Interludes (Kiefer/Lou zine)

Zine
Title:	Interludes
Publisher:	Heart of the Matter Press
Editor(s):	Robyn LaSalle
Date(s):	1990-1995
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Medium:	print
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Fandom:	Kiefer/Lou
Language:	English
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Interludes is a slash Kiefer/Lou anthology.

Most of the fiction and poetry was written by Robyn LaSalle under that name and that of pseuds.

Robyn LaSalle was "the 'founding mother’ of this avant garde little fandom."

This fanzine is devoted to characters portrayed by Kiefer Sutherland and Lou Diamond Phillips.

Age Statement

From the second issue:

This publication contains explicit scenes of a homosexual relationship, and will not be presented to people under twenty-one years of age without written permission of a parent or guardian. An age statement is required.

From a Submission Request

From a submission request:

Robyn LaSalle, editor of HEART OF THE MATTER PRESS, extends a fond welcome to any and all writers, artists, and/or poets who wish to render the boys for the next issue of Interludes.

The requirement: at least one of the clones must be an established character that Kiefer or Lou has portrayed, in movies or on television. (These are not stories about the actors themselves!) Stories and poems must be of a romantic nature: no abuse/torture or rape will be accepted. If anybody wishes to participate in and contribute to the universes begun in this issue, they are greatly welcomed!

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Interludes is the reflection of a very special love, one that many share for the two actors who have loaned their likenesses to the characters represented. Please, join in the warmth. Make the love grow and live.

Issue 1

cover of issue #1 by Angi Towski

flyer for issue #1

Interludes 1 was published in May 1990 and is 78 pages long.

The guest editor is Tosya Stohn.

The cover and interior art is by Angela Towski.

From the disclaimer:

Interludes is an adult fannish publication, and is not intended to infringe upon copyrights held by Morgan Creek Productions, Warner Bros., Orion Pictures. Paramount Pictures, or other holders of copyrights. This publication contains explicit scenes of a homosexual relationship, and will not be presented to people under twenty-one years of age without written permission of a parent guardian. An age statement is required.

Interludes contains stories which are the opinions and views of one writer. It is not intended to infringe upon or insinuate itself into the philosophy of other individuals. It is purely fannish speculation.

From the editorial:

Interludes is a private collection of short stories involving characters that have been represented by two actors in particular: Kiefer Sutherland and Lou Diamond Phillips. First brought together in fiction (Lost in the Shadows) because of the contrast of their looks, the night-and day makeup. It was not known at the time that these two men would actually meet in real life, and make movies together.

Kiefer and Lou, two of the most beautiful young people in Hollywood today, were first teamed up in the film Young Guns. Since then, they have made a second picture together, entitled Renegades, and it appears they will be making more. They have become our newest on-screen team.

Off screen, it is no secret that Kiefer and Lou have been the best of friends. Theirs is a mutual admiration society, and their respect for one another as performers and human beings shows on the silver screen.

Their characters are charismatic, possessing a charm that is undeniably refined. They don't even have to speak to communicate, as the magic that passes between them when they are together is worth a thousand words.

It was these aspects that inspired Interludes. While two of the stories are based upon the roles they played in films, together, the rest are about one established character meeting an originally created counterpart. Each story explores a homosexual relationship between their characters, but with love, gentility, and understanding upon the parts of both men.

It was with greatest affection and admiration for these men that these stories were conceived, and in no way is it intended to create ideals which pertain to the real lives of the two actors portraying the characters. These are but works of fiction, the fantasies of the writer, the artist...and the reader.

