Fruit Cocktail
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| Title: | Fruit Cocktail (the last issue was titled "Fruit Cocktale") |
| Publisher: | Rainbow Dragon Press & Fruit Press/Wayward Press |
| Editor(s): | Kari Masoner |
| Date(s): | 1991-2000 |
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| Genre: | slash |
| Fandom: | multimedia |
| Language: | English |
| External Links: |  a nod to the title from A Portfolio of Poetry and Portraits, a Harry and Johnny zine |
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Fruit Cocktail is a slash anthology. There are five issues. The last issue is titled "Fruit Cocktale."
This zine has a sister zine called Fruit-of-the-Month Club Minizine.
Descriptions from Ads
From a description in On the Double #25: "Multi-media 'slash'. Stories, poetry, artwork need to contain at least three references to fruit. It's easy folks, just use your imagination!"
A fan in 1992 recommended them for their art: "... 2-3 Suzan Lovett plates per zine!" [1]
From a description in On the Double #34: "Another collection of multi-media 'fruit stories'. Stories must contain fruit (in addition to the two-legged kind!)"
A July 1993 ad in GAZ called it "unpretentious fun."
Issue 1
Fruit Cocktail 1 was published in May 1991 and is 68 pages long. Its subtitle is, "Harry and Johnny's Fruit of the Month Club." which is a nod to the food company, "Harry and David" as well as a pun on the names Harry/Johnny and a slang term for homosexuality: fruit.
The art is by Kari Masoner, Ruth Kurz, Suzie Lovett, Todd Hamilton, and DVS.
The zine's warning:
Warning! This zine contains sexually explicit, same sex, adult-oriented material and will not be knowingly sold to anyone under the age of 18. If you suffer from a weak heart, or are mortally offended by gay sex, I can suggest a nice vanilla-flavored, teen romance. If, on the other hand, you indulge yourself in the pursuit of orgiastic, licentious reading, then, baby this zine’s for you!
From the editorial by Masoner:
This zine has finally made it off the printing press, with a lot of support and encouragement from Ruth (aka SKIP). I’d like to take this time to thank Ruth and everyone else who contributed their talent to this creation and to thank them for their patience. I hope it was worth the wait and you enjoy reading the many “fruity” stories within these pages as much as I have. (Have you ever tried to type this kind of story at work and someone comes up and wants to know what you’re laughing at! Talk about heart failure!)
From the editorial by Kurz:
This zine, although inspired by a page in an H/J fun supplement, is wholly Kari’s creation. My part was to reinspire her when life interrupted her plans. Life does that. I’ve done little writing or drawing for awhile. With some variations, all of my artwork appearing here has previously been published in various past zines. My warmest thanks to all the much-appreciated friends who have contributed to make this unpretentious bit of fun into a very nice zine.
- Street Hearts, poem by London Fogg (Professionals) (1)
- Fruity Memories by Robbie Starsky and Hutch (3)
- Passion Fruit by Janie Griffith (Miami Vice) (7)
- An Apple a Day by Ruth Kurz (Harry and Johnny) (9)
- Make It So by Sirena (Miami Vice) (10)
- Changeling by Crazy Cat (Star Trek: TNG) (11)
- Lemon Aide by Terri (Vas & Dex) (15)
- Forbidden Fruit, part 1 by DVS (Man from UNCLE) (17)
- Rough Travels by Merlin (Riptide) (21)
- I Left My Heart at Gulls Way by Ruth Kurz (Harry/Johnny/Hardcastle and McCormick) (25)
- Just Filling in Time by Merlin (Magnum P.I.) (27)
- Collage (ads and clippings) by various fans (28)
- Forbidden Fruit, part 1 by DVS (this story has a sequel in the next issue called "Revelation") (Man from UNCLE) (29)
- It's All in Your Mind, Judge by Pat (Hardcastle and McCormick) (37)
- Rest Period by Crazy Cat (Hill Street Blues) (40)
- Dessert First by Prunella (Professionals) (42)
- Fruit & Nuts by Robbie (Simon and Simon) (44)
- Peaches & Cream by Merlin (Miami Vice) (46)
- Going For the Silver by Ruth Kurz (Harry and Johnny) (49)
- Secret Rendezvous by Crazy Cat (Riptide) (50)
- Time Out by Crazy Cat (V) (52)
- I Dreamed Last Night by Isis, has a Suzan Lovett illustration (Blake's 7) (reprinted in The Big B7 Zine) (54)
- The Ivy and the Vine, poem by Rachel Duncan (Professionals) (67)
from issue #1, Ruth Kurz
from issue #1, Ruth Kurz
from issue #1, Ruth Kurz
from issue #1, Ruth Kurz
from issue #1, Todd Hamilton, portrays Vas/Dex
from issue #1, Ruth Kurz
from issue #1
from issue #1, Suzan Lovett
from issue #1, Ruth Kurz
from issue #1, Suzan Lovett
Issue 2
Fruit Cocktail 2 was published in March 1992 and is 118 pages long. It has the subtitle: A Second Helping. It was "Another multi-media, mixed bag of fruit stories."
