The Relatable Voice Magazine - The Relatable Voice Magazine - August 2025 - Issue #36

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Dear Readers, Welcome to Issue #36 of The Relatable Voice Magazine! This edition is extra special as we proudly celebrate our 3-year anniversary, three years of stories, voices, and building a vibrant, global creative community. August is here, and with it comes the warmth of summer, the joy of connection, and a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come. From our very first issue to now, we’ve had the pleasure of meeting incredible authors, artists, and dreamers from around the world, and it’s all thanks to you, our loyal readers and contributors. Our cover star this month is the wonderfully talented Mandy Eve-Barnett, a multi-genre author, freelance writer, writing community advocate, and a vital part of the RV family. As a regular columnist and contributor, Mandy continues to inspire us with her creativity and dedication. We’re thrilled to have her gracing our cover. This issue also takes you on a vibrant journey to Thailand, through the eyes of Lou Areas, who brings the country’s colors, culture, and people to life with such richness and heart. To mark our anniversary, we invited back some of the amazing authors who have been part of our journey from the very beginning. Reconnecting with them feels like catching up with old friends, and I couldn’t be happier to share their latest work with you. As we celebrate this milestone, I want to give a special shout-out to my bestie Pat Backley, who has always believed in me and supported this journey from the start. And to my husband Marco, who listens to my ideas on a daily basis and said “yes” when I asked him to help me; thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you all for being with us on this beautiful ride. Here’s to many more years of stories worth sharing and voices worth hearing. With gratitude and excitement,
Lucia Matuonto Chief Editor and Creator of “The Relatable Voice” podcast, magazine and Book Fair