Harper Beat

Zine
Title:	Harper Beat (HarperBeat)
Publisher:	Fort Weyr out of Center Line, MI
Editor(s):	Andi Bennett-Banks (#54-#57, perhaps others)
Type:
Date(s):	1981-at least 2006 (gaps of several years at least twice)
Frequency:	quarterly
Medium:	print
Fandom:	Dragonriders of Pern
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Harper Beat is a gen Dragonriders of Pern newsletter.

It contains much fiction and art and some news.

The editorial in issue #45 states that to avoid interaction with McCaffrey's characters (which she requested her fans not to do), the authors moved 20 years beyond the end of The White Dragon. It is unknown if this applied to all the zines in this series or later ones.

Also see Between 'Zine.

Virus Warning!

Issues in late 1991 and early 1992 (perhaps others as well) had this warning:

Form issue #54:

HarperBeat is produced using MS Word 4.00D for the Mac. Disk submissions are accepted only on 3.5 disks using MS Word, WordPerfect, or IBM ASCII files. Any viruses transmitted to the editor's system will result in the discontinuating [sic] of this privledge. [sic]

Harper Beat Collected

There are at least two collected volumes, one for 1989 and one for 1990.

The 1989 issue was printed in June 1990 and contains 192 pages. It contains material from #37-#42.

The 1990 issue was printed in 1991 and contains 413 pages. It contains material from #43-#48.

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  1989

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  1990

Issue 1

Harper Beat 1 was published in 1981.

Issue 11

Harper Beat 11 was published in December 1983. The front cover is by K'lee.

"The Harper Beat at that time was around 30 pages. It was constructed of 8 sheets of Legal Size paper, hand typed (on a TYPE WRITER!) and stapled in the center. This format was used for many years."

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  front cover of issue #11

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  first page of issue #11

Issue 32

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  cover of issue #32

Issue 35

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  cover of issue #35

Issue 37

Harper Beat 37 was published in February 1989.

"By Issue #37, we were having a lot of production problems. We had grown to nearly 60 pages! This issue (cover by Robin Wood) was the last "digest" size Harper Beat ever printed. By then, the format of the content inside had grown to be pretty consistent with what you'd find in a Harper Beat today. The editor of the Harper Beat at that time did a lot of the cutting and pasting to put these 'zines together. We had entered the digital age and the individual sheets were created using Word Perfect and a daisy wheel printer. The pages where reduced and set onto Legal Size paper using the copy machine. It was February, 1989. We didn't know any better."

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  cover of issue #37

• Musenth's Dream (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• No Place like Home (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• Kreeings #37: "Masochists Have All the Fun" (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• Key Changes (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• Modulations (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• Through a Glass, Darkly... (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• Moonlight on the Weyr (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• G'hed, Make My Day (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• Dragon, Dragon (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• other unknown content

Issue 38

Harper Beat 38 was published April 1, 1989.

"On April 1st, 1989 we went 8 1/2 by 11! Pam Spurlock did the cover. We had mixed reaction to the first issue. A lot of people had really grown to love the digest format. We could now go directly from printer to copier and production became a whole lot easier. Especially at 6 issues a year! ssue #38 was also the first issue with our new masthead, the familiar "fort" shape you see on all of our publications. You learn something new every day, eh?"

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  cover of issue #38

• Draconic Logic (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• How High is the Sky? (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• Posting (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• With All the Best Intentions (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• The Buddy System (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• A Bisuit in the Hand is Worth Two in the Klah (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• Kreelings #8: Duty to the Weyrwoman (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• The Horrible, Awful, No Good, Very Bad Day (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• other unknown content?

Issue 39

cover of issue #39

Harper Beat 39 was published in June 1989 and contains 42 pages.

• Weyrwoman's Record (1)
• A Rose By Any Other Name by Wendy (Zac) Kosak (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (2)
• A Piece of Fluff by Debra (N'xar) Reuss (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (6)
• For Want of a Pen... by Nancy (Nickonee) Janda (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (8)
• Square One by Julia (G'tan) Ecklar (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (12)
• Weyr News (18)
• Threadfall by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak (22)
• Fort Fest Information (25)
• Blind Man's Bluff by Lisa (Shira) Padol (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (26)
• New Old Friends by Pam (Fr'nir) Spurlock (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (30)
• Birds of a Feather by Melissa (Shatani) Gelhaus (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (34)
• Kreelings# 39 "Through the Looking Glass" (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (37)
• Weyr Holding the Fort (41)
• art by Diana Stein, Sue Linville, Nancy Janda, Tom Howell, Sandy Schreiber, Drexler Robertson, Jennifer Crosby (Pam Spurlock is listed but crossed out by hand)

Issue 40

cover of issue #40

Harper Beat 40 contains 58 pages.

• Weyrwoman's Record (1)
• Kreelings (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (2)
• Someone Else's Dream by Caitrin (Govral) Baer (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (5)
• Hiccups by Karen Rose (Antek) Cercone (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (6)
• Forte from ForTen (9)
• The Most Improbable Choice by Jennie (Adriana) Rohde (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (10)
• Winter's Tale by Chantal (D'mir) Gaudiano (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (14)
• Out of the Blue by Melissa (Shaitani) Gelhaus (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (18)
• In Shadows Hid by Beth (C'rie) Bowles (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (22)
• Searching for Trouble by Karen (E'rina) Purcell (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (24)
• Weyr News (27)
• And Nothing But the Truth by Dave (N'gan) Parsley (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (32)
• No Room at the Inn submitted by Kristin (G'leep) Burger (35)
• Vintage by Wendy (Zac) Kosak (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (36)
• Intro to the Weyrs III (41)
• One Day by Debra (N'xar) Reuss (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (44)
• Round Robin by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (46)
• Fort Fest Information (51)
• Prelude by Julia (G'tan) Ecklar (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (52)
• Weyr Holding the Fort (58)
• art by Jennifer Crosby, Nancy Janda, Diana Stein, Sue Linville, Pam Spurlock, Stacy Lung, and Bill Hohman

Issue 41

cover of issue #41

Harper Beat 41 (v.8, n.5, issue 41) was published in October 1989 and contains 70 pages.

• Weyrwoman's Record (1)
• Kreelings (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (2)
• Zorath by Teresa (Ma'ying) Sarick (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (2)
• Commencement by Lara (Mecli) Van Winkle (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (6)
• And the Harper Sings... by Kristin (G'leep) Burger (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (16)
• Splashy Introductions by Ann (Ch'ell) Cecil (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (20)
• The Big Payoff by Diana (Jana) Stein (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (24)
• Weyr News (30)
• Legacy by Jennie (Adriana) Rohde (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (34)
• Good Intentions by Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (38)
• Wedding Gifts by Tracy (Elissa) Worcester (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (42)
• A Picture's Worth by Melissa (Shantani) Gelhaus (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (46)
• Helping Out by Karen Rose (Antek) Cercone (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (50)
• Lullaby for Mixed Voices by Julia (G'tan) Ecklar (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (56)
• Retribution by Wendy (Zac) Kosak (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (62)
• Cloudy, With a Chance of Showers by Maggi (Reggan) Rohde (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (66)
• Weyr Holding the Fort (70)
• Zombie Firelizards from Beyond the Grave (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• Out of Tune (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• art by Kristen Burger, Jennifer Crosby, Nancy Janda, Sue Linville, Stacy Lung, Sandra Santara, Sandy Schreiber, Diana Stein and Robin Wood

Issue 42

cover of issue #42

Harper Beat 42 was published in December 1989 and contains 74 pages.

