Our Goldfinch launch event at Chase Auditorium at Madison Public Library on Saturday, June
24th, was a resounding success! The afternoon began with captivating readings by our talented
contributing authors. An open-mic session followed as members and attendees shared their own
literary creations. It was a memorable and joyous celebration that marked a special milestone as
we honored the 25th edition of Goldfinch.

It has been a privilege and an honor to be your Goldfinch editor for this anniversary edition. A
heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible contributing authors, Kim Cumrine for the
imaginative cover art and Andy Skurna for his exceptional contributions. Special appreciation is
extended to Mary ann Mosa, our former editor, for her invaluable guidance throughout the
process. I also want to acknowledge the diligent efforts of our editorial team for their thorough
review and scoring of the submissions. Your collective efforts helped make our 25th journal
edition exceptional and worthy of celebration.

Members, keep an eye on your mailbox for the arrival of Goldfinch!

Happy Writing!

Donna Piken
Goldfinch Editor