(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.)
[Begin Excerpt]
Dear Misty Fans,
Coming in October is Owlsight, the sequel to Owlflight. Owlsight is co-authored by Misty and Larry and has a beautiful Jody A. Lee cover and interior illustrations by Larry.
&uqot;It has been four years since the village of Errold's Grove, on the border of Valdemar, was sacked and burned by barbarians. Four years since the orphan boy Darian escaped into the vast Pelagiris Forest, finding sanctuary with the mysterious Tayledras Hawkbrothers.
"During his stay with the Hawkbrothers Darian has found his calling and has begun training with them to become a healing Adept. Born a Valdemaran, but now steeped in the mystical ways of the Tayledras, it is his dream to become their emissary- forging an alliance and providing a diplomatic link with his own people.
"And Errold's Grove has once again become a prosperous community--but it is now a far larger one. For families from outlying farms, fearful of another barbarian attack, have moved into the village for safety.
"Keisha Alder has taken over the workshop left empty when the wizard Justyn was murdered by the barbarians. With no formal education, working with only the natural instincts of her inborn healing Gift, this young woman has devoted herself to the care of the people of Errold's Grove.
"She knows that she should leave the village and seek proper training at the Healer's Collegium in Haven, the capital of Valdemar - but how can she? She is solely responsible for the medical care of her now bustling community. Yet with the heightened empathy of a Healing Gift and the inability to shield herself because of her lack of training, it is harder and harder for Keisha to bear the strains of everyday life. The chaos of her large family grates on her nerves, and being around people at all is becoming more difficult. More and more she finds herself seeking solace in herb-picking expeditions into the forest, or hiding in her quiet workshop.
"And then Darian returns to Errold's Grove with a small contingent of Hawkbrothers to warn the townsfolk that another tribe of barbarians is approaching their village and advises them to evacuate their homes,. But Keisha and some of the villagers refuse to flee. As a Healer she knows she will be needed if there is bloodshed, and her Gift dictates that she stay, even if it puts her life in jeopardy. Yet how can one small band of Hawkbrothers and two Valdemaran teenagers with partially trained Gifts stand against the destructive might of a barbarian horde?"
Conventrion NewsFor you Canadian fans, Toronto Trek 12 is July 10-12 at the Regal Constellation Hotel [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Guests include Robert Beltran, Richard Hatch, Anne Lockhart, Jeff Conaway, and Jason Carter. [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Novacon 8 is July 25-26 at the Westpark Hotel in Tysons Corner, Virginia. In addition to Guests Roxann Dawson and Marc Alaimo, there will be a surprise Guest from Babylon 5. Call [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Fantasy Worlds Festival is September 4-6 at the Radisson Hotel Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, Califonria. GoH is Barbara Hambly, Artist GoH is Alicia Austin. Membership is limited to 300. [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Festival begins Friday at 6:30 with a Meet the Guests Party, after which there will be dancing and then filking. For more information, [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. |
Arrows Online meets in the Fantasy Fiction Chat Room on AOL. For details, AOL folk can e-mail the Dean of 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--For more information, write to Cassandra Vuksa [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Companion's Choice--Shanara Ravensong [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.]. So that's where feezils come from! Also recipes, book reviews, and poetry.
The Messenger--Joanne Thwaites [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Pacific Northwest Collegium--c/o Laura Cameron/Moonglade K'Shena [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Collegium Chronicles will print short stories, guest editorials, poetry, reviews . . . Editor Moonglade urges you all to get creative!
Collegium News:Who would you be if you could daydream yourself info Valdemar? Send a SASE to the QO address for a handout for a specific persona--Herald, Healer, Bard. Shin~a'in,.Tacledras, White Winds Sorceressier, Mercenarv. No non-human personas, please.
|
Journey into the depths of your dreams, to a world where dragons take flight, mysterious unicorns dance in the vast reaches of a forest, and a special Companion awaits to Choose you as its new Herald. Come, experience the enchantment when fantasy becomes reality on quality, affordable FANTASY STATIONERY from Ellen Million Graphics! These are the tales we spin in beautiful ink and pencil artwork on an array of partly recycled colored paper! We offer a wide selection of 60+ designs by nine talented artists: stationery, cards, postcards, bookmarks, prints, magnets, and, coming soon, self-adhesive ADDRESS LABELS! No SASE needed, just write and ask for your first FREE catalog! ! Custom work available; send inquiry. Ellen Million Graphics [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. (Dealer inquiries welcome.)