• Retribution (conclusion) by Wendy (Zac) Kosak (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (2)
• Firelizard by Teri (Ma'ying) Sarick (7)
• Green Mischief by K. Rook (F'lis) Lieber (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (8)
• Teaching an Old Dog by Chantal (Galenna) Gauriano (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (12)
• Digging for Gold by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (16)
• SpaceCause (19)
• Lasting Impressions by Don (Corwin) Cox (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (20)
• DragonCon Review by Wendy (Zac) Kostak (23)
• Enough Hours in the Day by Tracy (Elissa) Worcester (24)
• Fort Fest VII Review by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak (27)
• Blood is Thicker than Wherry by Jennie (Adriana) Rohde (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (28)
• Weyr News (33)
• A Place to Call Home by Jennifer (Kaetry) Hutton (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (38)
• Graduation Ceremonies by Julia (G'tan) Ecklar (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (42)
• Fort Fest VIII Update (47)
• The Note by Debra (N'xar) Reuss (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (48)
• Finding-Day by Karen Rose (Antek) Cercone (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (50)
• Reinforcements by Judy (Peylan) Carter (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (54)
• Starting Off on the Wrong Foot by Amy (Sivaran) Finkbeiner (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (58)
• In the Act by Diana (Jana) Stein (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (62)
• Shell Game by Melissa (Shaitani) Gelhaus (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989") (66)
• Kreelings by Tome (R'gel) Howell (71)
• Weyr Holding Fort (74)
• Lullaby for Mixed Voices (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• Kreelings (also in "Harper Beat Collected 1989")
• art by Tristan Alexander, Jennifer Crosby, Amy Finkbeiner, Jennifer Janda, Nancy Janda, K. Rook Lieber, Sue Linville, Maggi Rohde, Diana Stein, and Robin Wood

Issue 43

cover of issue #43, Jim Gilbert

Harper Beat 43 contains 84 pages.

• Who? Me? by Caitrin (Govral) Baer (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (2)
• Cave-In by Melissa (Shaitani) Gelhaus and Pam (Fr'nir) Spurlock (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (6)
• Another Pigeon by JoAnn (Atira) Baasch (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (20)
• Initial Introductions by Krisitin (G'leep) Burger (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (24)
• What One Can Bear by Chantal (D'mir) Guadiano (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (26)
• New Arrival by Jim (B'ron) Gilbert (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (32)
• Pawn by Dave (N'gan) Parsley (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (36)
• Weyr News (40)
• Journeyman Blues by Wendy (Zac) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (46)
• Interior Decorators by Jennie (Adriana) Rohde (and Kireseth) (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (52)
• A Proper Tale by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (56)
• Just the Facts by Karen Rose (Antek) Cercone (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (60)
• Site Survey: Basic Data Form by Jennifer (Ashley) Sparenberg (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (63)
• Somewhere to Call My Home by Jo (Jolie) Grove (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (64)
• Timing It (A New Feature) (69)
• Heart to Heart by Melissa (Shaitani) Gelhaus (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (70)
• First Dibs by Pam Spurlock (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (78)
• Fort Fest 1990 (81)
• Weyr Holding the Fort (83)
• art by Tristan Alexander, Tamara Chandler, Jennifer Crosby, Amy Finkbeiner, Jim Gilbert (front cover), Nancy Halpern, Jennifer Janda, Nancy Janda (back cover), Sue Linville, Stacy Lung, Maggi Rhode, Pam Spurlock, Diana Stein

Issue 44

cover of issue #44, Amy Finkbeiner

Harper Beat 44 was published in April 1990 and contains 108 pages.

• Southern Exposure by Tom (R'gel) Howell (2)
• Looking Back by Judy (Peylan) Carter (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (6)
• Flight Plan by Ginger (Melinna) Melton (9)
• Dear Ma'am by Karen Rose (Antek) Cercone (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (10)
• How to Make Friends and Amuse People by Jo (Jolie) Grove (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (14)
• Banished by Barb (Splinter) Denz (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (19)
• A Favor to a Friend by Jennie (Adriana) Rohde (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (20)
• Fort Fest Update (23)
• The Wrong Side of the Bed by Charles (Aldor) Schultz (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (24)
• Fort Fest Map (27)
• Glimpses by Hope Erica (Keva) Ring (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (28)
• Between the Lines by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (32)
• Lylyth by Caitrin (G'vral) Baer (35)
• Out of the Nest by Lisa (Shira) Padol (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (36)
• Better Off Dead by Julia (G'tan) Ecklar (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (42)
• Lorest for the Weary by Lesley (N'ue) London (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (46)
• Weyr News (49)
• What Dragon Lost? by Nina (Sinnahn) Pantazis (54)
• Looking for Trouble by Kristin (G'leep) Burger and Maggi (R'gan) Rohde (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (60)
• Aspirations by Don (C'win) Cox (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (63)
• Waiting Game by Cindy (Irilyn) Wallace (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (64)
• Safe Harbor by Ginger (Melinna) Melton (67)
• Operation: Rescue by Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (68)
• Hideaway by Eden (Eedon) Kuhlenschmidt and Virginian (F'len) Harvin (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (72)
• One for the Road by Leilani (Clianna) Dawson (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (76)
• Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers by Wendy (Zac) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (80)
• Birthday Surprises by Steve (Ch'van) Herrick (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (86)
• Timing It (89)
• Cold Night, Warm Sands by JoAnn (Atira) Baasch (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (90)
• Ghost Pains by Beth (C'rei Bowles (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (94)
• Tender Hearts by Jayne (Amicalamasabachthani) Moore (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (96)
• Final Destination by Ginger (Melinna) Melton (101)
• Game of Chance by Meliss (Shaitani) Gelhaus (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (102)
• Weyr Holding the Fort (107)
• art by Tristan Alexander, Tamara Chandler (back cover), Jennifer Crosby, June Drexler Robertson, Amy Finkbeiner, Jim Gilbert, Lisa Haders, Nancy Halpern, Tom Howell, Nancy Janda, Sue Linville, Stacy Lung, Jayne Moore, Maggi Rohde, Sandy Schreiber, Charles Schultz, Pam Spurlock, Diana Stein, Kathleen Thompson

Issue 45

cover of issue #45, Stacy Lung

Harper Beat 45 was published in June 1990 and contains 111 pages.

The art is by Tristan Alexander, Kristin Burger, Tamara Chandler, Jennifer Crosby (back cover), Anthony Day, June Drexler Robertson, Amy Finkbeiner, Jim Gilbert, Nancy Halpern, Jennifer Janda, Nancy Janda, Stacy Lung (front cover), Charles Schultz, and Diana Stein.