• Editorial and Author's Foreword (1)
• End of the Innocence by Robyn LaSalle ("John Tunstall brings in a new Regulator named Chavez (Phillips). From that moment on, Doc Scurlock (Sutherland) knew he would never feel the same, no matter what the future may hold for them.") (Young Guns) (3)
• Live to Tell by Robyn LaSalle ("Tim (Sutherland) goes into counseling with Greg (original Phillips) after his ordeal with the murders of his friends. Discoveries are made amidst the healing.") (At Close Range) (23)
• Fire Eternal, poem by Robyn LaSalle (34)
• Different Corner by Robyn LaSalle ("Picking up where the movie left off, Buster (Sutherland) meets Hank (Phillips) later that night for some serious catching-up, but Buster is trying to deal with a new-found feeling he has for his Indian friend.") (Renegades) (36)
• Free by Robyn LaSalle ("John Buckner (Sutherland) finally goes home to see his parents, and meets Lono (original Phillips), a young Polynesian man popular among the local hippies. It's a hard struggle for John to let go of his FBI training, particularly where the handsome surfer is concerned.") (Flashback) (57)
• Power of Love by Robyn LaSalle ("A "/" followup to the novella The Second Power. Detective Russell Logan (Phillips) and psychic Tarri Armstrong (original Sutherland) give in to their attraction to one another following the close of the Egyptian Slasher case.") (The First Power) (72)
• Invitation, poem by Robyn LaSalle (77)
• You Got This Zine Because... (78)

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Issue 2

cover of issue #2 by KOZ

Interludes 2 was published in May 1992 and is 120 pages long.

The cover is by KOZ. The interior art is by KOZ, Angi Towski, and Dover clip art.

From the editorial:

Volume 1 did amazingly well when it debuted at MediaWest*Con 10, in 1990. To my surprise, there were many more Kief 'n Lou fans out there. Despite the fact that only two stories were based around films in which they co-starred, the originally-created partners were just as popular. It has inspired a few people to pen their own tales, in some cases pairing an established role with a new character.

Volume 2 sees a new trend, that of the cross-universes. There are two such stories: in 'First Time in the Big City,' Russ Logan (Lou, The First Power) meets coke-snorting ad-exec Tad Allagash (Kiefer, Bright Lights, Big City). In its sequel, 'Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose,' Russ runs into John 'Free' Buckner (Kiefer, Flashback). 'Stranger to Myself (Dakota/The Killing Time), originally slated for this issue, will appear in Volume 3. Another cross-universe piece planned for the next issue is a wild blend of Renegades and Flatliners —in which the two Kiefers are cousins! (Stancio del Norte's Miami Vice piece — using the character Lou played in his episodal appearance — and a few of my stories will be in Volume 3, as well.) Whew! Volume 3 is turning into quite a tome!

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I would now like to take this opportunity to thank the contributors to Volume 2. While I had written Volume 1 by myself, I was thrilled to have other fans offer some fine stories for this issue.

[Rosemary C] and I gave collaborating a try; 'First Time..." is the result. She also penned 'Full Moon Fever' with an original Lou clone, and a sequel to 'First Time...' in the form of 'Just Another Word...' And at the last minute, when my computer ate the entire file for 'FTitBC,' she faxed me another copy (which I data entered in one day; the things we do for love, eh?). Thank you, RoRo, for everything!

Thanks also goes out to KOZ, in my opinion the most fabulous artist in fandom, for putting up with my major Infatuations ('Fatuate me!) as well as for the beautiful cover and art within. I am fortunate to have her wonderful work seen here.

I coerced two fine little poems out of Mirenna. And before going to press, I received the two-poem submission from Sue-Anne Hartwick — thank you, Mirenna and Sue-Anne! Keep 'em comin'! (As Kiefer would say, "ThanX!")

I would like to take this opportunity to add that another K/L [diamond symbol ] zine has hit the stands. The Boys are Back is a new publication from Amapola Press and [April Valentine]. It was an honor for me to be asked to do the color cover for the first issue, too, as the 'founding mother’ of this avant garde little fandom. The more the merrier, as it were!

• For Lovers Only, editorial (3)
• First Time in the Big City by Robyn LaSalle & Rosemary C. (The First Power/Bright Lights, Big City) (5)
• On Their Honeymoon, poem by Mirenna (Renegades) (20)
• Full Moon Fever by Rosemary C (Crazy Moon) (21)
• In the Interim, poem by Mirenna (Young Guns) (76)
• Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose Rosemary C (The First Power/Flashback) (77)
• Trouble, poem by Sue-Anne Hartwick (104)
• Peter and the Wolf by Robyn LaSalle & Tosya Stohn (Article 99) (105)
• Timeless, poem by Sue-Anne Hartwick (Young Guns II) (118)
• Invitation and Ads (120)
• You Got This Zine Because (126)

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Issue 3

Interludes 3 was published in May 1994 and contains 118 pages.

cover of issue #3, Angi Towski, titled "Right to Love, April 25, 1993" - This is a reference to The March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.

