Within the Crystal Rose
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| Title: | Within the Crystal Rose |
| Publisher: | Mountain Rose Press |
| Editor(s): | Margaret Davis |
| Date(s): | 1990-1994 |
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| Medium: | print zine |
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| Fandom: | Beauty and the Beast (TV) |
| Language: | English |
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Within the Crystal Rose is a het Beauty and the Beast (TV) anthology edited by Margaret Davis.
Issue 1
Within the Crystal Rose 1 was published in May 1990 and has 175 pages.
The art is by Phyllis Berwick, Dragon, Barbara Gipson, Kevin, K. Jacobson, J. Ley, Pilgrim, Holly Riedel, Star, Chris Schacter, and Maggie Wade.
- Letter from the Editor (1)
- Meet the Contributors (2)
- Longings of My Heart by Margaret Davis (4)
- Catherine's Egg by Linda Mooney (5)
- I Know Your Soul by Erica Aguilar (9)
- Litany by Gina Alkazian (10)
- Images Within by K. Jacobson (11)
- Whispers by Gina Alkazian (12)
- Blackout by BeeDrew ("Joe is trapped in a subway tunnel during a power outage. Vincent rescues him when he is mugged.") (14)
- Lionheart by Roxanne Shearer Koogler (36)
- Vincent by Kerin Rose Houseburg (37)
- Soulmate by Gina Alkazian (39)
- Nonie by Linda Mooney (40)
- The Forbidden by Kerin Rose Houseburg (45)
- The Mirror Pool by Kerin Rose Houseburg (45)
- Tunnel Children by Lisa K. Wildman (47)
- Beyond Silence by Eleanor Clark (48)
- Wonderment by Bobbi (79)
- This Secret Place by Kerin Rose Houseburg (79)
- Revenge, part I by Margaret Davis ("This is the story of Steven Bass and what happened to him after Catherine stopped Vincent from killing him.") (80)
- That I Might Touch That Cheek by Roxanne Shearer Koogler (94)
- In Memory of Charles Chandler by Margaret Davis (95)
- Reflections on a Crystal Rose by Margaret Davis ("Vincent gives a special token to Catherine as she grieves for her father a year after his death.") (96)
- A Challenge to Love by Bobbi (116)
- The Joining by Margaret Davis (117)
- Beauty by Kerin Rose Houseburg (128)
- The Beastly Love by Lisa K. Wildman (129)
- The Facts of Love by Kathie Ono (130)
- The Candlemaker by Kay Simon ("The story of Rebecca who makes the Winterfest candles.") (136)
- The Wells Family Chronicles by Margaret Clark (144)
- A Silent Joining by Gina Alkazian (155)
- A Life Together by Anita M. Hooson (156)
from issue #1, Star
from issue #1, J. Ley
from issue #1, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #1, Kerin Houseburg
from issue #1, Holly Riedel
from issue #1, Holly Riedel
from issue #1, Barbara Gipson
from issue #1, Barbara Gipson
from issue #1, Dragon
from issue #1, Dragon
from issue #1, Chris Schacter
from issue #1, Phyllis Berwick
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1
A choice collection of short stories, mainly concerning Vincent's past. The series overall is Continued Classic in an alternative timeline to 3rd season. [1]
No 3rd season in this zine. Story lines include: Vincent rescues Joe; an alternate ending to 'TRIS'; Stephen Bass returns to torment Catherine (continued in Volume 2); Vincent helps Catherine grieve for her father; and Vincent and Catherine marry and have a child. Jenny Aronson appears also. Nice, sweet stories.[2]
Issue 2
Within the Crystal Rose 2 was published in November 1990 and contains 187 pages.
The cover is by Phyllis Berwick, art by Berwick, Dragon, Barbara Gipson, Kerin Rose Houseburg, Shirley Leonard, J. Ley, Paula Ollie, Holly Riedel, Chris Schacter, Star, Maggie Wade, Lisa K. Wildman.
