1989 ROBIN OF SHERWOOD ZINES IN PRINT by Rache
Hello and welcome to the RoS Zines in Print page. This edition covers zines published in 1989. 1989 was a very productive year for RoS fanfic. Sadly, a number of RoS zines published in 1989 (Herne's Son II, Longbow III & IV and Rebellion) are completely out of print, but used copies are periodically available. Zines still in print are listed below. Very important: Send self-addressed stamped envelope (or international reply coupons if writing to another country) when writing to inquire about availability and prices. Definitions: "Anthology zine" means a zine with three or more unconnected stories. "Multi-media zine" means that a zine contains stories in fandoms other than RoS. Novel/novella is a story over 50 pages (some may run into the hundreds); long stories are 21-50 pages; short stories are 6-20 pages; vignettes are 1-5 pages.
ALBION 3 edited by H.L. Avry & Laura Chevening Blunk
SASE to Laura Blunk 1128 Pennfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio USA 44121 email: laura.blunk@tri-c.cc.oh.us 1989 Major Oak Gold Award Winner for Overall RoS Zine Achievement b/w Robin & Robert front cover by Jenni b/w Nasir back cover by Barb Johnson RoS anthology zineStory contents:
"By Sunne and Candlelight" by Sue Collins - Third season. Crossover w/"Beauty & the Beast," with Vincent time-traveling into Sherwood, where he is aided by the outlaws. "Cold Comfort" by Marla Groves - First/second season. Outlaw Robin of Loxley and earl's son Robert help one another rescue lost peasant children from cutthroats. "Disillusion" by Laura Chevening (1989 Major Oak Gold Award for RoS Long Story) - Post-third season. Under a spell, Robert experiences a happier but false version of his life. "Fishing" by Jenni (1989 Major Oak Silver Award for RoS Short Story) - First/second season. Robin and Marion try for a little quality romantic time together, but it's harder than it sounds. "Gisburne's Bride" by Deb Hense - Third season. Gisburne's in love; the outlaws try to help his intended wife. "In Good Time" by L.A. Carr - Post-third season. Robert dies and a new Hooded Man is chosen. "Miserable Depressing Endings" by Rache (1989 Major Oak Gold Award for RoS Short Story) - Parody second/third season. Herne shows Loxley and Marion what would have happened if RoS ended like "Blake's 7." "Much Ado About Something" by Denise Hamlin - First season. Hunting alone in Sherwood, Much encounters King Richard. "Nothing More Precious in England" by Cindy Fairbanks - Post-third season. Part of the "In the Shadow of the Wheel" novella. Robert and Guy both find themselves at Caerleon Castle, involved with Isadora and Arthurian prophecy. "Prodigal" by Laura Chevening - Post-third season. After Robert's death, Guy loses his mind and makes his way to Huntingdon. "The Rain Came Heavily and Fell in Flood" by Lorraine Mumaw - First/second season. Loxley and the men must join forces with Gisburne to repair a bridge under attack from a supernatural storm. "Who Was That Hooded Man?" by H.L. Avry - Parody third season. Robert keeps getting hit over the head and believing he's various other television characters, including the Lone Ranger. "Wolves' Heads" by Lou Ann Qualls - First/second season. Crossover w/"Ladyhawke," as Navarre and Isabeau are robbed by the outlaws, only to join forces with them against a drunken Gisburne.Vignettes include "Acceptance" by Janet P. Reedman, "Dear Robert" by Mama, "Memories" by Julie Phipps, "Merry Men, Merry Men" by Maddog, "Nottingham Class of 1212 by the Mad Rabbits and "Of Future Things" by Janet P. Reedman.
Poetry and filks include "Arabesque" by D. Linn (tie - Silver Major Oak Award for RoS Poem), "Bad Reputation" by Laura Chevening, "Bitterness" by Maddog, "Convent Thoughts" by D. Linn, "Destiny's Call" by Janet P. Reedman, "Distant Loneliness by L. Bess, "The Forest" by L. Bess, "He Stood There Thinking Of" by Marla Reed, "Holding Out For a Hero" by Chrstine Haire & Denise Hamlin (Major Oak Silver Award for RoS Adapted Filk), "The Leader of the Band" by Denise Hamlin, "Legend" by Janet P. Reedman, "Lost" by P.L. Kennedy, "Marion's Prayer" by P.L. Kennedy, "Merry, Merry" by Maddog, "Rhiannon's Wheel" by Janet P. Reedman, "Silent Running" by Christine Haire & Denise Hamlin, "Solstice" by Laura Chevening, "This Is It" by Christine Haire, "Three Children's Dreams" by Janet P. Reedman, "Tuck's Diet" by L. Bess and "Will's Sweet Dreams" by Maddog.
