(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,
Misty's birthday is June 24(Larry's is July 28). Cards can be sent to them at Highflight [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. if you would like to do more than send a card, consider a donation to The Alex Foundation, [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Alex is an African Grey Parrot who actually speaks more than a hundred words and understands their meaning. To learn more about how scientists investigate animal thinking and communication, order Alex and FriendsThe Alex Foudation. A new video, Training Your Parrot the Alex Way, is available from Bird Lady Productions, [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. |
"As far back as I can remember, I've always loved animals, but horses are my special love. I learned to ride when I was 10 years old and was bringing home ribbons by age 12 (okay, only two blue ones). Someday when I'm rich and retired, I'll own my own horse, but until then . . . I ride every chance I get.
"I'm currently working on a degree to be a Zoologist. I've taken a semester off to settle down here in California for awhile. I currently work for Prudential HealthCare in Los Angeles, CA and am finding it a rewarding job. Also, my best friends and I are starting a business involving jewelry and costuming for hte Renaissance era. We currently cater to the SCA mindset . . . if interested, our web site should be up and running soon!!! (plug, plug).
"I am currently engaged to a wonderful man named Jason, who puts up with all my faults (no, I don't walk on water . . . yet!). We have a tentative date for June of this year to make it official. If any of you were at Dragon*Con '97, and in the Queen's Own Suite you may have seen our handfasting. Those of you that are familiar with ARrows Online might already know Jason. He's an officer of that club.
"I'm thrilled to be able to take over this newsletter. I only hope I can run it as smoothly as our wonderful Herald Housemother. She's an amazing lady. While I know I can't fill her shoes, I will try to do her justice.
"I do plan to make some minor changes to the newsletter. First of all, it will become available in e-mail format for a reduced membership fee (once I ensure that there will be no problems iwth the formatting transfer to e-mail and MAC systems.). The name will be changed to Merging of the Ways to hopefully encompass all of Misty's wonderful worlds that we love so much. Also, I'm thinking of incentives to encourage submissions to the 'zines (these I have yet to fully explore, but rest assured, they will be worth it!!). Membership is my primary goal, and ensuring that this transition is as smooth as possible. Do not hesitate to write or e-mail me wtih comments, suggestions, ideas . . . etc. This is your club, ladies and gentlemen, so your ideas are worth hearing."
Send your ideas to Robin at Queens Own--Merging of the Ways (MTW) [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Dues and information for the June and August newsletters should be sent to the Shiloh address.
Owlsight, the sequel to Owlflight, has an October release date. It will be [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Owlflight will be released as a [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] paperback at this time.
Firebird Arts and Music carries all of Misty's books and lots of other merchandise, from Babylon 5 sountracks to LArry's art prints, from the music of Frank Hayes to porcelain jewelry, from kits for plastic knights and Robin Hood characters to doll-size costume patterns for Heralds & Shin'a'in, from Oneida Indian Nation T-shirts to Celtic design gift wrap. Visit their website at [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Firebird does not answer inquiries from prison addresses.
Convention News:June 12-14 B'HAMACON 4/Deep South Con 36, Parliament House hotel, Birmingham, Alabama. Guests of Honor are Michael Bishop and Buck & Juanita Coulson. [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. July 2-5 CONCEPT/Westercon 51. Mission Valley MArriott, San Diego, California. Guests of Honor include Katherine Kurtz and J. Michael Straczynski. [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Fantasy Worlds Festival is September 4-6 in Berkeley, California. GoH is Barbara Hambly, Artist GoH is Alicia Austin. Marion Zimmer Bradley will attend if her health permits. Membership is limited to 300 and costs [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Josepha Sherman will be Guest of Honor at EerieCon 1 April 16-18, 1999 (Yes, that's NEXT year) in Niagra Falls, New York. [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] The hotel is Fallsview Resort; [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. This is an ideal con for anyone new to fandom. You can bring your family and sightsee, too. |
For news about TEMPEST, visit their web page [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. You can send e-mail to Lief and other band members at [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Flights of Fantasy [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] specializes in new and used science fiction & fantasy, mystery & suspense and romance books, and roleplaying, tabletop gaming, and collectible card games. Owner Maria Perry will do special orders in any genre. Looking for a special book? Give MAria your want list--she'll do her best for you! For orders outside the 518 area code call [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Flights of Gantasy accepts orders from inmates.
For definitions of our fannish jargon, read "Pros & Cons: A Introduction to Fandom" written by Elizabeth Barrette. Send [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] for this 12 page booklet.
Arrows Online [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.].
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.].