From the editorial:
Just thirteen months ago my very first Beauty and the Beast story emerged from my computer; and today I'm writing the editorial letter for my third 'zine. At TunnelCon I heard many similar stories. We have been truly blessed by the love, the caring and sharing inspired by the principles and principals of BATB.
TuunelCon was an amazing experience and it was a privilege to meet so many who had been names on letters and voices on the phone. None of us will soon forget the hugs, the frenzy when the Dealer's Room opened, the comedy team of Lobl and Acovone or Ritch's poem. I'm looking forward to another wonderful experience at South of Oz in Orlando, Florida in June. Hope to see you there!
I am delighted to have Beth Druhan, editor of Heart of the Minstrel as my co-author in the conclusion to "Revenge." We spent several hours discussing the story at TunnelCon and collaboration was the next step. We hope you enjoy the results.
- Letter from the Editor (1)
- Meet the Contributors (5)
- Crystal Roses, poem by Linda Jordan (7)
- Cielo e mar, poem by Amilcare Ponchielli (8)
- Puccini and Pipes by Margaret Davis (about Benjamin Pascal) (9)
- Wishing Star by Roxanne Shearer Koogler (43)
- Artemis Below by Linda Mooney (45)
- Whispering Bridge by Kerin Rose Houseburg (61)
- Spring Break by Margaret Davis (A new Tunnel dweller misses the green of Above and Eric has persuaded Father that Below classes need a Spring Break.) (63)
- First Kiss, poem by Eleanor Clark (78)
- Images, poem by Linda Jordan (79)
- Beloved Friends by Sandra Saidak (81)
- Beyond Words, poem by Linda M. Schroeder (105)
- Revenge, Part II by Margaret Davis and Beth Druhan/BeeDrew (107)
- A Business Proposal, poem by Winifred McBeth (127)
- Love Looking, poem by Eleanor Clark (128)
- Fire and Roses, poem by Linda Jordan (129)
- Happily Ever After by Adele Turner (reprinted in slightly altered form in Love Songs #1) (129)
- Honeymoon's End, poem by Roxanne Shearer Koogler (143)
- The Rose, poem by Kerin Rose Houseburg (144)
- From the Mouth of Babes by Kathie Ono (145)
- In Silence, poem by Roxanne Shearer Koogler (153)
- Remembrance, poem by Lisa K. Wildman (155)
- A Mother's Farewell, poem by Winifred McBeth (157)
- Wells Family Chronicles by Margaret Davis (159)
- Where Princes Dwell, poem by Marilynn (171)
- The Real Fairy Tale by Kay Simon (173)
- Could You Love Me Less?, poem by Lisa K. Wildman (179)
- Reprise Lisa's Legacy by Margaret Davis (180)
- Samantha's Toe Shoes by Margaret Davis (183)
- Dreams, poem by MariLynn (191)
- Living the Dream by Anita Hooson (193)
from issue #2, Paula Ollie
from issue #2, Phyllis Berwick, portrays Pascal and Vincent
from issue #2, Phyllis Berwick, portrays Pascal, the opera singer
from issue #2, Phyllis Berwick, portrays Jamie and her mother
from issue #2, Phyllis Berwick, portrays Jamie
from issue #2, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #2, J. Ley, portrays Elliott Burch
from issue #2, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #2, Chris Schacter
from issue #2, Dragon
from issue #2, Phyllis Berwick, portrays Winslow
from issue #2, Dragon, portrays Narcissa
from issue #2, Holly Riedel
from issue #2, Lisa K. Wildman
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2
This well-written collection of stories includes Part 2 of 'Revenge' and 'Wells Family Chronicles.' The latter consists of journal entries detailing the day-to-day events of life as Catherine and Vincent raise their two children. This volume also includes storylines concerning some of the Tunnel inhabitants and Vincent's childhood. [3]
Issue 3
Within the Crystal Rose 3 was published in April 1991 and contains 198 pages.
