tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post1383188243306290598..comments2024-03-26T01:10:13.720+00:00Comments on Teach Me Tonight: IASPR and JPRS: Call for PEOPLEE. M. Selingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426524354823232002noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-58192183360458566122008-07-30T21:24:00.000+01:002008-07-30T21:24:00.000+01:00Hi,I just found this and would love to help. I am...Hi,<BR/><BR/>I just found this and would love to help. I am an aspiring writer, struggling through my first novel. I've always loved to write, in high school I was on the paper, eventually becoming editor. I have a master's degree, though not in journalism, lit. or anything as such. However, I've written a ton of academic papers.<BR/><BR/>I'm most interested in paranormals, cowboys and contemporary. I would love to help in writing, editing or whatever you need. <BR/><BR/>Please feel free to email me at acbenz@hotmail.com<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much! I look forward to hearing from you.<BR/><BR/>AmandaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14728144661181454344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-80400761080571768112008-07-30T20:46:00.000+01:002008-07-30T20:46:00.000+01:00I am not affiliated with a university, nor do I ha...I am not affiliated with a university, nor do I have a graduate degree or any real, useful, experience. Having said that, I loved the lit classes I took as an undergrad (I was a Spanish major, not English...same stuff different punctuation) and am thrilled that someone is organizing an academic organization/journal for romance--one of my passions (lol) from as long ago as I can remember (much earlier than my mother probably believes...I used to hide her historicals under my bed in JR high...)<BR/><BR/>What I can offer (and do) is a little computer know-how. I'm a software engineer by day, and would be interested in helping, even if it's only to create the occaisional mail merge and lick a few (virtual) stamps.<BR/><BR/>You can contact me at yahoo using britelord if you need me.BriteLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746599921292379358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-23985509769880851142008-07-30T05:32:00.000+01:002008-07-30T05:32:00.000+01:00hi! i think this is so great and so needed!as a d...hi! i think this is so great and so needed!<BR/><BR/>as a doctoral candidate, i have been around a well established journal (JAPA) and so have some insight...<BR/><BR/>let me know how I can help! I would love to be a part!<BR/><BR/>e-mail me at kelly {at} theunionrecords {dot} netUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019520070659861158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-64252429331988655932008-07-29T16:49:00.000+01:002008-07-29T16:49:00.000+01:00If you were to submit this for publication by our ...If you were to submit this for publication by our program, here are some of the questions I'd ask you:<BR/><BR/>--What is the audience, potential readership/subscriber base. (Beyond your start up association, who else would read the journal)<BR/>--What is the competition? Other journals or serial publications with a simlar editorial focus? Think about it from the perspective of where else are your potential authors publishing their work.<BR/>--How does this journal differ from any competing journals or journals that also publish articles relating to your topic?<BR/>--Statement about the journal and its position in the field<BR/>--Statement about the need for the journal, or what need/gap if fills<BR/>--How large is the author pool of potential contributors?<BR/>--List of members on the editorial board, include their institution and field<BR/>--Biographical statements about the editor(s), including their publication history. C.V.s would be helpful.<BR/>--If there are several editors, some statement about how the responsibilities are divided would be useful. That is, will each editor lead the effort on a single issue, or would it always be a joint effort?<BR/>--Editorial policy & brief descriptions about the sections in the journal (if it’s not self-evident; for instance, if you have a special section, describe its purpose).<BR/>--Is the journal blind peer reviewed?<BR/>--Do you have funding, or are you seeking funding? Do you have the necessary financing for ongoing publication? (What would be your expenses? Copyediting isn't free.)<BR/>--Is there an official sponsoring organization, and will their commitment be on-going or for a limited time?<BR/>--How many issues per year do you anticipate and do you have the author base for that level of sustained publication?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-48747143344938830332008-07-29T16:38:00.000+01:002008-07-29T16:38:00.000+01:00I'm a regular lurker and finally have something to...I'm a regular lurker and finally have something to contribute.<BR/><BR/>I'm a scholarly journals publisher at a university press. If my knowledge and experience would prove useful, please feel free to contact me. bookgirlsd(at)yahoo(dot)com<BR/><BR/>Good luck!