• Circle by Melissa (Shaitani) Gelhaus (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (2)
• Justification by Seth (S'tel) Bonder (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (5)
• Adjustments by Rhonda (Sienna) Resue (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (6)
• A Smiling Healer by Amy (Sivaran) Finkbeiner (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (9)
• Now You've Done It! by Kristin (G'leep) Burger (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (11)
• Mente et Malleo by Karen Rose (Antek) Cercone (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (12)
• Teach Me to Sing by Barb (Splinter) Denz (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (16)
• No Pun Intended by Jennie (Adriana) Rohde (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (18)
• Details, Details by Charles (Aldor) Schultz (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (22)
• A Visit from Home by Lisa (Shira) Padol (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (28)
• The Jealous Ones by Toni (Jatarro) Piper (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (33)
• Luck of the Gem by Chris (Dentik) Dailey (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (34)
• The One that Got Away by David (Uichek) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (38)
• Counting the Cost by Jo (Jolie) Grove (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (42)
• Weyr News (45)
• The Best Kept Secrets by Don (C'win) Cox (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (50)
• Face the World by Deborah (Y'solt) Fredericks (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (56)
• The Price of Forgiveness by Tracy (Elissa) Worcester (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (59)
• Timing It (61)
• Wood Dragons by Debra (N'xar) Reuss and Maggi (R'gan) Rohde (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (62)
• Gather 'Round by David (S'gon) Stein (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (64)
• Just So by Diana (Jana) Stein (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (70)
• Duty to the Weyr by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak (74)
• A Pig in the Poke by Wendy (Zac) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (78)
• Side Bets with Koi by June (Lawrencin) Drexler Robertson (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (84)
• Shall We Dance? by Julia (G'tan) Ecklar (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (90)
• Harpers, Firelizards and Wine... Oh, My! by Tamara (Palna) Chandler (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (96)
• The Right Thing to Do by Nancy (Lilandra) Halpern (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990") (100)
• Post Scripts by JoAnn Baasch (104)
• Weyr Holding the Fort

Issue 46

Harper Beat 46 was published in 1990.

• Should It Come True by Nina (Sinnahn) Pantazis (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• 101 Uses by Bob (Klehaan) Gelhaus (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Doubt by Steve (Ch'van) Herrick (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Down for the Count by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Bedside Confessions by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• All Fowled Up by Jennifer (Ashley) Sparenberg (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• The Trouble with Numbweed by Paula (Corky) Carmer (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• A Human of One's Own by Dani (Tipple) Zweig (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Raise You One Dragon by June (Lawrencin) Drexler Robertson (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Mirror, Mirror by Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Desiring That Man's Art by Chantal (D'mir) Gaudiano & Jennie (Adrianna) Rohde (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Weyr News
• A Salute to Fallen Comrades by Rhonda (Sienna) Resue (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Calico Calcite by Karen Rose (Antek) Cercone
• Close Encounters of the Dragon Kind by Sherrie (Nadina) Kidder (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Close by Barb (Splinter) Denz (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• My Visit to Ruatha River Hold by Donald (Ilastir) Bisdorf (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• A Distant Promise by Sara (Dare) Baker
• A New Form of Art by Lisa (Shira) Padol (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Volcanoes on the Brain by David (Uicheck) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• 2 A.M. Feedings by the Weyrlings (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Fort Fest Report
• Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow by Sherrie (N'dina) Kidder (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Unfinished Business by Michaela (Lorella) Draper (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Compromises by Ann (Ch'ell) Cecil (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Ant Misbehavin' by Melissa (Shaitani) Gelhaus (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Flitter Jitters by Charles (Al'dor) Schultz (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Reconciliation by Pam (Fr'nir) Spurlock (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")

Issue 47

Harper Beat 47 was published in October 1990.

• The Hatching by Barb (Splinter) Denz
• A Weyrling's Life is Not a Happy One by Paula (Corky) Carmer (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Girls Just Want to Fave Fun by Melissa (Shaitani) Gelhaus and D.M. (Jetta) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• The Zombie Firelizard Stomp
• The Test by Rhonda (Sienna) Harms (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• No Day at the Beach by Tristan (T'ran) Alexander (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Harpers and Healers by Laurie (Megana) Hutchison (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Murder on the Orienting Express by Charles (Al'dor) Schultz (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• A Crock Full of Fun by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Hatching Results (The Second Chapter)
• South for the Winter by Lisa (Shira) Padol (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Song for Two Voices by Chantal (D'mir) Gaudiano (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Shut Out by June (L'rencin) Drexler Robertson (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Life Begins at Thirty by Susan (Candra) Rice (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Bad Day at Black Rock by Karen Rose (Antek) Cercone (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Weyr News
• Fears and Spheres by Dave (U'chek) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Masterstroke by Judy (Peylan) Carter (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Home by Laurel (Trivanna) Meulendyk (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Variations on a Theme by Julia (G'tan) Ecklar (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Betrayal by Jo (Jolie) Grove (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• What Goes Up by Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• From the Ground by Karen (E'rina) Purcell
• Solo Flight by Wendy (Z'del) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Showdown by Melissa (Shaitani) Gelhaus (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Report from the 1990 World Science Fiction Convention by Dennis (B'reltam) Caswell
• Weyr Holding the Fort
• Timing It

Issue 48

Harper Beat 48 was published in 1990.

• A Capella by Julia ( G'tan) Ecklar & Melissa (Shaitani) Gelhaus (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Turn's End by Teri (Ma'ying) Sarick (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Opening Move by Cheryl (Kean) Smyth Kiser (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Crushes by Karen (E'rina) Purcell (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• No Place Like Home by K. Rook (F'lis) Leiber (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Song by Jo (Jolie) Grove (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Giant Nightmare Goldfish From Beyond the Bowl by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Dragon's Eyes by Michaela (Lorella) Drapes (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Dead Ringer by Karen Rose (Antek) Cercone (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Fools and Little Archivists by Lisa (Shira) Padol (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Shut Out (Part II) by June (L'rencin) Drexler Robertson (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Weyrlings, Dragons, and Firelizards by Paula (Corky) Carmer (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Weyr News
• Family Connections by Wendy (Z'del) Kosak (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Fort Fest 1991
• Masterful Decisions by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Louie, Louie by Aaron (Balion) Wollerton
• Reevaluating by Jenni (Adriana) Rohde (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Fill Your Needles With Care by Sheila (Raven) Willis (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• As One by Adrienne (ShyWren) Wilder (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Mares Eats Oats, and Does Eat Oats (But Little Bugs Eat Flowers) by Jon (Inogrin) Tollerton (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Buckles, Buckles, Who's Got Buckles? by Nancy (Lilandra) Halpern (reprinted in "Harper Beat Collected 1990")
• Weyr Holding the Fort

Issue 49

cover of issue #49

Harper Beat 49 was published in January/February 1991.

• Surprises by Debbie Williams (3)
• New Beginnings by Rhonda Harms (6)
• Shattered Barrier by Toni Piper (10)
• Omlettes (sic) and Other Disasters by Charlie Schultz and Hope Erica Ring (12)
• Of a Confused Soul by Maggie Rohde (18)
• Words to Remember by Chris Dailey (22)
• Modern Pernese Candidate by Paula Carmer (27)
• Dragon's Side by Lisa Padol ((28)
• Shell-Shocked by Lara Van Winkle (31)
• Let the Chips Fall by Melissa Gelhause (34)
• All the Werylings Die by David Kosak (40)
• Figure-Eights by June Drexler-Roberston (48)
• The Tale of the Chocolate Cello by L. Rook Leiber (52)
• Queen's Gambit... Declined by Cheryl Smyth Kiser (60)
• Teacher's Pet by Cyndy Haywood (64)
• Day Off by Michael Grandey (71)
• Ghostwater Wood by Karen Rose Cercone (74)
• Training Aids by Andi Bennett-Banks (81)
• Double, Double by Jennie Rohde (86)
• Out of Place by Amy Finkbeiner (90)
• And the Weyrleader is... written and art by Diana Harlan Stein (95)
• The Perfect Gift by Debra Reuss (102)
• Cupid's Arrows by Jennifer Hutton (104)
• Get Me to the Church on Time by Julia Ecklar (111)
• The Best Wedding Ever by D.M. Kosak (118)
• Fort Fest Update, Convention News, Ads
• art by Tristan Alexander, Heather Bruton, Jennifer Crosby, June Drexler-Robertson, Amy Finkbeiner, Frank Gembeck Jr., Jim Gilbert, Nancy Janda, Barbi Johnson, April Lee, SanTara, Charlie Schultz, Diana Harlan Stein

Issue 50

cover of issue #50, April Lee

Harper Beat 50 has a front cover by April Lee and a back cover by Andi Bennett-Banks. It was published in Mar/April 1991.

