New Gig

There's a reason my posting level has gone down.

I've recently taken over as Managing Editor of a local indy magazine: Xpat.
Four thousand copies are published quarterly and distributed around the south of Taiwan.

It doesn't pay, but you do get very nice business cards.

To download the latest issue follow this link:

http://matt-gibson.org/portfolio/?page_id=26

Mission Statement:

Xpat Magazine seeks to maintain our position as Taiwan’s premier free arts and culture quarterly.

We are committed to exploring the issues that define the expatriate experience in Taiwan and uncover the true nature of Taiwanese culture.

Xpat Magazine puts an emphasis on fine writing and original thought from the expatriate community of Taiwan. We seek to provide readers with a unique perspective on politics, society, the environment, and culture.

The essays, fiction, and reporting in the magazine's pages come from promising new voices as well as distinguished names in the Taiwanese expatriate community.

Xpat Magazine promises never to compromise artistic integrity to commercial interests, at all costs.

The next issue is due out at the beginning of August and features articles on topics such as:

• The Taiwanese government's association with organised crime
  
• Shady Karaoke establishments
• Perils of Scuba Diving
• How to Learn to Scuba Dive
• Taiwan Beer, and
• Tibetan Tyranny

It's looking really good,
so I'll upload it when it comes out.