<BR/>SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-40500971724755342402008-07-29T13:22:00.000+01:002008-07-29T13:22:00.000+01:00I have a mere BA in creative writing and journalis...I have a mere BA in creative writing and journalism, but I've set type, laid out newspapers, designed book and booklet interiors, and can digitize material into the most popular formats. <BR/><BR/>I'm trying to carve out my own niche of religion and sex together in romance (by self-publishing), which is like trying to force 2 magnets together at the same pole.<BR/><BR/>I can edit and proofread. Currently, I'm writing about writing (POV and more specifically, defining genre terms) at <A HREF="http://moriahjovan.com/" REL="nofollow">my blog</A>.<BR/><BR/>My romance tastes are pretty narrow: I like contemporary romance without a whole lot of suspense elements and I like historical romance. I'm a fan of the old-skool 70s historical romances and Kathleen Woodiwiss is my favorite one of those. In fact, I have a stack of Valerie Sherwoods just waiting to be re-read.<BR/><BR/>I'm willing to help in any way I can.<BR/><BR/>Email: <A HREF="moriah@moriahjovan.com" REL="nofollow">Moriah Jovan</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-68350327687453908662008-06-25T16:46:00.000+01:002008-06-25T16:46:00.000+01:00Congratulations on your new venture! I'm a Ph.D. s...Congratulations on your new venture! I'm a Ph.D. student and would very much like to participate. I can help with organizing, editing, helping with the creation of the Web site (XHTML and CSS skills), etc. I'm a long-time romance reader and a fan of Regency romances. Please contact me at shd3978@ufl.edu.Sara Freezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035364928404235142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-46454581886515197802008-06-18T01:56:00.000+01:002008-06-18T01:56:00.000+01:00Interested, not sure how I can contribute, but lik...Interested, not sure how I can contribute, but like you said, I am sure you will find something for me.<BR/><BR/>Kerry Sutherland<BR/>ksutherl@kent.eduAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-16868213509884643472008-06-17T02:32:00.000+01:002008-06-17T02:32:00.000+01:00My name is Laura Baumbach. I write M/M erotic roma...My name is Laura Baumbach. I write M/M erotic romance, one of the largest growing sub-genres in romance today. I also own MLR Press a small press for the print publication of this genre, and Manlvoeromance.com an authors advertising co-op. Can I be of help?<BR/><BR/>laura.baumbach@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568263664182155579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-55513644884896371252008-06-17T02:05:00.000+01:002008-06-17T02:05:00.000+01:00I'm an undergrad English student as well as a memb...I'm an undergrad English student as well as a member of RWA. I have plans to go to grad school and want a combo career of teaching and writing... is there a role in your new journal for someone like me? Thanks! --Laura<BR/><BR/>lauraisabella@sylvan.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-91746660412535196992008-06-16T21:00:00.000+01:002008-06-16T21:00:00.000+01:00After 17 years earning BA sociology, MA anthropolo...After 17 years earning BA sociology, MA anthropology, PhD Ed Psych, I quit to be a full-time mother. I read plenty of romance for over 20 years. Now I write it. I can offer expertise and experience in designing/evaluating survey instruments and in peer review of academic papers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-67598464956254527802008-06-16T20:59:00.000+01:002008-06-16T20:59:00.000+01:00web person willing to help...web person willing to help...sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689907834817517736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-71863486259417409532008-06-16T20:57:00.000+01:002008-06-16T20:57:00.000+01:00I'm very much interested in being part of the proc...I'm very much interested in being part of the process...somehow....<BR/><BR/>Paranormal Romance Author<BR/>Candace Sams<BR/>CandaceSams@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-11374086861314197282008-06-16T19:53:00.000+01:002008-06-16T19:53:00.000+01:00How awesome is this? I'll jump on board if more ha...How awesome is this? I'll jump on board if more hands are needed--reading, writing, reviewing, organizing, whatever.<BR/><BR/>I have academic and non-profit experience and I'm an organizing nut. Let me know what kind of holes you're still trying to fill.<BR/><BR/>kimberly@booksbykimberly.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-8699778240445527482008-06-07T11:01:00.000+01:002008-06-07T11:01:00.000+01:00I'd suggest at least initially finding a program t...<I>I'd suggest at least initially finding a program that the academics signing on are already mostly familiar and comfortable with and let the techies who join catch up</I><BR/><BR/>I know nothing about any of the programs that might be available, so whatever's decided on will be new to me.<BR/><BR/><I>I can't provide a review yet. In a few weeks, yes.