Summaries provided by Joan Fisher (S'relle):

• A Day in the Life by Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton (2) (Kaetryn is put in charge of her first case.)
• Double, Double, pt.2 by Jennie (Adriana) Rohde (6) (Adriana visits her mother and they come to an understanding.)
• Halfway I Live, poem by Ruth (Il'an) Heller (11)
• Betrayal by Jo (Jolie) Grove (12) (Jolie learns a lesson from Trib.)
• Healing Elixir by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks (16) (Deleyan finds a cure for the firelizards from an unexpected source.)
• The Grateful and the Dead by Hope Erica (Keva) Ring (24) (Keva saves Al'dor, then lets him save her.)
• Missing: One Firelizard and Echo-Cat by Todd (X-len) McFann (30) (X'len spends his day off chasing his cat and firelizard.)
• Pernese Colloquialisms by Stacy (T'roi) Lung (35)
• Opening Stanza by Beth (Jalynn) Bowles (36) (Just when she needed an inspiration, she gets Searched.)
• Born Useless by Paula (Corky) Carmer (40) (Corky searches for the perfect Craft.)
• Puzzled and Bewildered by Amy (S'varan) Finbeiner (48) (S'varan learns Adriana has cut her hair, and he searches for a Natal Day gift.)
• State of the Editors (53)
• I Prefer to Do the Exams! by Cinza (D'ijon) Ienzi (54) (When D'ijon's family comes to visit, they make taking exams seem easy!)
• Weyr News (57)
• Duet in Blue and Bronze by Donald (I'stir) Bisdorf (60) (I'stir finds out a few things about being a rider.)
• For the Measure, poem by Teri Sarick (65)
• Turnabout or Weyrlings Do teh Straaangest Things! by Cyndy (R'selle) Haywood (66) (The weyrlings try to convince Al'dor to stop "helping.")
• I Know an Old Holder (Who Swallowed a Pie) by Jon (Inogrin) Tollerton (72) (Inogrin is Searched and finds out the results of his test.)
• A Little Knowledge by Rhonda (Sienna) Harms (77) (Sienna learns the hard way about the difference between beast- and dragon-healing.)
• The Hatching by Candy (Elalea) Brown (81) (Elalea gets sent to the Weyr.)
• By the Seat of My Pants by K. Rook (F'lis) Lieber (84) (F'lis drowns her sorrows and gambles away more than she knows.)
• Fish Story by Jim (B'ron) Gilbert (89) (B'ron gets called out on a rescue.)
• Recapping the Facts by Lisa (Shira) Padol (92) (Shira continues the hunt for the Feathered Mushroom.)
• Paperwork by Diana (Jana) Stein (96) (Jana gets a secretary. (Comic format))
• Things that Go Bump by Harold (Ab'lard) Feld (102) (Ab'lard transfers in and becomes an apprentice explorer.)
• Do I Like Her? By Nancy (Nickonne) Janda (108) (Nickonne goes on a wild ride and gets the perfect gift for Sienna.)
• Popping Ocean by Charles W. (Al'dor) Schultz (114) (Al'dor goes /between/ for the first time, and causes a splash.)
• Changing Times by Eden (Eedon) Kuhlenschmidt (120) (Eedon deals with losing a friend, and finds out she is carrying his child.)
• Turn and Face the Change by Heather (Aden) Burton (124) (Aden faces his greatest loss, and is sent to face a new challenge.)
• Women! by hantal (D'mir) Gaurdiano (134) (D'mir tries to do something nice, but it turns out to be a comedy of misunderstandings.)
• Weyr Holding Fort (139)
• Timing It (141)
• art by Rillon Anthony, Andi Bennett-Banks, Heather Bruton, Tracy Davis, June Drexler Robertson, Frank Gembeck, Jim Gilbert, Nancy Halpern, Jennifer Janda, Nancy Janda, K. Rook Leiber, Tamara Lowry, Lyne Masamitzu, Lori Mozina, Sandy Schreiber, Charles W. Schultz, Diana Stein and Pam Whitelark

Issue 51

Harper Beat 51 was published in June/July 1991.

• For Her Own Good by Leslee (Nijele) Roberts.
• A Precious Story by Cheryl (Kean) Smith-Kiser.
• Wild Wherry Chase by Warren (Yeigre) Luftig.
• My Southern Vacation by Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton.
• Notes on the Feathered Mushroom by Gail (Jelzyn) Celio.
• Hands-On Training by K. Rook (F'lis) Leiber.
• The Greatest Invention of All Time by Charles W. (Al'dor) Schultz.
• Shadowsong by Beth (Jalynn) Bowles.
• Demonstrations by Karen (E'rina) Purcell.
• Straight Fight Flight by June (L'rencin) Drexler-Robinson.
• Friends by Jim (B'ron) Gilbert.
• Ominous Premonitions by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks.
• Eggs-aactly What the Healer Ordered by Debbir (C'tari) Williams.
• Hot Waters by Lisa (Shira) Padol.
• Guinea Pig by Paula (Corky) Carmer.
• Great Balls of Fire by Aaron (Balion) Wollerton.
• How Much is That Dragon in the Window by Nancy (Carey) Romick
• Exercises in Problem Solving by Hope Erica (Keva) Ring
• The Gift by Rhonda (Sienna) Harms.
• Sudden Wedding by Laurie (Megana) McCurry
• Mission: Im-pun-able by Jennie (Adrianna) Dailey
• Men and Boys by Nancy (Lilandra) Halpern
• Empathy Run Amok by Ruth (I'lan) Heller
• Fetchin' Carey by Cyndy (R'selle) Haywood
• Persistence of Memory by Jennifer (Taver) McMillan

Issue 52

Harper Beat 52 was published in August/September 1991.