Are you new to fandom? Do you need help creating your persona? Pam Dziedzic has written articles to help you. To receive a copy of "Mapmaking--Which Way is North," "Creating a Persona from Scratch," "What is all this Fan Stuff?" and/or "Misty and the Internet," send a SASE or self-addressed envelope [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
In search of that perfect gift for the FANTASY fan in your life? Looking for unique products to take your correspondence to MEDIEVAL extremes? Then come one and all to Ellen Million Graphics where dreams are tastefully brought to life on quality, partly recycled stationery! We offer a wide selection of over 60 designs (and growing!) by nine talented artists: writing paper, cards, postcards, bookmarks, prints, magnets, and, coming soon, self-adhesive ADDRESS LABELS!! Dragons, unicorns, sword & sorcery, HEralds, Companions, wizards, warlocks . . . this is your one-stop shopping place for great fantasy products!! No SASE needed, just write and ask for your first FREE catalog!! Custom work available; new artists welcome from 5/1-6/31. Ellen Million Graphics, [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
THE VALES issue two the 1997 edition has 10 personas, over 80 pages at a basement bargain price of [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]! I am now accepting submissions for next year's issue. All submissions must be in by November 15, 1998 and will be out by December 1 due to a planned move to Montana in January of '99. Please send your persona, short stories, art, poetry (I have opened submissions for everything) to Kendra Renaud [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. I accept submissions via snail mail, disk, and e-mail. You can contact me at the above address or via e-mail at [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
"Rant and rave and tell me all your secrets!" the Mistress fo the house says imploringly to you. "I'm here to listen. Let out all those demons you've hidden away in teh dark closets of your mind." Poetry, prose, stories, commentary, thoughts, riddles, puzzles, art, and all things of that nature are now being accepted for publication in HOUSE OF HEADACHES. This is a zine devoted to literature and art fromt eh 'dark' side of human nature. It need not even be a story or any sort of formal thing like that. Just random thoughts are acceptable. Anything you've been afraid to submit elsewhere, submit here! I allow you to completely hang out. No rules or limitations. If I like it, I'll publish it. That's all there is to it so don't be afraid and take a chance! Estimated prise is [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. Final price has yet to be determined. Costs will be payable by postage stamps! Send all work to HEADACHES [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
A woman like no other, on an ever racing mare. She leads you to a temple in the wood. Enter. She has summoned you. RHIANNON is a zine of feminism, spirituality and fantasy. A very logical combination! Get your own issue for [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] or get yourself a free issue by contributing. RHIANNON is articles, fiction, poetry, and art. My goal is to have the first issue out by July 1. Make checks payable to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Dragonlords of Dumnonia--a place for fantasy writers to practice their craft by publishing in fanzines, and for people who like role-playing on a detailed fantasy world. Visit the website at Legend@malcor.com.
Re NIGHT RUNES: Shadow Dancer would like you to know that the stories sent to him for the zine NIGHT RUNES will be published. He has moved six times in the past few years and lost a few addresses. For more information, write to Shadow Dancer [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
DERYNI ARCHIVES, the MAGAZINE is the longrunning zine based on Katherine Kurtz's series of fantasy novels about the kingdom of Gwynedd adnthe Deryni. The latest issue, number 15, contains fifty pages of Deryni stories, poetry, and artwork, as well as a PRogress Report from KAtherine and an editorial introduction from the new editors. Back issues are also available. Cost is [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. For more information, send a SASE to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.].
Greetings from Herald Housemother:Congratulations, graduates! To everyone who has returned home from school (or has moved for any reason): please send your new address to me at either [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] or the Shiloh post office address. Queen's Own ahs been an important part of my life for over ten years. In three months it will be Robin's responsibility. I feel as if I'm sending a child off to college. I like the idea of less work and more room, but oh, it will be lonely. |
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Summon the Keeper by Tanya Huff
Sword-Born (a Tiger and Del adventure) by Jennifer Roberson
Komarr by Lois McMaster Bujold
Exile's Song and The Shadow Matrix by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Writ in Blood by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (the latest St. German vampire novel, set in 1910)
Marion Zimmer Bradley's FANTASY Magazine is having a clearance sale! Back issues will be available for just [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.] until June 30. To see what issues are in print, visit their web page at [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. A T-shirt with artwork by George Barr, based on the cover of issue #1, is just [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. A subscription to MZB's FANTASY Magazine is [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. When writing to request artist or writer guidelines, be sure to include a SASE. THe magazine welcomes free-lance submissions "from people who have read our guidelines."
| Stamps For Life is still collecting used postage stamps used postage stamps from all countries but has a new address. The cash from teh sale of these stamps is used to purchase equipment and medication for children in the Cancer Ward of Manchester Children's Hospital in England. Simply remove the stamps from all your mail and send them to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]. They will be sent to England. Send a few, send a lot, all will help. If you lose the Pittsburgh address, send the stamps to [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date info withheld.]; I'll mail them on. |
Are you interested in creating a persona who will be recognized in the QO newsletter? All it takes is your imagination and your time. Develop your persona by daydreaming yourself into the world of Velgarth. you can be the real you or as different as you please. Write at least three pages about yourself; what are your emotional characteristics? what do you look like? what makes you happy? what are you afraid of?
Now, create your family and friends. Describe their likes and dislikes, your relationship to them, their strongest character traits. Again, write at least three pages. (A page should be double-spaced, on one side of 8.5 x 11 inch paper or a similar size. If you have to handwrite or print your material, please be as neat as possible.)
Extra point requirements vary depending on what role you've chosen for yourself. Each category has requirements that will add to the growth of your character. All of us can be a volunteer and learn CPR, and many of us can be a regular blood donor.
Send a SASE to the QO address for specific handouts--Herald, Healer, Bard, Mercenary, Shin'a'in. Tayledras, White Winds Sorcerer/ess--with more information and a release form so you can write a story set in Misty's world. (Biographical information, even in the form of a story, does not need a release form.)
Come, enroll in the Collegium!
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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: September 10--earlier is better. Give your new editor Robin Ready a chance to get organized and time to experiment.
Next Mailing Day: June 18--earlier is better.
Editor, President, Dogsbody, Housemother--Judith Louvis [Ed. note 2005: Out-of-date content withheld.]
Border art--Herald Alora
Mailing Day Helper--Arielle Amethyst, Willow'Wind, SpiritBlade, and Barbara Leflar Jackson.
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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
