(Note: These are excerpts from the original newsletter that was published on this date. The Queen's Own address has been updated. The current President of Queen's Own is Herald-Mage Adept Danya Winterborn. For more information, see http://www.dragonlordsnet.com/qo.htm.)
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Dear Misty Fans,
Good news! Marion Zimmer Bradley's FANTASY Magazine has bought a new story by Misty. You'll learn more about it in future newsletters. FANTASY Magazine has excellent prose and artwork. Subscriptions are only $20 a year for four issues. Make your check payable to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] and mail your order to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. (Artists and writers, send a SASE for magazine guidelines.)
"The spring is upon us and we're hitting the road with a bunch of new songs . . . This new material will be recorded in May, for our second album on Magna Carta, scheduled for release in August. So come on out and celebrate spring with us - we'll be in your town soon!" April 9, Minneapolis MN at Kieran's Irish Pub, [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; April 10, Madison WI at Regent Street Retreat, [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; 4/11, Milwaukee WI at Alverno College The Pipeline, [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; 4/12 Chicago IL at Fitzgerald's [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; 4/13, Sault Ste. Marie MI at Hollywood Cafe [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; 4/16, Columbus OH at Stache's [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; 4/17 Pittsburgh PA Charlie's Bar [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; 4/18, Newport KY at Southgate House [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; 4/19, Dayton OH at Canal Street Tavern [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; 4/23 Eugene OR at The Wild Duck [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; 4/24, Portland OR at Key Largo [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; 4/25 Bellingham WA at Cosmos Cafe [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; 4/26 Vancouver BC Celtic Festival at The Gate [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
The phone numbers given are for the establishments where TEMPEST is playing. To contact TEMPEST directly, use [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Dragon*Con is June 26-29 at Atlanta's Inforum Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel. Come meet Misty and Larry, Josepha Sherman, Mark Shepherd, and Queen's Own members. 4-day memberships are now $.50 through May 15, $60 at the door. The Hyatt is sold out; for a room call Inn at the Peachtrees - $112, one person (404-577-G970); American Hotel - $95, 1 to 4 persons [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; Biltmore - $92, single/double [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; Ramada Hotel - $82, single/double [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. There is supposed to be free shuttle service between the Inforum and all these hotels. You can call the Dragon*Con office between 8:30 and 5 at[Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Arrows Online--Arrows Online, the AOL chapter of Queen's Own, is indeed open for business! If you are already an AOL member and want to join our very silly and friendly group, please e-mail the Dean of our very own Westhaven Collegia at [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Or, if you want to take a look from afar, come to the Lackey Fan forum, located in the listbox of the Fantasy forum of Fictional Realm [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] on AOL. Look for the Message board named "Arrows OnLine." Non AOL folk can learn a bit about us by visiting our web page at [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Austral'a'in--Cassandra Vuksa [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Companion's Choice--Shanara Ravensong [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Dream Bound--c/o Sharon Tan [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
The Farflying Arrow: Achtung, an alle deutschsprechenden Misty-Fans!! Write to Gwendolen [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Golden Grove--Stephanie Anderson [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
The Herald's Companion--Herald's Companion c/o Karen Bertke [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Heralds' Revel--c/o H. Wegemer [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]: Send e-mail to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Outkingdom--Y'larna Finnareth c/o Joanne Thwaites [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Pacific Northwest Collegium--c/o Charlene Ryan [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
R.C.M.H.--Contact Pam Dziedzic [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Under Kal'enel's Care--[Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. These bi-monthly newsletters are aimed specifically at the Shin'a'in.
I apologize for the format of this issue. I felt the message from Misty, "The Last Straw," was important and needed to be included in its entirety. The special insert contains what Misty and Teri Lee of Firebird posted online after learning of a threat against Misty's life.