</I><BR/><BR/>I'm not sure I'd understand the review if it's detailed, and in any case I'm not one of the people making any decisions about this, but I would be interested in hearing more about it if you can explain it in simple, non-techy terms.Laura Vivancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00906661869372622821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-8826114183721820942008-06-07T09:13:00.000+01:002008-06-07T09:13:00.000+01:00Hi Laura,Yes, that's the system we are exploring. ...Hi Laura,<BR/><BR/>Yes, that's the system we are exploring. I can't provide a review yet. In a few weeks, yes.pacatruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125048243775811714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-30303467602658216462008-06-05T17:54:00.000+01:002008-06-05T17:54:00.000+01:00Oh, I think it's a wonderful idea and I'd love to ...Oh, I think it's a wonderful idea and I'd love to be able to help out with the behind the scenes techie part. After spending the last months investigating Open Source material and Content Management Systems, I know you're going to have a lot a fun picking and choosing there. Oye. ;) <BR/><BR/>Oh, don't get me wrong. There are a lot of great "free" stuff out and a lot of it is already geared towards academic journals because many were developed at universities. What's hit or miss is whether any given program is adequately user friendly or not while still having all the bells and whistles each group wants. <BR/><BR/>I'd suggest at least initially finding a program that the academics signing on are already mostly familiar and comfortable with and let the techies who join catch up. Techie types can do that a lot easier cause their brains are wired that way. They may bitch and complain - a lot - but they can do it. ;pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-4800544884873891632008-06-05T09:58:00.000+01:002008-06-05T09:58:00.000+01:00Is this what you're talking about, Pacatrue?It say...Is <A HREF="http://pkp.sfu.ca/?q=ojs" REL="nofollow">this</A> what you're talking about, Pacatrue?<BR/><BR/>It says there that<BR/><BR/># OJS is installed locally and locally controlled.<BR/># Editors configure requirements, sections, review process, etc.<BR/># Online submission and management of all content. [...]<BR/># Email notification and commenting ability for readers.<BR/><BR/>It does sound good, and if the reviewing/commenting is done online then I suppose it gets round the problem of different people running different operating systems on their PCs/Macs. Would that be right?<BR/><BR/>I'd imagine that JPRS would be quite small to start with, but it seems to me that it would be prudent to think ahead a bit, and if this system would make expansion easier in the future then it might be a good idea to look into it.Laura Vivancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00906661869372622821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-67336404759434140802008-06-05T08:48:00.000+01:002008-06-05T08:48:00.000+01:00I don't really know anything about romance novels ...I don't really know anything about romance novels other than this blog, so I can't participate. However, I am the managing editor of a language learning journal and we've been open access for 12 years now. We're just moving this summer from a home grown journal system to an open access/freeware bit of software called Open Journal System (just type it into Google). If you'd like to find out more about that system, I can happily answer questions (though I'm really just starting myself). This is only useful if you want to automate much of the editorial review and publishing of the journal. Of course, you can always just email stuff around and have someone write some html pages for the journal as well. That's what we did for years. But now we've got 150 mss a year coming in and 300 active reviewers. I don't know how many submissions you are expecting in the first year, but you might want to spend some time exploring at least a part time person as an editorial assistant or managing editor (that's me for my journal - it's a GA-ship). The time can really mount up.pacatruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125048243775811714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-4476594283589118912008-06-05T02:48:00.000+01:002008-06-05T02:48:00.000+01:00I'd love to help out in any way possible. My skil...I'd love to help out in any way possible. My skills are more organizational, but I'm flexible so use me wherever you need me. I haven't had much academic experience, but will be studying popular romance as a graduate student this fall. I'm so excited romance is getting the attention it deserves!<BR/><BR/>Here's my contact info:<BR/>Mallory Jagodzinski<BR/>md.jagodzinski@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-78703776283845622572008-06-04T16:12:00.000+01:002008-06-04T16:12:00.000+01:00"[blinkered viewpoint, etc] is something that worr..."<I>[blinkered viewpoint, etc] is something that worries me much more than the idea that someone might try to steal someone else's ideas as in the fossil example.</I>"<BR/><BR/>It's true that JPRS can't act as a *research* gatekeeper--unless IASPR somehow acquires a collection of rare books or other materials :) However, JPRS could be a gatekeeper to peer-reviewed publication. Purely editorial gatekeeping may be more subtle and perhaps even easier to get away with. It's not as clear-cut as denying access to an artifact; it's about intellectual property and heritage--being cited as a contributor in a field.