• All Work and No Play by Laura (Rachel) Seiver
• Baa Baa Blacksmith by Cyndy (R'selle) Haywood
• The Aging Harper by Cheryl (Kean) Smythe-Keiser
• I Only Want To See You Smile by Laurie (Megana) McCurry
• The Adventure Begins by P.J. (Alyndrue) Alexander
• Innocence Abroad by Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton
• Dreams Come True . . .? by Nancy (C'rey) Romick
• Shadowsong by Beth (J'lynn) Bowles
• Dead Men's Resolution by June (L'rencin) Drezler-Robinson
• Tiny Gold Dragons, OR, This Coyness, Lady by Nancy (Lilandra) Halpern and Chantal (D'mir) Gaudiano
• Impressions In The Afternoon by The Weyrlings
• Hangovers and Hangups by Nancy (Nickonne) Janda
• Refuge by Heather (Aden) Bruton
• One More Time . . . by More Weyrlings
• Fort Fest Reports by Nancy (Lilandra) Halpern
• Wayward Child by T.M. (K'feir) Alexander
• Peanut Butter and Jolie by Gail (Jelzyn) Celio
• Men - Who Needs Them! by Paula (Corky) Carmer and Laurel (Trivanna) Meulendyk
• Unexpected Situations by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks
• Fort Weyr Word Search Puzzle by An Anonymous and Bored Person
• We Gotta Get Outta This Place by Aaron (Balion) Wollerton
• Future Considerations by Lara (Mecli) Van Winkle
• Another One Flight Stand by K. Rook (F'lis) Leiber
• Anything That CAN Go Wrong by Amy (S'varan) Finkbeiner
• Voices in the Dark by Jennifer (Taver) McMillan
• Eyes by Chantal (D'mir) Gaudiano
• Conspiracy by Rhonda (Sienna) Harms
• White Knight by Cheryl (Kean) Smyth-Kiser
• The Weyrling's Lament by Somebody Who's Glad He Graduated!
• Training Wheels by Hope Erica (Keva) Ring and Charles W. (Al'dor) Schultz
• Solution to Word Search Puzzle

Issue 53

Harper Beat 53 was published in Oct/Nov 1991.

• Within the Realm of Dreams by P. J. (Alyndrue) and T. M. (K'feir) Alexander. Alyndrue's first days at Fort Weyr.
• The Enemy by Donald (I'stir) Bisdorf. I'stir learns how to face his fear.
• Headaches by Warren (Yeigre) Luftig. Yeigre finds that there can be a good side to a bad day.
• Resemblances by Tim (Cathan) Murphy. Cathan is pleasently surprised with his new home.
• Settling In by Heather (Aden) Burton. Aden makes new friends, and receives an unexpected visitor bearing gifts.
• Mating Flight Madness by Kris (G'leep) Burger. For her dragon- G'leep faces the past, and shares it with a friend.
• ...Must Come Down by Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton. Kaetryn struggles to remember the night before.
• The Trouble with Jasi's Flitter by K. Rook (F'lis) Lieber
• Why Must I be a Teenager in Love? by Aaron (Balion) Wollerton
• Night of the Furball by Jim (B'ron) Gilbert. Are there such things as "Weyr" wolves? (Comic format)
• Dreams by Nancy (Lilandra) Halpern
• Cyrano deBlueDragon by Charles (Al'dor) Schulz. Vraith sends U'chek to serenade Keva, hoping to drive Al'dor away from her.
• Sewing Circle by Robin (Rianan) Bowns
• One of Those Days by Alan (P'tre) and Candy (Elalea) Brown
• Any Time Now by June (L'rencin) Drexler Robertson
• Pawn in Jeopardy by Cheryl (Kean) Smyth-Kiser
• R'selle and F'lis' Bogus Gather by Cyndy (R'selle) Haywood
• Thirty is No Big Deal by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks
• Language Barrier by Pat (D'monsa) McGann
• Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! by Paula (Corky) Carmer
• I Don't Know Nothin' 'Bout Birthin' No Babies by Lisa (Sindee) Haders
• Misunderstandings by Rhonda (Sienna) Harms and Nancy (Nickonne) Janda
• Double or Nothing by Lara (Mecli) Van Winkle. Mecli debates whether or not to tell L'rencin that she is pregnant with his child.

Issue 54

Harper Beat 54 was published December 1991/January 1992 and contains 102 pages. It was edited by Andi Bennett-Banks, and Robin Browns was the copy editor.

front cover of issue #54, June Drexler Robertson

back cover of issue #54, Tracy Davis

The front cover is by June Drexler Robertson, the back by Tracy Davis.

The art is by P.J. Alexander, Heather Bruton, Tracy Davis, Amy Finkbeiner, Frank Gembeck Jr., Jim Gilbert, Nancy Halpern, Nancy Janda, April Lee, K. Rook Lieber, Stacy Lung, Lori Mozina, June Drexler Robertson, Dawna Snyder, Diana Harlan Stein, K.T. Weiss, and Pam Whitelark.

• Career Moves by Michelle (Aurelei) Tracey (2)
• A Crack in the Shell by Joan (G'ana Elee) McKeel (6)
• It's Only a Mating Flight by Chantal (D'mir) Whittington and Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks (8)
• Kreelings (or the Wherry Home Companion) by Tom (R'gel) Howell (13)
• Not Available in Any Store by Guy (Wy'gel) Bradley (14)
• Weyr is Everyone? a Word Search Puzzle by A Crazy Bored Person (17)
• First Flight by Dawna (Ji'da) Snyder (18)
• Kissing Sprigs and Orgy Bushes by Jo (Jolie) Grove (22)
• Escort Endeavors by Gail (Jelzyn) Celio (26)
• Joyride by Nancy (Lilandra) Halpern (30)
• Weyr News (33)
• Nightmare by Warren (Yeigre) Luftig (36)
• The Southern Boll Kid and the Show-Off by T.M. (K'feir) Alexander (40)
• In The Family Way by K. Rook (F'lis) Leiber (44)
• Never Too Big by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks (48)
• Ghosts From the Past by Rhonda (Sienna) Harms (52)
• A Kiss of Flame by Heather (Aden) Bruton (56)
• Crystal Dreams by Kris (G'leep) Burger (61)
• Dueling Dandies by Robin (Rianan) Bowns (62)
• T'was the Night Before Turn's End by Jim (B'ron) Gilbert (65)
• Home for Turn's End by P.J. (Alyndrue) Alexander (72)
• Weyr Nuts.... and Bolts (81)
• A Puzzlement by Gene (D'man) Treadwell and Pat (D'monsa) McGann (82)
• Face to Face by June (L'rencin) Drexler-Robinson and Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton (84)
• A Taste of my Own Medicine by Debbie (C'tari) Williams (92)
• Queen Takes Pawn by Cheryl (Kean) Smyth-Kiser (94)
• The Owner of the Gift by Nina (Sinnahn) Pantazis (96)
• Who Needs Friends? by Alan (P'tre) and Candy (Elalea) Brown (98)
• Timing It (101)
• Weyr Holding The Fort (101)

Issue 55

front cover of issue #55, Nancy Halpern

back cover of issue #55, Diana Harlan Stein

from the title page, not credited

Harper Beat 55 was published in February/March 1992 and contains 105 pages. It was edited by Andi Bennett-Banks, and Robin Browns was the copy editor.

The art is by P.J. Alexander, T.M. Alexander, Rilan MacDhai Anthony, Deborah Bernard, Heather Bruton, Frank Gembeck Jr., Jim Gilbert, Nancy Halper, Holly Hutchison, Jennifer Janda, Nancy Janda, April Lee, K. Rook Lieber, Stacy Lunch, Lori Mozina, June Drexler Robertson, Maggi Rohde, Diana Harlan Stein, and Pam Whitelark.