Cassandra Vuksa, editor of AUSTRAL'A'IN, says "If I thought Misty were her characters, I'd want to hug her for Talia, sign up as a student of hers for Diana, spank her for Firesong, strangle her for Falconsbane and marry her for Vanyel (despite certain sexual orientation problems.). Fortunately, I'm not that silly. I actually did have a friend who thought Stephen King was the devil--when she was twelve. I suggest Misty's tormentors take a leaf out of her book and GROW UP."
Fandom is for fun. Pretending to be a Herald is a healthy release from everyday tension; deciding Misty must be what she writes is blurring the line between make-believe and obsession.
For definitions of our fannish jargon, read "Pros & Cons: An Introduction to Fandom" written by Elizabcth Barrette. Send [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] to the QO address for this 12 page booklet.
Sick of enquiring about 'zines and never getting a reply? Of joining chapters only to have them fold a week later? Austral'a'in is an established chapter, open to new members world-wide, with an eight page newsletter. Curious? Send an IRC (within Australia) or 2IRCs (overseas) for a free copy of the latest issue. Write to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
ON THE WING is the zinc for anyone with an interest in the Tayledras. As you read this, ISSUE #1 is at the printers. To receive a copy or for submission guidelines, write to Julie Persinger [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
A new Velgarth zine has entered the scene! Are you tired of writing Velgarth stories that you just know you'll never see in print? Of only being able to send in stories relating to your recognized persona? Do you want your persona stories printed for everyone to see and admire? Then DON'T ARGUE WITH THE VOICE is for you! Send a SASE for guidelines to DON'T ARGUE WITH THE VOICE c/o Ariya Nightsun or Rea Wildfire[Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Outkingdomers are welcomed with open arms!
HEARTSTONE, the fanzine of Arrows OnLine, the AOL chapter of QO, is out with the Spring 97 issue! To order a copy, either send an email request to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] or please send your request for information along with a self addressed stamped envelope (enclose an IRC if international, please) to Amy Lewis [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Wolfwind Waystation: Yearly dues are $5 US + 12 loose stamps. Please send to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. For a free trial issue, send a self-addressed stamped envelope with 2 stamps to the above address. -
"Okay,I've begged-and pleaded with you but now I ask out of the kindness of your heart that you help me," the trainee says to the gathered people, Herald and trainees alike. "Many of you have asked questions about PHOENIX RISING but no one does anything but that. Number One is almost finished. And it has a great collection of stuff but I still need YOU," Herald -Trainee Elyssa says once more before dropping into a chair, suddenly exhausted. PHOENIX RISING is almost complete for the May deadline, but without you we can do nothing. Send all questions, comments, subscriptions and work to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Bright the day! Have you ever wanted to show your Velgarthian rank to the real world'? But, didn't have the uniform to do so? Here's your chance to show your `colors' to the world! Beaded Feathers and Hair Combs are now available in the `colors' of Velgarth, i.e. Herald, Bard, Healer, Tayledras, etc. For more information, please send a SASE to Silverstorm k'Treva [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Attention serious fantasy writers! (I know you're out there!) Tired of sending in hard written manuscripts, poems, and fantastic art to people who don't appreciate them? I've got a brand new fanzine that will make your work shine! My long-awaited project is almost off the ground, all I need is you! Send an SASE for writer and artist guidelines to SPELL AND STEEL c/o Michelle Woods [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Seeking traditional fantasy only, in the likes of Misty, TSR's Dragonlance, and Tolkien.