<BR/><BR/>That's why, in the fossil example, I think the editorial practices and in-house reviewing short-cuts are even more damaging than the access issue. Credit and citation are enormously important, and not only in paleontology. All told, three grad students were shut out of an important chain of citations, potentially damaging their future careers. The professional society concluded that murky practices left the journal unable to clear its name--which leaves the journal looking responsible for "eating the field's young" as Stemwedel put it. <BR/><BR/>The fossil example also shows some downstream benefits of having different leadership for the professional society and the journal. Some paleontologists grumble about the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology's limited findings, but the professional society seemed able to investigate with greater objectivity than was the state's Dept of Cultural Affairs--which includes some Museum staff. Equally importantly, the research community appears to accept the society's role and ability to do so.<BR/><BR/>"<I>even if I didn't agree with her, Bindel's argument did provide the rest of us with a lot of material to think about and/or push against.</I>" as tied to "<I>accepting criticism of aspects of the genre which are homophobic, racist, sexist etc....</I>"<BR/><BR/>That's a great example. I thought Bindel had some important insights, though she expressed herself with such vitriol that it tainted her message. When these contentious pieces come up in future, it'll be an advantage having both a journal and an active online community--having forums in which to dissect ideas both in a broad-audience, quick, reactive timeframe and in a less time- and attention- pressured mode. Of course each form can cross over into the other's space, but I think they'll be complementary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-16154673945496423592008-06-04T11:27:00.000+01:002008-06-04T11:27:00.000+01:00What Laura said, too. We've got a couple of essay...What Laura said, too. We've got a couple of essays in <I>Mind of Love</I> that aren't all hearts and flowers about romance, so we're doing okay so far! ;)Sarah S. G. Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12806353006812086825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-3894522474575516132008-06-04T11:13:00.000+01:002008-06-04T11:13:00.000+01:00having a small group can give the appearance (and ...<I>having a small group can give the appearance (and sometimes, unintentionally, the reality) of favoritism or a blinkered viewpoint.</I><BR/><BR/>Yes, this is something that worries me much more than the idea that someone might try to steal someone else's ideas as in the fossil example. Since it's perfectly possible for many critics to write about the same book and still find something interesting and original to say, I don't think there would be the same incentive to try to get in first with a "discovery."<BR/><BR/>But the "blinkered viewpoint" could be more of an issue. I'd imagine that most people involved with JPRS would be people who think of themselves as romance readers, and with it being such a denigrated genre there might be a temptation to want to print only articles which say something positive about the genre. It would be disastrous from an intellectual, academic point of view if we all stuck to the "if you haven't got something nice to say, don't say anything at all" line.<BR/><BR/>The problem is almost certainly going to present itself in more nuanced forms than that, though. I suspect the temptation would be to exclude someone with views like those of Janice Radway or Julie Bindel because the editors/reviewers might feel patronised or insulted by what someone like that had to say. So if the paper was, at most, sent back for revision, but the person couldn't/wouldn't change their mindset, would that paper be rejected?<BR/><BR/>I hope not, because even if I didn't agree with her, Bindel's argument did provide the rest of us with a lot of material to think about and/or push against.<BR/><BR/>In addition to accepting criticism of aspects of the genre which are homophobic, racist, sexist etc. I think there may be a need to actively seek out/encourage submissions and participation as reviewers and editors from a wide range of people working in the field of romance studies. As you say, "favoritism" can be a problem and it would be extremely damaging to the integrity of the journal and the association if there was a reality, or even a perception of, cliqueyness or discrimination.Laura Vivancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00906661869372622821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-41717870638456706862008-06-04T05:06:00.000+01:002008-06-04T05:06:00.000+01:00I am thrilled at this idea and totally want in. Us...I am thrilled at this idea and totally want in. <BR/><BR/>Use me. <BR/><BR/>jennontheisland at hotmail dot comSeeley deBornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02692166883821777947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30203557.post-7663456652935750782008-06-04T02:32:00.000+01:002008-06-04T02:32:00.000+01:00RfP, this is actually exactly one of the things I'...RfP, this is actually exactly one of the things I'm worried about doing, so thanks for bringing it up. It gives me something to think about!Sarah S. G. Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12806353006812086825noreply@blogger.com