Cover by Barbara Gipson, interior art by Phyllis Berwick, Belen, Dragon, Gipson, Bruce Holroyd, Kerin Rose Houseburg, Kathy Jacobson, Jackie Kapke, Shirley Leonard, Lyndsay, Jeanne McClure, Rita Terrell, Paula Ollie, Chris Schacter, Janine Wills, and Kathy Wooding.
From the editorial:
In this issue we've added contributors from the male contingent of fandom. Bruce and Mohamed, and from the international fandom. Katrina from England. There is no more definitive proof of the continuing influence of Beauty and the Beast to me. than when I receive a letter that says I'm new to fandom and this is my first submission.
I know the inspiration of the TunnelWorld is still very much alive and that's why the agitation and in-fighting in fandom troubles me. We learned that tolerance and. above all. a respect for differences. were the bedrock upon which that society was founded. If we were all inspired by the same show. must there be dissension among us? I think it is time to heal the wounds before the damage is too severe for the fandom to survive. My suggestion? Remember that we all started at the same place. and although our paths may be different. there is room enough for all: be as kind to someone with opposing views as Vincent would be. Well, enough of my soapbox. I'm looking forward to seeing some of you in Orlando at South of Oz.
- Letter from the Editor (4)
- Meet the Contributors (5)
- The Crystal and the Rose by Kerin Rose Houseburg (7)
- On the Wings of Darkness by Margaret Davis (23)
- In Safety by Margaret Davis (23)
- New Friends by Karen Morgia (25)
- Illusion by MariLynn (39)
- Siege of Flowers by BeeDrew/Beth Druhan (41)
- Forever by Katrina Relf (63)
- Rivals by Barbara Trimble (65)
- The Beast and the Beauty by Pam Smith (69)
- Shadowheart by Laura Davis (71)
- The Ceremony by Laura Davis (73)
- And Father Warned Me by Winifred McBeth (77)
- Me and the Boy by Margaret Davis (79)
- Prisms by Kerin Rose Houseburg (93)
- Memories by Sue Regan (95)
- Vincent by Katrina Relf (99)
- Soul Shadow by Linda Jordan (101)
- The Soul -- The Sacred Vault by Lisa Wildman (109)
- Welcome, Night by Pam Smith (111)
- So Much for a Romantic Interlude by DeBorah Maureen Eaton (113)
- Matin by Stephanie Davis (123)
- Close Call by Kay Simon (125)
- Vincent's Song by Stephanie Davis (135)
- Fire by Pam Smith (136)
- Understudy by Roxanne Shearer Koogler (137)
- The Crystal Rose by Margaret Davis (149)
- The Message by Karen Witkowski (151)
- Touched by You by Lisa Wildman (155)
- Laundry Duty by Linda Mooney (157)
- My Love by Mohamed E. Alkoudairy (162)
- Only Beauty by Katrina Relf (163)
- Wells Family Chronicles by Margaret Davis (165)
- Meet Me Forever by Mohamed E. Alkoudairy (177)
- Lay Down My Darling by Lisa Wildman (179)
- A Small Adventure by Anita Hoosen (181)
from issue #3, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #3, Rita Terrell
from issue #3, unclear
from issue #3, Chris Schacter
from issue #3, Bruce Holroyd
from issue #3, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #3, Paula Ollie
from issue #3, Kathy Wooding
from issue #3, Lyndsay
from issue #3, Phyllis Berwick: "A sweet mixture of embarrassment and surprise rippled through him as he held the length of white nylon in his hands. rubbing his fingers over the smooth texture. From the comer of his eye. he spotted a bit of creamy lace half-hidden by a pair of jeans and he slowly drew it out, recognizing one of Catherine's bras, all sheer lace and wispy pale-blue silk. An indescribable feeling came over him--part trepidation, part delight, and part curiosity. at holding such an intimate piece of material that only he had seen her wear. Spreading it over his fingers, Vincent noticed how delicate the article was, he marveled at how Catherine's body could fill out such a piece of clothing so that it fit like a second skin."
