As Time Goes Bye

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This article is about Quantum Leap anthology. For TV Series, see As Time Goes By (TV series). For other uses, see As Time Goes By.
Zine
Title: As Time Goes Bye
Publisher: Featherpaw Press
Editor(s): see below
Date(s): 1992-1993
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Medium: print zine
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Genre: gen
Fandom: Quantum Leap
Language: English
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As Time Goes Bye is a gen Quantum Leap anthology.

Regarding the title: "“That's 'by,' Sam." "But, Al, time is always saying 'bye to me.'"

Issue 1

cover of issue #1

As Time Goes Bye 1 was published in 1992 and contains 108 pages.

It was edited by Vicki L. Martin and H. Ann Walton.

From the editorial:

First of all (or is that second—? I’m lousy at math), a disclaimer note. There seems to be a wide opinion concerning Sam Beckett: does he or doesn't he? Leap, that is. Physically. Some fan writers believe — and some of the TV episodes maintain (re: Sam having a baby when Al tells us it is "physically impossible for a man to become pregnant") — that the body is Sam's; only people’s perceptions and mirror reflections see him as his host persona. Other writers believe that only Sam's "essence", i.e. his "spirit", leaps, temporarily replacing that of the host body. We make no distinctions here. Too many good stories would be turned away if we chose to be picky on such a tiny disagreement of detail.

  • A Look Before Leaping by Nancy Klauschie (1)
  • The Beginning, poem by Melissa Mastoris (11)
  • The Shadow of a Doubt by Cheryl Benson (13)
  • Thank You, Al, poem by Heidi Bloebaum (22)
  • Things in Their Season by Mary Robertson (23)
  • The Question by Heidi Bloebaum (27)
  • The Courier by Catherine O'Hearn ("Sam meets a Revolutionary War ghost.") (29)
  • Living Doll by Jackie Wagner ("Every fan's dream - Sam and Al dolls to play with.") (47)
  • Conflict of Interest, poem by Melissa Mastoris (51)
  • T'was the Leap Before Christmas by Brenda Anders ("A WOTW cross-universe story with Sam as Harrison Blackwood.") (reprinted in Leap of the Worlds and Green Floating Weirdness #6) (53)
  • Prayer, poem by Melissa Mastoris (72)
  • Future Paths by Rebecca Reeves ("A leaper gets to influence a Congressional hearing on the project, from the inside.") (73)
  • Just Another Face, Reflecting Off the Wall by Gillian Holt ("A veterans' reunion in 1993.") (1993 FanQ nominee - Favorite QL story) (reprinted in Black Ops #2, Leap of the Worlds, and Green Floating Weirdness #23) (85)
  • Other inside art.

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1

Four out of five stars... poor art but wonderful stories. "The Courier" - Catherine O'Hearn. Sam meets a Revelutionary War ghost. "Living Doll" - Jackie Wagner. Every fan's dream - Sam and Al dolls to play with. "T'Was the Leap Before Christmas" - Brenda A.. another WOTW cross-universe story with Sam as Harrison Blackwood, at least he's a fellow astrophysicist. "Future Paths" - Rebecca Reeves. A leaper gets to influence a Congressional hearing on the project, from the inside. "Another Face Reflecting off the Wall" - Gillian Holt. A veterns reunion in 1993. (1993 FanQ nominee - Favorite QL story).[1]

I found out about this zine when I inquired about another one and I decided to order it as it featured a work by one of my favorite Quantum Leap fiction authors, Rebecca Reeves. As it turned out, not only was Rebecca's piece great, but most of the others were as well. (By the way, the title is not a misprint The spelling of "bye" is explained in the zine, I promise.) The zine begins with "A Look Before Leaping" (Nancy Klauschie). This is one of a number of stories I've read that hypothesize about how Sam's first leap must have come about. The author has created a very realistic scenario in which Dr. Beckett leaps after re turning from a subcommittee meeting at which his funding has been discontinued. A nicely done addition to hat aforementioned group of stories.

In "The Shadow of a Doubt" (Cheryl Benson), Sam leaps into a young man about to be married to a young woman with a dark secret He must help her deal with that secret or else she will run away, never to be seen again. This story was a pretty straightforward mystery that works, but would have worked even better had the author given the characters a little more depth.

"Things in Their Season" (Mary Robertson), finds Sam in the awkward position of having to make a life or death decision for wife of the man he's leaped into, following a tragic car accident. This story is handled very well, particularly Sam's struggle with his conscience after Al tells him what Ziggy predicts he's there to do.

"The Courier" (Catherine L. O'Heam), opens with Sam in the middle of what is seemingly the revolutionary war. But is this possible? (I'll never tell!) This is a great story, with all kinds of twist and turns, and a good chance for all to do a little more than dispense advice. A truly enjoyable piece.

“Living Doll” (Jackie Wagner) is a short, humorous story in which Sam is the title character. There were some great lines in this story and the author obviously had as much fun writing it as I did reading it.

“T’was the Leap Before Christmas” crosses Quantum Leap with The War of the Worlds. I’ve read a number of stories crossing these two shows, but not being very familiar with The War of the Worlds, I always have a little bit of a hard time getting into the characters. This was a good story, but I have a feeling that were I familiar with the other show, I might have enjoyed it a lot more.

“Future Paths” (Rebecca Reeves) was my favorite story (not surprising , considering the author was the reason I purchased the zine!) in this collection. It focuses on a committee meeting to discuss the renewal of funding for Project Quantum Leap. Among those present at the meeting are Al and Donna Elesee, and the meeting takes on a different “path” when one of the committee members has an uncharacteristic change of heart. I loved this look into life back at Project Quantum Leap and Rebecca, as always, has a firm grasp of her characters and the pace of the story. In a word— brilliant! Rounding out the zine is “Just Another Face, Reflecting Off The Wall” (Gillian Holt). This story finds Sam having to deal face to face with the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a Vietnam veteran. Members of this vet’s family are suffering, some who are also vets and some who are not, and Sam must help them learn to survive. This is a very difficult subject to deal with, but the author does a wonderful job. Also, as in “The Courier,’* A1 also puts in more than just an advisory appearance. The editor points out in her editorial that this story almost didn’t make it in time to be included in this zine. I’m very glad it did, for it was a perfect closing piece.

There were five poems scattered throughout the zine, which made for nice little breaks. Not being even close to a poetry connoisseur, though, I will leave my review of them at that This zine was a nice surprise, as I knew nothing about it — save for which authors were featured—when I ordered it I would definitely recommend it to anyone else who is in the mood for just such a surprise. Go for it! [2]

Issue 2

cover of issue 2

As Time Goes Bye 2 was published in 1993. It was edited by Glenda K. Jordon and Shannon R. Huckabay and has 280 pages. Artwork by Lana Claussen, Jana Claussen, Shannon Huckabay, and H. Ann Walton.

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2

Odd -- for the apparent resurgence in Hawaii 5-0... there is little fanfic, / or not, with it. The only other story I can recall is a recent QL crossover (in an otherwise putrid zine called "As Time Goes Bye #2" -- $25, worth $10.) [3]

Issue 3

As Time Goes Bye 3 was published in 1993 and contains 92 pages.

cover of issue #3

References

  1. ^ from QL Zine Reviews File #2 by Mary Anne Espenshade (July 1, 1994)
  2. ^ from The Hologram #4
  3. ^ from Virgule-L, quoted anonymously (Jun 23, 1993)
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