The art is by Angi Towski, Seraph, and Dover clip art.

"Editing/Data Entry/Layout/Fuckups by Robyn LaSalle; Tosya Stohn, Guest Editor. Proofread as Best as Humanly Possible by Robyn LaSalle."

From the editorial:

I would like express my gratitude towards the people who made this issue possible. My dear friend Stancio del Norte obliged me with a Miami Vice piece focusing on the character Lou Diamond played in the episode "Red Tape." Originally slated for vol. 2, Stani found himself under a lot of Real Life pressure and asked if he could push the story to vol. 3. Muchas gracias!

Mirenna, whose Flatliners story has been in my possession for well over two years, has been fantastic about "keeping the faith." Sue-Anne Hartwick came through at the last minute with a neat little "magic" piece about Hank and Buster; she also graces us with her poetry. And Sabryna makes her debut with a Twin Peaks tale faithful to that universe. Thank you, ladies!

I'd also like to take this opportunity to give thanks and special recognition to my companion of choice, aka Tosya. For all the runs to the pro printers for reductions, to all the moral (and immoral!) support, I thank you...and I love you, Honee.

And to everyone else who has helped this wonderful fandom thrive — thank you! Without you all sharing the love, keeping it strong, there would be no K/L [diamond symbol ] .

• Editorial (3)
• The Healing by Mirenna (Flatliners) (5)
• Billy the Kid's Lament, poem by Sue-Anne Hartwick (Young Guns)
• Young Love by Robyn LaSalle (reprinted from Adult Situations #5) (Young Guns) (23)
• 'Till Tomorrow by Robyn LaSalle (reprinted from Dyad #5) (Young Guns II) (35)
• Death of a Mustache, poem by Robyn LaSalle (Renegades) (43)
• Changing Relationship by Sue-Ann Hartwick (Renegades) (43)
• Red Rain by Stancio del Norte (dedicated to Robyn LaSalle) (Miami Vice, episode "Red Tape") (47)
• Coffee Break by Sabryna (Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me) (63)
• A Shaman's Wish, poem by Sue-Anne Hartwick (Renegades) (71)
• To Make the Pain Go Away by Robyn LaSalle (The Vanishing/The First Power) (73)
• The Angels Won't Have It by Robyn LaSalle (The Killing Time/Melissa Etheridge video: "The Angels") (95)
• Hours Dreadful, Things Strange, poem by rj burnett (Renegades) (114)
• Invitation and Ads (115)
• You Got This Zine Because (118)

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Issue 4

cover of issue #4 by KOZ

Interludes 4 was published in May 1995 and contains 132 pages.

The art is by KOZ, Seraph, Tamar, Angi Towski, and Dover.

From the editorial:

We now must go to Kinko's to have zines printed. Gone are the days of having our own in-home copier. Our building's electricity just can't take the strain. We found out the hard way, when we plugged in the ol' Mita and promptly blew a fuse. *Sigh!* At least the quality will be much better, so you the customer are getting the best deal because the

prices stay the same.

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Special note must be made regarding three stories found within. "The Wall," "The Quilt," and "The March" are all what I call The D.C. Trilogy. They all take place in our nation's capitol, Washington, D.C., and when you read them you'll understand.

For those on-line with GEnie, we have a "hotline" where folks can find out what's coming soon, and ordering info. The address is SFRT3, Category 20, Topic 19 ("The Presses"). And if you're interested in discussing Kiefer and Lou (but nothing "naughty," as it's an open topic!), their careers and films, I started something on SHOWBIZ, Category 6, Topic 15 ("Kiefer Sutherland/Lou Diamond Phillips"). Stop over sometime and let's chat!