The art is by Ruth Kurz, Suzan Lovett, Kari Masoner, DVS, KOZ, and Terri Librande.
From Masoner:
I have found that I’m missing a lot of great talent because of my “fruit” requirement, so it has been suggested that I open Fruit Cocktail to all contributors. If writer’s/artists want to include fruit in their stories/artwork, please do! But, if it really is too difficult, contribute anyway. I don’t want to miss anyone’s talent because of restrictions. However, Fruit Cocktail will always remain a multi- media ‘slash’ fandom.
From Kurz:
Here we are again, and I want to thank all our wonderful contributors for another good variety of new stories, poetry, and artwork. My own drawings, however, are oldies, and I want to thank KOZ for helping out with some last minute ones previously published in Bodacious zines. As to the fruit,
I think it’s fun to see the unique ways writers have of using it in the story. Sometimes a single word does it. Enjoy!
- Fruit Can Be Hazardous to Your Health! by Robbie (Riptide) (1)
- Fruit Salad, poem by Paula Smith (multifandom) (4)
- Enough by Misty Mayfair (Quantum Leap) (5)
- Aloha-Oy! by Robyn LaSalle (21 Jump Street) (9)
- Revelations by DVS (sequel to "Forbidden Fruit" from the previous issue) (Man From U.N.C.L.E.) (14)
- A Whale of a Tale by Pat Sherman (Hardcastle & McCormick/Harry and Johnny) (51)
- Rebel Heart, poem by Rachel Duncan (The Professionals) (62)
- Sweet Sticky Ricky, or "Can You Bake a Cherry Pie, Ricky-boy?" by Robbie (Simon and Simon) (65)
- Sweet Sticky Ricky, or "Can You Bake a Cherry Pie, Ricky-boy?", poem by Kari Masoner by Robbie (Simon and Simon) (66)
- Open All Night by Misty Mayfair (Quantum Leap) (67)
- Aftermath -- Escape From New York: A New Beginning by Crazy Cat (Escape From New York) (69)
- The Last Echo of Gunfire by Doreen Tracy (Quantum Leap/Starsky & Hutch) (77)
- A Lover's Leap by Doreen Tracy (sequel to 'Last Echo') (Quantum Leap) (86)
- Under the Cherry Moon by Robyn LaSalle (Miami Vice) (94)
- Reprieve by Ruth Kurz (Harry and Johnny) (100)
- Gemini Dream, poem by Rachel Duncan (The Professionals) (102)
- Heroes by Isis (Blake's 7) (101)
- Drunken Halls by Robbie (Hardcastle and McCormick) (113)
from issue #2, Terri Librande
from issue #2, KOZ, reprinted in Dyad #6
from issue #2, KOZ
from issue #2, KOZ
from issue #2, Suzan Lovett
from issue #2, Terri Librande
from issue #2, Suzan Lovett
from issue #2, Ruth Kutz
from issue #2, sample text
Issue 3
Fruit Cocktail 3 was published in March 1993 and has 118 pages. Its subtitle is: "Fruit Cocktail Again!?"
This issue contains art by BARAVAN, Helena Wolff, Jeanne McClure, Kate Nuernberg, and TACS.
- A Bit of the Bush by Ruth Kurz (Harry & Johnny) (1)
- A Morning in the Life by Eileen Roy (The Professionals) (4)
- Beyond the Stars by M.L. Millard (Starsky & Hutch) (7)
- Bound by Kyra Taylor (The Equalizer) Scott McCall/Harley Gage (15)
- The Fantasy Affair by Emmi Hesr Re (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) (36)
- Florida Sunshine by DVS (The Professionals) (45)
- Four Times the Owl Called by Robbie (Twin Peaks) Dale Cooper/Harry Truman (81)
- Fruit Cake by Helena Wolff (Quantum Leap) (86)
- L.A. Stakeout by Robbie (Starsky & Hutch) (88)
- Meeting on a Street Corner by Eileen Roy (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) (93)
- Peaches 'n' Cream by Jeannie Marie (Simon & Simon) (94)
- Proverbs One, Rhymes Five by London Fogge (poem, fandom unnamed) (100)
- Starsky’s Song by M.L. Millard (Starsky & Hutch) (101)
- The Sugar and Spice Affair by Mim (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) (113)
- Whispers From the Shadows by Leah S. (Starsky & Hutch) (115)
from issue #3, Starsky and Hutch by TACS
from issue #3, McCall and Gage by Kate Nuernberg
from issue #3, George Crowley by Jeanne McClure
from issue #3, Cooper and Harry by Helena Wolf
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3
See reactions and reviews for Fantasy Affair.