• Honesty and Other Mistakes by Hope Erica (Keva) Ring (2)
• Third Times' Destiny by Deborah (T'han) Bernard (5)
• Changes of Season by Lara (Melci) VanWinkle (8)
• Red Star Watches by Beth (J'lynn)Bowles (11)
• Bad Blood by Cindy (R'selle) Haywood (12)
• Bubble Trouble by Ruth (Il'an) Heller (16)
• Sonic Thud by Charlie (Al'dor) Schultz (18)
• The Only Thing We Need to Fear by Chantal (D'mir) Wittington (24)
• Escape by Pam (Yuchi) Whitelark (28)
• White Roses by Diana (Jana) Harlan Stein (31)
• Not All Surprises by Pat (D'monsa) McGann (36)
• A Large Darkness, part 1 by Gene (D'man) Treadwell (40)
• Now You See Her... by Candy (Elalea) Brown and Julia (Zarena) Linthicum (44)
• A Large Darkness, part 2 by Joan (G'ana Elee) McKeel and Dawna (J'da) Snyder (46)
• Weyr News (50)
• A Time to Die by Cheryl (Kean) Smyth Kiser (56)
• And All His Minions... by K. Rook (F'lis) Lieber (60)
• Realizations and Good-Byes by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks (70)
• Kitten Caboodle by Nancy (Nickonne) Janda (70)
• Points of View by June (L'rencin) Dexter Robertson and Lara (Melci) VanWinkle (74)
• Thread by Teri (May'ing) Sarick (79)
• Healing? by Dale (D'gen) Niederhauser (80)
• Dragon Lost by Wendy (Z'del) Kosak (82)
• Letter from Home by Heather (Aden) Brown (86)
• Love the One You're With by Rhonda (Sienna) Hams and Debbie (C'tari) Williams (90)
• The Family You're Born With by Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton (94)
• The Gambler's New Clothes by P.J. (Alyndrue) Alexander (100)
• Weyr Holding The Fort (104)
• Timing It (105)

Issue 56

front cover of issue #56, Cat Nerbonne

back cover of issue #56, Frank Gembeck Jr.

Harper's Beat 56 was published in April/May 1992 and contains 85 pages. It was edited by Andi Bennett-Banks, and Robin Browns was the copy editor.

The art is by Pat Alhouse, Rillian MacDhai Anthony, Deborah Bernard, Heather Bruton, Rank Gembeck Jr., Jim Gilbert, Nancy Halpern, Holly Hutchison, Jennifer Janda, Nancy Janda, Judi Laub, April Lee, Stacy Lung, Lori Mozina, June Drexler Robertson, Diana Harlan Stein, and Pam Whitelark.

• Examining Motives by Hope Erica (Keval) Ring (2)
• Illegal Moves by June Drexler (L'rencin) Robertson and Cheryl (Kean) Smyth Kiser (5)
• It's All in Your Mind by Cyndy (R'selle) Haywood (10)
• An Ill Wind... by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks and Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton (14)
• Not My Dad! by Nancy (C'rey) Romick (21)
• Anticipation by Frank (J'sten) Gembeck (24)
• How NOT To Train a Firelizard by Pat (Chryse) Althouse (27)
• No Longer Alone by Candy (Elalea) Brown (30)
• Little Dyings by Pat (D'monsa) McGann) (36)
• Fear of Flying by Heather (aden) Bruton (36)
• Lost, One Weyrling by Deborah (T'han) Bernard (40)
• Tests of Mettle by Rhonda (Sienna) Harms (44)
• Crossroads by Kathy (Katryn) Agel (48)
• Wake-Up Call by Tom (Bl'ade) McGann (52)
• R-selle By Any Other Name by K. Rook (F'lis) Lieber (54)
• Weyr News (62)
• With a Little Help from My Friends by Warren (Yeigre) Lufig (64)
• A Little Belief by Nancy (Nickoone) Janda (68)
• Detention 101 by June Drexler (L'rencin) Robertson (72)
• Kite Flight by Diana (Jana) Harlan Stein (76)
• Lack of Class by Rillan (Rilleen) MacDhai Anthony (81)
• Weyr Holding the Fort (83)
• Timing It (85)

Issue 57

Harper Beat 57 was published in June/July 1992 and contains 88 pages. It was edited by Andi Bennett-Banks, and Robin Browns was the copy editor.

front cover of issue #57, Amy Finkbeiner

back cover of issue #57, Charles W. Schultz

The art is by Amy Finkbeiner, Charles W. Schultz, Rillan MacDhai Anthony, Frank Gembeck Jr., Jim Gilbert, Nancy Halpern, Holly Hutchison, Jennifer Janda, Nancy Janda, Judy A. Laub, April Lee, K. Rook Lieber, Stacy Lung, Lori Mozina, June Drexler Robertson, Susan Van Camp, and Pam Whitelark.

• Exit, Stage Right by Lara (Mecli) Van Winkle and Tom (R'gel) Howell (2)
• A Handful of Starlilies by Chantal (D'mir) Wittington (5)
• Nothing to Wear by Candy (Elalea) Brown (6)
• Here We Go 'a Gathering by Alan (P'tre) Brown (10)
• How to Catch a Canine Cold by Rillan (Rileen) MacDhai Anthony (16)
• Grace Under Pressue by Nancy (Nickonne) Janda (20)
• Into the Teeth of the Matter by Ruth (Il'an) Heller (24)
• A Friend in Need (Is a Pain Indeed) by Guy (Wy'gel) Bradley (26)
• Prelations by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks and Rhonda (Sienna) Harms (30)
• Tactics of Retreat by Cheryl (Ke'an) Smyth Kiser (36)
• Choices by Nancy (Lilandra) Halpern (40)
• Treadmill by Shanti (Ghestin) Fader (43)
• Weyr News (44)
• Weyrlings Paint the Hold by Michelle (Aurelei) Tracey, Pat (Chryse) Althouse, Dawna (Ji'da) Snyder, and Joan (G'ana Elee) McKeel (48)
• Changes by Kat (J'rel) Ross (53)
• Homecoming by Kathry (Katryn) Agel (56)
• Folly's Daughter by K. Rook (F'lis) Lieber (58)
• Patterns by Warren (Yeigre) Luftig (64)
• Weyr Nuts... and Bolts (66)
• Dragons' End by Jennifer (Kaetryn) Hutton, Cyndy (R'selle) Haywood, and June (L'rencin) Drexler Robertson (68)
• Weyr Holding the Fort (86)
• Timing It (86)
• Unfortunate Things by Dave (U'chek) Kosak and Danielle (K'lorin) McPhail (87)

Issue 58

cover of issue #58

Harper's Beat 58 was published in 1992 and contains 95 pages.

• Flower Power (4 pages)
• The Passion Of Master Gersh (4 pages)
• Wingleader On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (4 pages)
• A Matter Of Timing (6 pages)
• Dreaming (1 page)
• Parting Gifts (3 pages)
• Breaking Point (4 pages)
• To Stand Alone (4 pages)
• Just Desserts (6 pages)
• Finding You (1 page)
• Fort Fest News (3 pages)
• New Light (4 pages)
• All That Flitters (3 pages)
• Galenna To D’Nar VI (1 page)
• Weyr News (2 pages)
• Next Time I Fly (3 pages)
• Things, They Are A’Changing (5 pages)
• Gem Of A Harvest (4 pages)
• The Revenger (6 pages)
• Dragon’s End Part Two (19 pages)

Issue 59

cover of issue #59

Harper's Beat 59 was published in 1992 and contains 93 pages.