• Editorial (3)
• The Wall by Robyn LaSalle (1969/Extreme Justice) (7)
• Philadelphia Freedom, poem by Robyn LaSalle (Renegades) (19)
• There's No Place Like... by Mirenna (Young Guns II) (21)
• The Road to Calais by Robyn LaSalle (The Three Musketeers, both original novel and 1993 film) (25)
• The Quilt by Robyn LaSalle (First Power) (43)
• Skin Out, poem by Julian (Young Guns) (57)
• The Secret Life of Ace Merill by April Valentine (Stand By Me) (59)
• Primal by rj burnett (Lost in the Shadows universe) (65)
• Summer Moon by Robyn LaSalle (Renegades) (67)
• Dreamcatcher, poem by Emily Ross (Renegades) (75)
• Last Chance by |Sabryna (Young Guns II) (77)
• Yearnings Under Twilight, poem by Robyn LaSalle (Young Guns) (81)
• The Voyeur by Mirenna (Lost in the Shadows universe) (83)
• Total Preoccupation, poem by Julian (Renegades) (91)
• Without Fear by Robyn LaSalle (Flatliners) (93)
• The March by Robyn LaSalle (Renegades) (123)
• A Universe of Possibilities, poem by Robyn LaSalle (Kiefer/Lou) (127)
• You Got This Zine Because (132)

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Issue 5

cover of issue #5 by KOZ

Interludes 5 was published in May 1995 and contains 182 pages.

The art is by KOZ, Angi Towksi, TAM, and Tamar.

From the editorial:

I wanted to do something special for the fifth volume of Interludes. First and foremost, you may notice a change in formal. I decided to revamp the ‘zine — give it a“face lift,” so to speak. This issue has been produced on a Gateway 2000; hopefully next year it will come out of a Mac Performa (my “dream machine”). I was able to add little Canadian maple leaves and shiny diamonds (as well as double hearts impaled by Cupid’s arrow — I know, you can gag on the sweetness) as scene breakers and on either side of the page numbers.

The double-column format is for your benefit: I wanted to keep the ‘zine down to a reasonable size in order to keep it affordable to the fans. I was amazed by the amount of submissions received this time around, particularly those of substantial length (Mariah’s Crossroads and Kassandra’s Blood Debt), added to my own Partners. For the first time, an Interludes that isn’t dominated by Robyn LaSalle stories!

The color cover by KOZ was something I’d asked for a year ago. Aside from being my favorite flowers (in fact, as I write this, there is a bouquet of such in a vase on our living room shelf), the lilacs and lily of the valley represent the month of May, which is when the first issue appeared in ’89.

Some of the stories that I’d hoped to have in this volume have been bumped to Interludes voL 6. I wanted to make room for a more traditional fare. The stories themselves are diversified. Along with old standards, there are also a few new combinations. Likewise, the poetry captures the essence of the K/L symbol of a sparkling diamond romance. I am honored, proud and pleased to have so many talented writers featured.

My dear friend Tamar presented me with the originals of her two pieces of art seen in these pages as a gift last year, and I am proud to print them.

• Editorial (3)
• No Trails Home by Debra Hicks (Young Guns II) (5)
• Top Ten Lists by Anonymous (12)
• The Call by Robyn LaSalle (1969/Extreme Justice) (13)
• The Wolf and the Eagle by Desiree Falcon (Shadow of the Wolf) (17)
• Crossroads by Mariah Burke (The Three Kings) (23)
• Diamond Desire by Robyn LaSalle (53)
• Love Lies Bleeding by Stancio del Norte (sequel to "Red Rain" in issue #3) (Miami Vice, episode "Red Tape") (55)
• Season's Change, poem by Robyn LaSalle (Renegades) (59)
• Partners by Robyn LaSalle (The First Power) (61)
• Single-Hearted, poem by Robyn LaSalle (Renegades) (105)
• Spirit Dance by Coyote Dreamer (Renegades) (107)
• Blood Debt by Kassandra Zeus (Lost Boys) (115)
• Denouement by Julian (135)
• Zookeeper by rj burnett (136)
• End Credits by Robyn LaSalle (Ambition/Brotherhood of Justice) (137)
• No Absolution, poem by rj burnett (Young Guns) (148)
• The Jewel Bearer by Mirenna (original fantasy starring Kiefer/Lou) (150)
• ...And Sometime Later, a Gift of Diamond by Mirenna (original fantasy starring Kiefer/Lou) (151)
• Shelter from the Storm by TM Alexander (original fantasy starring Kiefer/Lou) (155)
• Dove and Raven, Eagle and Sparrow by Mirenna (original fantasy starring Kiefer/Lou) (167)
• Primordial Soup, poem by Julian (original fantasy starring Kiefer/Lou)(173)

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