Interior artwork by L. Bess, Vicki Brinkmeier, Laura Chevening, David Chamberlain, Sue Collins, Wilma Douglas, Cindy Dreifort, T.J. Goldstein, Christine Haire (tie - Major Oak Gold Award for Independent Artwork), Deb Hense, Jenni, D. Jordan, D. Linn, J. Luther, Jim Markle, Paulie, Kenneth Pawlak, Rache, Roseanne Rice (Major Oak Silver Award for RoS Illustrations for "Nothing More Precious in England"), D.C. Weiner.
Albion Special see "Albion" address
b/w Robin/Nasir cover by Jenni b/w Robert/Guy cover by PaulieTwo novellas:
"Brother Will" by Laura Chevening - Post-third season. Robert's childhood friend Guillaume, now a priest, comes seeking peace in Sherwood. Interior artwork by Paulie. "Swordbrothers" by Jenni - First/second season. Robin and Nasir are captured by pirates. Interior artwork by Jenni.
Apocryphal Albion edited by H.L. Avry & Laura Chevening Blunk
see "Albion" address b/w Robin/Robert front cover by David Chamberlain b/w Richard Carpenter-as-Merlin back cover by Christine Haire RoS anthology zine with "what-if?" premise to storiesStory contents:
"Cul-De-Sac" by Maddog - Alternate first/second season. Elena Scathlock is never killed; Will becomes a soldier for the Sheriff. "The Earl's Fool" by Laura Chevening - Alternate version of "The Power of Albion," with Robert using his position as the earl's son to further vex the Sheriff and Guy. "Immortal" by L.A. Carr - Alternate third season. Ramirez, the Sean Connery character from the "Highlander" universe, tutors young Immortal Robert. "Lady of Clun" by Laura Chevening (Major Oak Bronze Award for RoS Short Story) - Altnernate third season. Marion is not rescued from Clun; Robert becomes a schizophrenic whose two major personalities are Robin Hood and the Earl of Huntingdon. "Legend" by Cindy Fairbanks & Jenni - Alternate "Time of the Wolf." Robert finds Marion at the Ring of the Nine Maidens before she utterly despairs, and Robin of Loxley's spirit pays a visit to counsel his successor. "Reunion" by Cindy Fairbanks - Post-third season. "In the Shadow of the Wheel" universe, with Robert helping Guy to learn of his parentage. "Rise Up My Love and the Shadows Flee" by Lorraine Mumaw - Alternate "Children of Israel." Guy and Sarah de Talmont fall in love with one another. "Staying" by Rache (Major Oak Silver Award for RoS Long Story) - Alternate "Greatest Enemy." Marion stays with Robin on the tor; the men catch up to Robert after the tribute arrows are fired. "A Story With a Point To It" by H.L. Avry - Parody alternate first/second season. Robin of Loxley loses his hand for poaching and winds up as a pirate captain. "The Sword and the Oak" by H.L. Avry - Alternate "Greatest Enemy"/"Herne's Son." Marion refuses to remain with the outlaws, leaving Albion behind in Sherwood.Vignettes include "Vain Sacrifice" by Marla Groves and "Wouldn't It Be Nice?" by Lila Bess.
Poetry and filks include "Blessed Be" by Rache (Major Oak Gold Award for RoS Adapted Filk), "The Never-Ending Filk" by the Old Prisoner, "Robbin' Robin" by the Mad Rabbit and "Succession" by Laura Chevening.
Interior artwork by Kathy Baka, Vicki Brinkmeier, David Chamberlain, Cindy Dreifort, Paulie, Kenneth Powlak, Rache and Roseanne Rice.
In the Shadow of the Wheel Vol. 1 by Cindy Fairbanks, Jenni & Peg Kennedy
1989 Major Oak Gold Award for RoS Novel/NovellaNovel that begins between first and second season and continues for twenty years. Robin of Loxley is held by the Faeries and returns to Sherwood as the new Herne, seeking out Marion, while Guy becomes the Earl of Garioch and takes Robert prisoner.
Interior artwork by Jenni, Jim Markle, Roseanne Rice (Major Oak Silver Award for RoS Illustrations) and Deb Walsh.