Ladies and Gentlemen, Issue #3 of DON'T ARGUE WITH THE VOICE is out! This is the special Anime issue, with a color cover for the first 10 copies. I am accepting submissions for Issue 4, poetry, art, and stories, Velgarth and general Fantasy. Cost is $4 for an issue of this great fifty page zine contributors get a discount. and rates arc the same Outkingdomers. Cash is preferred, but check should be made out to Erin Frost. I accept disk submissions in almost any format: Mac or PC. You can also submit by e-mail: [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] with 'Erin' as the subject. Please, no mail from inmates For guidelines and other information send [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] (To all: Due to circumstances, I have become the sole editor of Don't Argue with the Voice. Please send all submissions to Ariya Nightsun).
See the mystical side of Ellen Million's art, take a "Spirit Walk" with Herald Alora and introduce yourself to the bright spirits of other talented women int he first issue of RHIANNON, out July l. RHIANNON is feminism, spirituality and fantasy. $2 an issue--free for contributors. Make checks payable to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Send an SASE for guidelines if you're unsure of what is appropriate. [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
What's your dream? Ever imagined flying through the air on your very own dragon, keeping the sky free of Thread? Fancied yourself a Lord or Lady holder, hosting a Gather or entertaining dragonriders on Search? Maybe one of the crafts appeals to you? (Any would-be miners or harpers or fisherfolk out there?) Don't forget the others who make running any Weyr or hold or crafthall possible--Lower Cavern swellers, headwomen, stewards, drudges and cooks! Anything goes (almost <g>)! Come join us happy folk as we populate Pern and tell our tales through on-line Role Plays and fanzines. For more information, please contact Junior Weyrwoman Jaed at [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] or visit our website at : [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Sink or Swim is a booklet intended to help aspiring non-profit zine and newsletter editors. It is compiled of the advice of several editors who have chosen to share their experiences in the world of Fandom. This booklet is produced by Rea Wildfire/Aurora Nelson. If you would like a copy, please send a postcard to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] expressing your interest. More information in the next newsletter.
Fan Messages:[Ed. note 2005: Content withheld.] |
TEMPEST shows: (Call to verify performances.)
Friday July 10--Ashland Creek Bar & Grill--9:30 pm [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Saturday July 11--Odd Fellows Hall--8 pm [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Sunday July 12--Oregon Country Fair--1:30 pm [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
For other appearance dates including CALIBAN shows (members of TEMPEST playing acoustic) check the TEMPEST web page: [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] E-mail can be sent to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Hello from Herald Housemother:Did you send me a postcard with an Oriental theme? The post office delivered half of one to me in a plastic bag. Unfortunately, it was a half with only my address, nothing else. I have no idea what your message was or even who you are so please write again. Please note that the August mailing date has been changed to a week later because of family plans. The August issue will my last as editor and president. I hope you will be as generous with your friendship and support for Robin as you have for me. Queen's Own has been an important part of my life for over ten years and I plan to continue as a member and contributor. The September issue will be mailed from California! |
[Ed. note 2005: Content withheld.]
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: August 6.
Next Mailing Day: August 15--Call [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date content withheld.] for directions. Call before coming, emergencies can cancel mailings.
Editor, President, Dogsbody, Housemother--Judith Louvis [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date content withheld.] (before 10 pm please.); e-mail [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date content withheld.]
Mailing Day Helpers--Arielle Amethyst Willow'Wind and SpiritBlade, Barbara Lelflar Jackson
[End Excerpt]
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