from issue #3, Shirley Leonard
from issue #3, Phyllis Berwick
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3
Continuation of this series reaches new artistic levels. It's turning into a truly charming, must-buy series. [4]
Volume 3 continues its focus on the Tunnel world and its inhabitants. Story lines include: Vincent as a child; the capture and taming of Mouse; and more 'Wells Family Chronicles.' In 'So Much for a Romantic Interlude,' Catherine discovers a drunken Vincent really can't sing![5]
Issue 4
Within the Crystal Rose 4 was published in September 1991 and contains 179 pages.
Artwork by Phyllis Berwick, Belen, Dragon (cover), Barbara Gudlauski, Bruce Holroyd, Kathy Jacobson, Jacquelyn Kapke, Shirley Leonard, Diane Leva, Judy Ley, Lyndsay, Jeanne McClure, Paula Ollie, Chris Schacter, Amy Bechtel, Sandra Chandler Shelton, and Kathy Wooding.
- Letter from the Editor (4)
- Meet the Contributors (5)
- Catherine's Love Song by Katherine Garnett (7)
- Family Pride by Winifred McBeth (9)
- I Stand Alone by Linda Jordan (15)
- Over the Hills and Far Away by Amy Bechtel (17)
- Winterfest Waltz by Winifred McBeth (55)
- Father's Christmas Gift by Margaret Davis (57)
- Haiku by Phyliss Amason (69)
- Love Notes by Katherine Garnett (71)
- Never Again by Jessica Payne and Margaret Davis (73)
- What If... by Linda Jordan (79)
- The Lasting Dream by Dee T. Bronson (81)
- Storyteller by Laura Davis (83)
- Limits by Katherine Garnett (87)
- What Am I To Do? by Kerin Rose Houseburg (89)
- au Lait by Linda Mooney (91)
- The Ride by Kay Simon (97)
- Stay by Linda Jordan (99)
- The Secret by Diana Smith and Pat Dunn(101)
- The Phoenix by Kerin Rose Houseburg (137)
- To Hold You in My Heart by Laura Davis (139)
- Wells Family Chronicles, excerpt by Margaret Davis (141)
- Crystal Cavern by Katrina Relf (149)
- She Loves You by Anita Hooson (151)
- My Hope... My Love by Katria Relf (171)
- Gone... by Roxanne Shearer Koogler (173)
- Snow by Katrina Relf (177)
- Forevermore by MariLynn (179)
from issue #4, Lyndsay
from issue #4, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #4, Sandra Shelton
from issue #4, Amy Bechtel
from issue #4, Paula Ollie
from issue #4, Kathy Wooding
from issue #4, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #4, J. Ley
from issue #4, Chris Schacter
from issue #4, Amy Bechtel
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 4
In this fourth volume of the series, several stories focus on Mouse and some original characters that impact the Tunnel world. There is also another installment o f the 'Wells Family Chronicles' and the short story, 'She Loves You,' wherein Vincent and Catherine come close to having their first fight. The Tunnels also face a crisis of the first magnitude in 'Gone' - Father runs out of tea! [6]
A pleasant mix of stories, good poetry, and vignettes, effectively illustrated by a roster of good artists. A notable anecdote involves Egyptian myths of lion-headed divinities (“Family Pride” by Winifred McBeth). Notable among the full stories are “Over the Hills and Far Away” by Amy Bechtel, about Mouse's troubling recollection of his past; “The Secret” by Diana Smith & Pat Dunn, in which Mouse rescues street-waif Molly, setting up a continuing storyline; a gentle and perceptive story of V/C unhappiness and reconciliation, “She Loves You” by Anita Hooson. Also an excerpt from the “Wells Family Chronicles” by Margaret Davis, a continuing feature. Other fiction contributors include Jessica Payne, Laura Davis, Linda Mooney, Roxanne Shearer Koogler. Poetry by Katherine Garnett, Linda Jordan, Winifred McBeth, Phyliss Amason (some fine haikus), Dee Bronson, Kerin Houseburg, Kay Simon, Katrina Relf, MariLynn. Artwork by Phyllis Berwick, Belen, Dragon (cover), Barbara Gudlauski, Bruce Holroyd, Kathy Jacobson, Jacquelyn Kapke, Shirley Leonard, Diane Leva, Judy Ley, Lyndsay, Jeanne McClure, Paula Ollie, Chris Schacter, Sandy (Chandler) Shelton, Kathy Wooding. As always, well edited and presented, raising it a cut above average. [7]
Issue 5
Within the Crystal Rose 5 was published in May 1992 and contains 170 pages.