• Dragons’ End Part Three (13 pages)
• Marking An Entrance (4 pages)
• Shattering Of The Shell (2 pages)
• Return To Sender (5 pages)
• Parents (3 pages)
• Acid Test (4 pages)
• Weyrling Worries (4 pages)
• Puppy Love (2 pages)
• Let’s Give ‘Em Something To Talk About (5 pages)
• Stormwatch (7 pages)
• Stormfront (4 pages)
• Weyr News (2 pages)
• Out Of Stone (7 pages)
• Where There’s A Wall, There’s A Way (5 pages)
• Runner (6 pages)
• First Steps (4 pages)
• A Waltz For Three (6 pages)
• Friends and Relatives (5 pages)
• Wanted: One Dummy (3 pages)
• How Many Stars Could A Starsmith Smith (4 pages)

Issue 60

cover of issue #60

Harper's Beat 60 was published in 1992 and contains 78 pages.

• Family Ties (4 pages)
• Blood Ties (3 pages)
• In The Family Way (4 pages)
• If A Starsmith Could Smith Stars (5 pages)
• Paying The Price (3 pages)
• Gold Mining (3 pages)
• Gut and Wood (2 pages)
• ”Guts” Is A Four Letter Word (4 pages)
• A Confidential Reach (4 pages)
• Copper Kettle Feelings (3 pages)
• You’ve Got To Be Kidding (3 pages)
• Phoenix I (5 pages)
• Visions Of A Fall (3 pages)
• Phoenix II (5 pages)
• Holding Things Together (2 pages)
• Solitaire (5 pages)
• Apron Strings (3 pages)
• Nautical Wheelers (4 pages)
• Fresh Start (3 pages)

Issue 61

Harper Beat 61 was published in 1993?

• Strategy by Amy (S'varan) Finkbeiner
• May I Have Your Attention, Please? by Mary (Q'elti) Winholtz and Tim (Taran) Wiggins
• Facing the Music byJo (Jolie) Grove
• Double Dare by Nancy (Lilandra) Halpern
• My Father's Keeper by Shanti (G'estin) Fader
• Life Goes On by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak
• Another Hatching Passes by Jennifer (Shelbie) Ryder
• A Little Vacation by Dana (Killashea) Evans
• Fool Me Twice by Guy (Wy'gel) Bradley
• Party to a Delicate Operation by Chantal (D'mir) Whittington
• Present Accounted For by Ruth (I'lan) Heller
• Dear Miss Manners . . . by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks and K. Rook (F'lis) Leiber
• Paradise by Cheryl (Ke'an) Smyth Kiser
• Out of the Cold by Jennifer (Taver) McMillan
• Chocolate Covered 'Lizard Eggs by Bob (Kir'l) Fritz
• Bad Timing by Deborah (T'han) Bernard
• I'm Hungry by Malcolm (Gryn) Cleveland
• What Else Can . . .? by Robin (K'taryn) Bowns
• Bronzeriders, Itchweed, and Tunnelsnakes by Hope (Keva) Ring-Schultz

Issue 62

Harper Beat 62 was published in April 1994.

• All For the Love of a Dragon by Dan (Darkain) Cross and Paula (Corky) Carmer
• What's Weyr? by Malcolm (Gryn) Cleveland
• Too Hot to Handle by Toni (J'tarro) Piper and Dorothy (Darissan) Luftig
• Incentive by Mary (Q'elti) Winholtz
• Gumdrops and Furry Kisses by Jennifer (Shelbie) Ryder and Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks
• A Gift of Love by Joan (G'ana Elee) McKeel
• The Present Problem by Tim (Taran) and Josh (J'non) Wiggins
• Daymare by Kat (J'rel) Ross)
• Ground Crew by Nancy (Lilandra) Halpern
• Burning Bridges by Guy (Wy'gel) Bradley
• Dragon Trouble by James (C'han) Smith
• The Jaws That Bite, the Claws That Catch by K. Rook (F'lis) Lieber
• A Lovely Day by Kathy (Katryn) Agel, Candy (Elalea) Brown and Rick (R'nol) Kirka
• How Exciting! by Lynn (El'rian) Pacione
• Fear of Flying by Jennifer (T'ver) McMillan
• Adjustments by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks
• Love Life by Ruth (I'lan) Heller
• Promises to Keep by Robin (K'taryn) Bowns
• Childhood's End by Cheryl (Ke'an) Smyth-Kiser
• Getting Out by Beth (C'rei) Bowles
• Miss Adventure by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak
• Jingles in My Heart by Beth (Weski) Bryant
• How I Spent My Vacation by David (U'check) Kosak
• Are You My Sunshine? by Nancy (N'konn) Janda

Issue 63

Harper Beat 63 was published in October 1994.

Summaries for Harper Beat #63 provided by Mark Eric Stein (V'lad).

• Everyman by Shanti (G'estin) Fader. In which G'estin has a look back at his roots.
• The Dentist by Dave (U'chek) Kosak. In which Ikeath gets a filling and a hangover.
• It Happened One Gather by Warren (Yeigre) Luftig and Rhonda (Sienna) Harms. In which dragonriders still haven't gotten the hang of dealing emotionally with firelizard mating flights.
• A Little Matter of a Mating Flight by Kathy (Katryn) Agel and Rick (R'nol) Kirka. In which two brownrider lovers become rivals for an afternoon.
• Good to the Last Drop by Bob (Kir'l) Fritz. In which Kir'l finds it impossible to kick a klah habit.
• Last Flight Out by Mary (Ora) Bowles. In which Ora breaks away from an abusive relationship and Clan Telgary.
• Choir Practice by James (C'han) Smith. In which a Stormchaser beach party becomes a salve for growing pains.
• Home Sweet Home? by Dan (Darkain) Cross. In which Fort acquires a new WeyrButthead.
• A Bowl Full of Trouble by Mark (S'vitar) Luftig. In which Tegrith develops a mode of attack violative of the Geneva Convention.
• Fire Lizard Tales by Mary (Q'elti) Winholtz and Tim (Taranenthim) Wiggins. In which yet another clutch of eggs is distributed to the unwary.
• Life Goes On by Beth (Elalea) Brown. In which Elalea gains a job and loses a man.
• Memoriam
• Dragon Dreams by Ruth (I'lan) Heller
• Are You Sure? by Peggy (Falina) Baird. In which Falina is Searched.
• Fetch by Malcolm (Gryn) Cleveland and Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks. In which training a firelizard is trickier than expected, even for a dragonhealer.
• Making Choices by Mona (Lista) Shumaker. In which L'ta Impresses.
• Backwater by D.M. (Jetta) Kosak. In which Jetta's courier business plan almost gets deep-sixed.
• Trouble Again by Steve (R'karn) Austin. In which R'karn's animals land him under the Spoon of Doom
• Golden Days of Summer by Nancy (Lilandra) Halpern. In which Lilandra Impresses.
• A Cop When You Need One Cartoon by Judi (Rowynn) Laub
• If You Want to Capture Someone's Attention by Beth (W'ki) Bryant. In which the W'ki and N'konn soap opera truly begins.
• No Cure For Boredom by Jennifer (Shelbie) Ryder. In which Shelbie's ventriloquism becomes a hazardous pastime.
• Arrival by Toni (Quillen) Lay In which Fort acquires a new flirt -ahem- tailor.
• Walking the Measure by Shanti (G'estin) Fader. In which G'estin and N'konn have a legendary dust-up.
• Scratch and Sniff by Ruth (I'lan) Heller. In which Il'an soothes a savage feline.
• What We Have Here by Warren (Yeigre) Luftig. In which Yeigre reads some Fort Hold ruffians their rights and lefts.
• The Rider I Like by Mary (Q'elti) Winholtz. In which C'han plays matchmaker for his withdrawn wingrider.