See reactions and reviews for Meeting on a Street Corner.
See reactions and reviews for The Sugar and Spice Affair.
[Florida Sunshine]: Why this must be read: Today’s rec is a slightly more serious/realistic story, set overseas. The use of well-developed and well-written OCs (without a Mary-Sue in sight) is what makes this fic interesting. They are used to support and kickstart the main relationship. The lads are in Florida in the line of duty and have a few days to spare. They meet an American couple, a brother and sister, and their romantic interactions with these make them rethink their own relationship. The story is rated adult for the OC part. The slash pairing is only just on the horizon when the story ends and readers are expected to exercise their imagination which is something I enjoy doing. The OC entanglements provide plenty to base that imagination on, just as they do for the lads! [2]
Issue 4
Fruit Cocktail 4 was published in May 1994 and is 92 pages long.
From the editorial:
Welcome to the last issue of Fruit Cocktail! I hope you've enjoyed reading this series as much as I've enjoyed publishing it. However, all good things come to an end at some time.
I will continue to publish zines, but I've decided to go on to other projects/fandoms, namely. Corridors, a Kung Fu: The Legend Continues zine, and Sidekicks & Swordplay, a multi-media "sword & martial arts" zine [3]. These two are non-slash.
Also in the planning stages are Synergy (Starsky & Hutch) [4], Affairs to Remember (UNCLE) [5], A Little B&D (Professionals) [6] and Cupid Leaps & Quantum Crossovers (Quantum Leap crossover) [7]. These four are slash.
- Dessert by Khylara (MacGyver) (1)
- Fruit Cocktail by Vonne Shepard (multiple fandoms) (4)
- The Domino Effect by Denyse Bridger (The Equalizer) (5)
- The Final Night Affair by Mary Millard (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.) (reprinted in Reclassified Affairs #2) (44)
- Gentle Reminder by Doreen Tracy (Quantum Leap) (63)
- Make My Day by Ruth Kurz (Pros/Harry & Johnny) (67)
- Payback is a Mother by Doreen Tracy (Quantum Leap) (72)
- Ride 'Em Cowboy by Mandi Kelly (Hardcastle and McCormick) (76)
- The Safeway Compromise by Leah S. (Starsky and Hutch) (81)
- Strawberry Blond by Jeannie Marie (Simon and Simon) (82)
- Truth Games by Theresa Kyle (Starsky and Hutch) (88)
Issue 5
Fruit Cocktale 5 (note the title change) was published in March 2000 and contains 97 pages.
It contains clip art of fruit, and several black and white screenshots.
From the title page: "Mostly, a Sentinel zine... Contains Non-Net Stories."
- Stopping for Apples by Mikasa (The Sentinel) (1)
- An Angel's Kiss by Suzan Lynne (The Sentinel) (7)
- A Night in Purgatory by Suzan Lynne (The Sentinel) (19)
- My Way Home by Rayden Star (The Sentinel) (21)
- Whip Cream Dream by Pumpkin (The Sentinel) (25)
- Sometimes a Banana is Just a Banana by Virginia Vaughn (The Sentinel) (31)
- Returning to Heaven by Suzan Lynne (The Sentinel) (55)
- The Season by Jane Mailander (The Sentinel) (63)
- Raspberries 'n Cream by Suzan Lynne (The Sentinel) (67)
- Yes, We Have No Bananas by Helmboy (The Sentinel) (71)
- Assistance Rendered by Joana Dey (The Professionals) (77)
- Certainties by Isabeau (Star Wars (TPM)) (85)
- Kiwi by Isabeau (Angel) (91)
References
- ^ fan's comments on Virgule-L, quoted anonymously (October 28, 1992)
- ^ from Crack Van (May 3, 2012)
- ^ This proposed zine was not published.
- ^ This proposed zine was not published.
- ^ Was this proposed zine Affairs to Remember (Man from UNCLE slash zine)?
- ^ Was this proposed zine A Little B & D?
- ^ This proposed zine was not published.