THE UNICORN'S VALE! Come and join the denizens of this mystical realm. Share their stories and poetry, enjoy the mystical art and even have a good laugh now and then. We are still accepting submissions for all genre of stories, poetry and art. Issue #2 is finished and was supposed to go on sale now; however it has been delayed. Never fear though, we do endure, and printing will begin as soon as our assistant editor gets out of the hospital. Prices are $3.00 plus $1.00 shipping and handling ($2 shipping fee in Canada and $3 overseas) Make checks payable to P.A. Roe [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Accepting submissions for the second issue of VALES. Let's make this year's bigger than last year. The only guidelines are: send information on your persona and family and friends, along with any poetry, and tell the month and year you were recognized in the QO newsletter. I will accept submissions until December 1, 1997, and will mail the finished zine in January. Kendra Renaud [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. A few copies of the first issue of the VALES are available. The cost is $6.40 or a comparable book of stamps. Mail orders to Kendra Renaud [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
ATTN: All parties interested in Under the Dragon Banner--First, my co-editor backed out, taking with him (at the time) the only computer and all the resources. Then, I got tangled up in a thousand and one mundane things, like family deaths, student council elections, and senior year. THEN, we moved, and somehow, I managed to not only lose the box of SASE's glaring at me accusingly, but the disk with the entire list of people who had paid me. I still have the money, and I would very much like to return the unused portions of your subscription to you, but I don't know who sent me what, nor do I have your addresses. PLEASE, if I owe you anything, write me, and I'll send back your money. If I ever find the box of SASE's, I'll try and ship you a copy of the only issue we ever managed to put out. Hoping she hasn't just ostracized herself from fandom, Mareesa Raennsyr [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Calling all Dr. Who fans!!! The adventure continues with NINTH ASPECT: Volume One, the Official Fanzine of the `Ninth' Doctor! Over 225 pages long, complete with illustrations, this collection is a must for all fans! Issues are $1.5, and plans are currently underway for Volume 2. For more information or for your copy, please SASE Chris Kocher [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
There is a new APA forming called The Shadowy Flight. It is for fans of Knight Rider, the original television show, made-for-TV movies and the spin-off series Team Knight Rider. If you are interested please send a SASE to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
We have individual handout sheets for aspiring Herald, Healer, Bard, Tayledras, Shin'a'ui, White Winds Sorcerer/ess, and Mercenary personas. Why create a persona? For fun, of course. Fandom is for fun!
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Queen's Own [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date content withheld.], for 9 issues of the newsletter. Sending out only nine issues per year will let me keep the dues at [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date content withheld.] and still nearly break even. Please make checks payable to Queen's Own in US funds only--my bank charges me $10 to cash a foreign currency cheque. You may pay [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date content withheld.] if you wish. The $8 fee covers the cost of printing and mailing; I have no objection to your sharing a newsletter. Check the date on your address label to see when your membership ends.
Queen's Own is the official Mercedes Lackey Appreciation Society. Our purpose is to share our enjoyment of Misty's worlds. We are a fan-run not-for-profit organization not a business. Our address of publication: [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date content withheld.]. This newsletter is published solely to inform and-entertain the club's membership; no infringement of anyone's copyrights is intended.
Deadline for next newsletter contributions: May 5-earlier is better.
Next Mailing Day: May 17, 1997--Call [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] for directions. Always call before coming, family emergencies can cancel mailings.
Editor, President, Dogsbody, Housemother - Judith Louvis [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date content withheld.] (Call only before 10 pm and let it ring.)
Mailing Day Helpers (last issue)--Arielle Amethyst Willow'Wind and SpiritBlade.
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Queen's Own is the official Mercedes Lackey Appreciation Society. Our purpose is to share our enjoyment of Misty's worlds. We are a fan-run not-for-profit organization, not a business. Our address of publication: P.O. Box 749, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 USA. This newsletter is published solely to inform and entertain the club's membership; no infringement of anyone's copyrights is intended.
Newsletters are published on (or near) the first of each month.
Editor/President Herald-Mage Adept Danya Winterborn (L.A. Malcor; AOL-IM SN Shashtah; Legend@malcor.com)
Mercedes Lackey does not receive mail at the Queen's Own address. Fanmail to Mercedes Lackey and releases for fan fiction should be sent to:
Mercedes Lackey
c/o High Flight Arts and Letters
P.O. Box 2970
Claremore, OK 74017
Zhai'helleva,
Herald-Mage Adept Danya Winterborn