Issue 64

Harper Beat 64 was published in June 1994.

• Fugitive by Mark (Varalad) Stein
• Late Riser by Deborah (T'han) Brown
• Graduation Flight by Terelynn (Ta'ralynn) Marks
• Who Are You Calling a Dimglow? by Kendall (Kendrick) Jung
• Drudgery by Amy (S'varan) Finkbeiner and Lara (Mecli) Van Winkle
• Minor Distractions by Jennifer (Shelbie) Ryder
• The Nose Knows by Peggy (F'lin) Baird
• Mouths to Feed by Tim (Taranenthim) Wiggins
• A Touch of the Poet by Shanti (G'estin) Fader
• Postcards From the Edge by Kris (G'leep) Burger
• T-R-O-U-B-L-E by Mona (L'ta) Shumaker
• Trouble, Too by Beth (W'ki) Bryant)
• Mutant Firelizards From the Red Star by Paula (Fidelith) Carmer
• The Firelizard's New Look by Dierdre (R'gina) Purcell
• Flight by (Rill'n) Anthony and Mike (D'ren) Anthony
• A Time of Reckoning by Debra (N'xar) Reuss
• Incentive Plan by Dan (Darkain) Cross
• The Devil Went Down to Fort Fest by Michelle (Aurelei) Tracy
• Winning in a Different Direction by Beth (C'rei) Bowles and Hope (Keva) Ring
• Pieca! Pieca! by Josh (J'non) Wiggins
• Let Me Handle This by Peggy (F'lin) Baird and Mary (Q'elti) Winholtz
• Friend or Foe by Andi (Deleyan) Bennett-Banks
• The Limits of Discipline by Shanti (G'estin) Fader
• Real Inventors Never Die by David (U'chek) Kosak

Issue 65

Harper Beat 65 was published in June 1998.

• Kreelings by Wendy (Weyrleader Z'del) Kosak
• Canines and Other Curses by Rillan (Rill'n) Anthony
• Puffith, the Mighty Dragon (and Other Flights of Fancy) by Marcy (Q'elti) Winholtz
• The Weyrlings get a Gryph by Mona (L'ta) Shumaker and Beth (W'ki) Winkler
• Prodigy by Mark (Varalad) Stein
• Blind Luck by Kendall (Kendrick) Jung
• Firestone: Just Say No by Beth (W'ki) Winkler
• Birthday by Mary (Ora) Bowles
• A Time for Every Purpose by Shanti (G'estin) Fader
• The Name Game by Tim (T'im) Wiggins
• Facing the Past by Marvin (Temoral) Bryant
• Rights of Passage by Deborah (T'han) Brown
• Setup by Mark (Varalad) Stein
• R'nata's New Clothes by Terelyn (Ta'ralyn) Marks and Renata (R'nata) O'Connor-Rose
• With Bells on Her . . . by Beth (W'ki) Winkler
• Love Potion #9 by Mary (Ora) Bowles
• Nothing to Speak Of? by Joan (S'relle) Fisher
• All's Fair by Shanti (G'estin) Fader

Issue 66

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  cover of issue #66, April Lee

Issue 67

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  cover of issue #67, Nybor

Issue 69

Harper Beat 69 was published in winter 2000.

• When Weyr We?
• Sweet Misery by B'ron
• Thread Always Falls (Pt 1) by G'estin & G'leep
• Impression Impressions by M'san
• ...and Tribulations by R'gina
• Weyrling Master by R'gina
• Starry Night by Q'elti & Tamlyn
• Announcements
• Reflections by J'rel
• G'lian's Isle (Pt 1) by G'lian, R'mond & S'relle
• Something's Fishy Around Here by Kallath
• Fair Exchange by L'tha
• Ode to Mecli by K'nder & B'rina
• Absolutely! Nothing up my Sleeve by Xellarannoss
• Right of Passage by K'nder
• Remise by V'lad
• Demon Brewer by V'lad
• Save the Last Dance for Me by Balion
• Kreelings by Z'del
• Welcome to the Future by Jetta
• Advertisements

Issue 73

Harper Beat 73 was published in Winter 2004. The front cover is by Cassandra Riessen.

• When Weyr We? )2)
• First Impressions by Joan (Moyan) McKeel (3)
• Rhythm & Wings by Kira (Quinne) Heston with Jim (R'mond) Page and Henry Tjerlund (10)
• Search & Rescue by Mary (Q'elti) Winholtz, Crystal (Tylana) Jones and Ashley (Zentia) Baird (15)
• Announcements (25)
• Beaten at My Own Game by Deidre (R'gina) Purcell (26)
• The Eye of the Storm by Kat (J'rel) Joss and Sharon (Ammondonia) Lynch (31)
• Weyr Business (41)
• The Fest at Lake Weyrbegone by Deborah (Xell'oss) Brown (45)
• art by Deborah Brown, Amy Finkbeiner, Joan Fisher, Mary Ann Howard, Nancy Janda, Deirdre Purcell, Maggie Rohde, and Aaron Wollerton

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  cover of issue #73, Cassandra Riessen

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  table of contents from issue #73

Issue 74

Harper Beat 74

Issue 75

Harper Beat 75

Issue 76

Harper Beat 76

Issue 77

Harper Beat 77 was published in 2005.

• When Weyr We? by the Editor
• Consolation & Hope by L'tha
• Eleventh Hour Effort by O'lor
• Dream the Dream by O'lor and G'ana Elee
• Half-Chance by Q'elti
• Sledding Fun by Peregrine
• All I Have to do is Dream by D'nia, J'rel, O'lor, Q'elti and W'ki

• Word of a Dragon by Arielisondariana
• Weyrbound in Snow by M'san
• White Runner by Reuma
• It's a Secret by T'ana
• How to Put One Over on a Harper by J'rel
• News from Lake Weyrbegone by Xell'oss

Issue 78

Harper Beat 78 was published in 2006.

• When Weyr We? by Editor
• Change of Life by Q'elti
• By Any Other Name by Cherys
• Have You Ever Had One of Those Days by Dezi and Q'elti
• Fort Fest 2004 Toons by G'leep
• Slipping Away by J'rel
• Heads of Tails by Cherys
• Taking a Licking by G'leep
• Who's on First by B'ron
• Fort Folk by B'ron
• News from Lake Weyrbegone by Xell'oss

Issue 79

Harper Beat 79 was published in 2006.

• When Weyr We? by the Editor
• With Friends Like These... by O'lor and L'tha
• Chess, Complications by L'tha
• Hide & Seek: The Games People Play by Xell'oss
• Fashion Faux Pirate by Q'elti and H'yu
• Special Assignment by J'rel
• Fever by D'nia
• The News from Lake Weyrbegone by Xell'oss

Issue 80

Harper Beat 80

• When Weyr We? by the Editor
• Anniversary (Part 2) by Id'ris
• New Faces at First Posting by Carradh
• Southern Gifts by S'vitar
• Sailing, Sailing by D'nia, J'rel and Q'elti
• The Favor by T'mas, Quelti
• Judgement by V'lad and Q'elti
• Kreelings by G'leep
• Fighting to Survive by Bowles, Cherys
• Weyrling Training by Rhiaan
• Guests by Xell'oss
• News from Lake Weyrbegone