Late for the Sky

Zine
Title:	Late for the Sky
Publisher:	MADSeasonPress
Editor(s):	Irene Shafer, Ashley Lane, John Zelenak, Catherine Siemann, and Bella Richards
Date(s):	2000
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Medium:	print
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Genre:
Fandom:	Roswell
Language:	English
External Links:	link to publisher's site; alternative archived link; earlier link
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front cover, Rosmarie

back cover, Almassy

Late for the Sky is a gen 200-page anthology. It was the first Roswell zine published.

Description

From the 2002 flyer posted to alt.tv.roswell: "Roswell's one and only fanzine, LATE FOR THE SKY, filled with original fan fiction, drawings and computer art. Originally published in 2000, this collection of Roswell-inspired stories quickly sold out in its first run. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and the requests kept pouring in, so in 2001 a second print run was done. There are now only 2 copies remaining and there will be no 3rd run."

The Art

• Late for the Sky cover art by Rosmarie Tribuzi
• Illustrations to Colorblind and Late for the Sky by Dawnie Vaughan
• Illustrations to Sanctuary, The Long Walk Into His Arms, and All This and Heaven Too by Connie Shoemaker
• Illustrations for The Night Will Never Stay by Kathryn Bognar
• Computer Art and Poetry Illustrations by Almassy
• Cartoons for Wizard of Roz by Lynn Morton

Contents

The descriptions are from the flyer.

• She Said, She Said, editorials by Irene and Bella
• lyrics for "Late for the Sky," by Jackson Browne (1)
• Unlearning Tess, fiction by Shannon Rockett (Fehrkitten) ("Tess has a few things to learn about being human, and Kyle is just the person to teach her.") (2)
• The Wizard of Roz, fiction by Bella Richards (Golden Tabasco Award nominee) ("You all know the story of Dorothy's adventures in Oz, right? Well, try to imagine our Maria as the reluctant Dorothy, Michael as the Tin Woodsman, Max as the Scarecrow, Alex as the Cowardly Lion, and Isabel as Glinda the Good Witch. Humor ensues.") (4)
• All This and Heaven Too, fiction by Joy Elizabeth Watson (Orb Award nominee) ("This future fic finds Isabel not quite ready to let go of the one boy who loved her for the beautiful girl inside.") (18)
• Absence of Fear, fiction by Ashley Lane (Ash) ("A very special moment between Michael and Maria.") (21)
• Shave and a Haircut, fiction by Kara Larson ("It's a rainy day in Roswell and 5th graders Maria, Liz and Alex are bored. Roswell Elementary at its best; sweet, funny, insightful and touching.") (25)
• (Scenario for A) Perfect Goodbye, fiction by Elizabeth ("A bittersweet Tess POV in which she ponders her past life with Nasedo.") (28)
• Sticky Finger Footprints, fiction by Mnemosyne ("Maria Deluca has always had a knack for getting herself into trouble. Lucky for her, there's always been a certain someone to look out for her.") (31)
• Watching You, poem by Lezlee Brinkman (A/I) (37)
• ColorBlind, fiction by Ashley Lane ("GTA nominee and Roswwellian Choice Award Winner) ("Hands down the Roswell ficdom's Mistress of Suspense! It's been two years since Destiny and Liz is a different person, in a different town, with a different life. But she's never stopped loving Max or wishing things could be the way they used to be. If only Max could step out of her dreams and back into her life. If only it weren't so dangerous for all of them.") (38)
• The Night Shall Never Stay, fiction by Kathryn Bognar ("our very own zebra, Cotti") ("A bittersweet future fic where Isabel returns to earth after many years to see Alex.") (81)
• The Long Walk Into His Arms, fiction by Elizabeth (Joy Elizabeth Watson?) ("One of Roswell's best fan fiction writers, and the winner of several Roswellian Choice Awards. A poignant future fic, as Michael and Maria return to Roswell on a pilgrimage of sorts.") (88)
• Waiting Room, poem by Irene Shafer (M/L) (90)
• When in Roswell, fiction by Mnemosyne (Melissa R.) ("Mistaken identities wreak havoc in the lives of our favorite Roswell residents.") (91)
• Closer, fiction by Jennifer Liles (96)
• Starlight, Starbright, poem by Kara Larson (M/I) (97)
• Closer Still, fiction by Jennifer Liles ("[Liles'] well-known "Closer" is echoed in this new Michael and Maria story.") (98)
• Crash and Burn, fiction by Kathryn Bognar (Cotti) ("A deeply moving tale set to Sheryl Crow's intense lyrics. We won't spoil the conclusion by revealing the point of view, we'll just warn you to keep some tissues handy as you read.") (100)
• Just Us Guys, fiction by Emily Cogan ("Another fabulous Roswell Elementary, in which our three aliens are determined to spend a night camping out in the Evans's backyard. Isabel has different ideas, though...") (104)
• Destiny's Calling, poem by Bella Richards (M/M) (106)
• Sanctuary, fiction by Fehrkitten (GTA nominee) ("A stirring, very possible alternate reality in which it's Michael that's drawn to Liz - and the sweetness and exploration of their relationship. UC at its very best.") (107)
• Siren Song, fiction by Joy Elizabeth Watson ("A thought-provoking Maria POV. In the years following Destiny, Maria discovers both a talent and a curse.") (131)
• Surrender ("Sweet Surrender" on flyer), fiction by Ashley Lane ("From her summer retreat in Florida, Liz is confronted with her real purpose in Max's life.") (134)
• Destiny-Free. Really, fiction by Irene Shafer and Catherine S ("A Buffy/Roswell crossover in which Buffy and Max discuss that pesky thing: destiny.") (140)
• Finding Max, poem by Ash (143)
• High Life, fiction by Bella Richards (144)
• Told Me So, fiction by loki (GTA nominee) ("A short gem from Maria's perspective, told as only loki can tell it.") (152)
• Everything's on Fire, and Where You Go, two fics by Stephie Cooke (Persnef) ("Two stirring post-Destiny POV pieces from the author of "Going Like Elsie." Again, we don't want to spoil the impact of these lovely stories by revealing too much, but they deal with destiny and desire and the acceptance (or denial) of each. Stephie has really outdone herself here!") (155 and (157)
• Amor Fati, poem by Brooke Ryan (M/L) (159)
• Late for the Sky, fiction by Irene Shafer ("This future fic, which echoes the title of the fanzine, is set after the battles on Earth have ended. Max readies himself and his family to finally return to their home, but he just can't go without seeing Liz one more time.") (160)
• Love in Distress, poem by Carolyn Sawyers (188)
• Breathing Room, poem by Irene Shafer (189)
• Who's Who and Where's Where, a guide to our contributors' works on the web (190)
• Musical Credit Where Credit is Due, a listing of music used within each story (191)
• The Beacon, poem by Kara Larson (ALL) (192)
• The Devil Went Down to Rosewell, fiction by Kris Blackwood (Laneybug) ("An amusing parody where Alex proves, once and for all, that he is a god. . . with a bass, anyway!") (listed on flyer, not in table of contents)
• Stars, poem by Kara Larson (M/M) (listed on flyer, not in table of contents)