backers raising $1,988 to make Volume 1 happen. 

We cannot thank you enough for shaping iō this year. The blueprint the editors developed through numerous Skype conversations took form with the voices of all who became a part of iō​, and we are looking forward to the year to come.

Wishing you a happy new year,

The Editors