The Publisher’s Perspective: November

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The sign on my mantel says, “Thankful and Blessed” and that is right where I know I have landed. I am so blessed to have an army of friends and family supporting this crazy idea of mine, and I am thankful to each and every one of them. Some of the most amazing blessings in my life are the people I live and work with.

My husband Tim (aka, Teej) has supported this retirement dream of mine from Day 1 and I’m so thankful he is my best friend and partner in this game of life.
My daughter Brooke gets more done in 24 hours than many people do in a week! I’m thankful for her energy, enthusiasm and positive attitude
My son Tanner is a technical whiz and also an amazing chef (see his new recipe / grilling column called 919 Backyard BBQ on page 14). His capacity for taking on new challenges with determination is only one of the things I’m thankful
My mom and step-dad are the busiest (and I’m not kidding) people I know with family, friends and church, but thankfully they are always just a phone call away.
My LKN Magazine teammates, Barbara, Brooke and Kasey, each bring different strengths to the table, and I am so thankful for their individual gifts and commitment to this endeavor. Additionally, our editorial director and writer, Robin Shupe, and our senior writer, Martie Emory, both came right at the perfect time for this magazine, and I am thankful beyond belief for their hard work and dedication.
The LKN Magazine distribution team gets these magazines out each month and, with a community as large as Lake Norman, they have their work cut out for them. Juli, Eric, Paula, Dave, Betsy, Marianne (aka mom), and Charlie, I am eternally thankful that you never stop delivering!
Our advertising partners have jumped into this publishing pool with us and make the magazine possible, and I am proud when our readers tell them they saw them in LKN Magazine! I will always be thankful for their willingness to step out with us and embrace this wonderful challenge!

Yes, I am blessed and thankful, indeed!

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Keela Johnson

Hello! My name is Keela Johnson and I’m the founder of Forsyth Magazines, a family of three publications based in Forsyth County that started in 2005. After living in Clemmons for 30 years, I “retired” to Lake Norman and found a vibrant, active community of friendly people, as well as new hobbies like paddle boarding and gardening. However, with publishing in my blood, my heart and mind recognized a wonderful opportunity to further engage with this dynamic community and the members of my Lake Norman “neighborhood.” So… I am thrilled to announce that our team is launching a fourth publication: LKN Magazine!

An opportunity to promote local! When my husband and I made the move to Lake Norman, I passed the torch for the Forsyth County-based magazines into the very capable hands of my daughter Brooke. I’ve been considering the right time to launch a Lake Norman-based magazine, and I firmly believe that time is now! With 19 years of publishing experience, our team has helped hundreds of businesses share their stories and connect with our 70,000 readers. We believe in the power of community and building a platform for local businesses to grow in an organic and powerful way. We’re so excited to bring this same concept to the Lake Norman market.
What does this look like? Take a look at forsythwoman.com to see some of our content and flip through our digital edition. You can also check out @forsythmags on Instagram and Facebook, and find the Forsyth Magazines podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and all major streaming platforms.
What does LKN Magazine offer? Print ads, of course, and online exposure as well, but in addition to that, we offer so much more to help you tell your story to your target market. Editorial, social media promotion, a monthly newsletter, a podcast, and event sponsorship opportunities are all perks available for our advertising partners. I’d love to set up a time to chat with you over the phone or meet in person to discuss.

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