Legend edited by Janet P. Reedman
SASE to Janet P. Reedman, 232 Abington Avenue, Northampton NN1 4PR ENGLAND. RoS anthology zine b/w Loxley front cover by Tom ClarkStory contents:
"The Blessing" by Denyse Bridger - Post-third season. Amber of Cornwall becomes intimate with Nasir at Beltain. "Blind Trust" by Dianne Smith & Janet P. Reedman - First season. Crossover with "Beauty and the Beast," with Vincent transported back to Sherwood, where he and Loxley help one another. "Children of the Forest" by Janet P. Reedman - Post-third season. Marion, now of Halsted, and Robert help the new Hooded Man and his lady take their places in Sherwood. "Commemoration" by Jenni - "Greatest Enemy." The other outlaws remember Loxley. "Sasha and the Amulet of Light" by Brock Smith - Second season. The outlaws rescue a young girl with magical powers from an exorcist and a sorcerer. "Scarlet Memories" by Peg Kennedy - Post-"Greatest Enemy." Scarlet remembers Loxley and Elena.Vignettes include "The Bow," by Owen Neill, "The Chosen" by David Niall, "It Is Enough to Aim" by Cindy Fairbanks, "Mystic Reflections" by Andrew Springer, "The Price" by Cindy Fairbanks, "Promises Kept" by D. Linn, "Robin's Last Arrow" by Owen Neill, "A Sense of Duty" by Julie Phipps, "Shadows" by Cindy Fairbanks (tie - Major Oak Bronze Award for RoS Vignette) and "We All Knew Why" by Cindy Fairbanks.
Poetry and filks include "Al-Hakim" by Owen Neill, "Ancient Faith" by Owen Neill, "Demons Described" by Joyce M. Rattray, "Devoting Humanity and Courage" by Andrea Springer, "Echo" by David Cavanagh, "The Eden of My Dream" by David Cavanagh, "Eve of Oberon" by Owen Neill, "Every Dawn" by Janet P. Reedman, "For the Love of Marion" by Julie Phipps, "Forest Magic" by Peg Kennedy, "The Haunted Woodland" by Joyce M. Rattray, "Herne's Sons" by Janet P. Reedman, "In Sherwood Alone" by D. Linn, "Isadora" by Julie Phipps, "The Keepers" by Cathy Buburuz,, "Legend" by Denyse Bridger, "Marion" by D. Linn, "Midsummer Celebration" by Janet P. Reedman, "Mourning" by Cathy Buburuz, "Much" by Julie Phipps, "Pipes" by David Cavanagh, "Presentiment" by Janet P. Reedman, "Sacrifice" by Janet P. Reedman, "The Song" by David Cavanagh, "Song of Caer" by David Cavanagh, "The Sun Upon the Stream" by Janet P. Reedman, "Sweet Despair" by Janet P. Reedman, "The Wild Hart" by Geri E. Davis and "Witches and Fiends" by Joyce M. Rattray.
Interior artwork by Denyse Bridger, Cathy Buburuz, Jeanett Carnell, Julie Edwards, Arlene Gogan, Barb Johnson, Arthur R. Joyce, D. Linn, David Lloyd, Janet P. Reedman, Paul Reedman and Andrew Springer.
Who's Blake's III edited by Dianne M. Smith
SASE to Dianne Smith, 201 Sims Avenue, Victoria B.C. V8Z 1K4 Canada; email smiths@islandnet.com. Multimedia zine with RoS contents color Loxley & Herne cover by Arlene GoganRoS story contents:
"Birth of a Legend" by Janet P. Reedman - Pre-first season. Ailric of Loxley and his Faerie wife learn they will have a child. "To Build a Keep" by Janet P. Reedman - First/second season. Loxley and the outlaws travel to Hathersage, where they must align with tree spirits to exorcise ghosts trapped within a keep by an evil power. "Transgression: Interlude" by Denyse Bridger - First/second season. The outlaws meet Herne's daughter, Erenelle, who saves Gisburne's life. "Transgression Pt. 2: Masque" by Denyse Bridger - Post-third season. Long story, continuing the adventures of Erenelle. "Wheels of Fate" by Julie Phipps & Janet P. Reedman - Post-third season. Robert must rescue Marion from Gulnar.RoS poetry includes "The Saxon's Hope" by Janet P. Reedman and "Sir Guy" by Denyse Bridger.
Interior RoS artwork by Denyse Bridger, Jeanette Carnell and Julie Edwards.
Who's Blake's 4 edited by Dianne M. Smith
see address for "Who's Blake's III" multimedia zine with RoS contentsRoS story contents:
"Knight Errands" by Janet P. Reedman - First/second season. A well-meaning old knight tries to "rescue" Marion from the outlaws. "Transgression Pt. 3: Finale" - by Denyse Bridger. Continues the adventures of Erenelle.RoS vignettes include "Illusion" by Janet P. Reedman.
RoS poetry includes "In Clun Castle" "Strange Land" and two untitled poems by Janet P. Reedman.
RoS interior artwork by Denyse Bridger, Julie Edwards, Nancy Louise Freeman, Arlene Gogan and Kevin Hopins.