The art is by Amy Bechtel, Phyllis Berwick, Duke Cullen, Stephanie Davis, Barb Gipson, Barbara Gudlauski, Bruce Holroyd, Kathy Jacobson, Jackie Kapke, Shirley Leonard, Judy Ley, Lyndsay, Holly Riedel, Chris Schacter, Amber Shelton, Sandy Chandler Shelton, Rita Terrell (cover), Sandy Tew, and Kathy Wooding.
From the editorial:
The tremendous success of the Disney animated version of BATB has certainly kept our favorite story in the forefront of the news. I found it delightful and couldn't help but notice the similarities to our BATB - not the least of which was the chilling voice of Tony Jay as one of the bad guys. I must say, though, I like our version best - Vincent didn't need to change into anything - just stay his own romantic, gorgeous self.
- Letter from the Editor (4)
- Meet the Contributors (5)
- Life of a Rose, poem by Bruce W. Holroyd (7)
- The Most Precious Gift by Stephanie Davis (9)
- Peace, poem by Dee T. Bronson (21)
- Boo! by Roxanne Shearer Koogler (23)
- Memories, poem by Kerin Rose Houseburg (29)
- First Touch, poem by Katherine Garnett (31)
- Music Lesson by Laura Davis (33)
- Tears by Linda Mooney (37)
- Chamber of the Winds, poem by MariLynn (49)
- The Dark at the End of the Tunnel by Kay Simon (51)
- The Shore, poem by Dee T. Bronson (65)
- Dark of the Heart by Laura Davis (67)
- Night, poem by Linda Jordan (73)
- Dear Diary by Margaret Daivs (75)
- Star Light, Star Bright by Anna Gerard/Becky Bain (85)
- The Tide, poem by Linda Jordan (87)
- Voices from the Past by Diana Smith and Pat Dunn (89)
- Miracle, poem by Randie Pressman (113)
- Come to Me, Love..., poem by Kerin Rose Houseburg (115)
- Wells Family Chronicles by Margaret Davis (117)
- Dream Nights, poem by Katherine Garnett (137)
- The Circle, poem by MariLynn (139)
- Change of Life by Margaret Davis (141)
- First Dance, poem by Randie Pressman (170)
from issue #5, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #5, Stephanie Davis
from issue #5, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #5, Kathy Wooding
from issue #5, Duke Cullen
from issue #5, Duke Cullen
from issue #5, Shirley Leonard
from issue #5, Barbara Gudlauski
from issue #5, Amy Bechtel
from issue #5, Amy Bechtel, portrays Devin Wells
from issue #5, Barbara Gipson
from issue #5, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #5, Sandy Chandler Shelton
from issue #5, Bruce Holroyd
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 5
This volume offers two V-childhood stories by Stephanie Davis and Roxanne Koogler. Diana Smith and Pat Dunn, in “Voices from the Past,” offer a thoughtful, interesting frame story in which Father, severely ill, remembers moments from the tunnels' founding days. In Laura Davis' brief but strong “Dark of the Heart,” the child who shot Vincent in The Outsiders is at last integrated into the tunnel community. In Linda Mooney's “Tears,” Paracelsus' followers pose a threat even after his death (striking art for this story by Duke); in Kay Simon's “The Dark at the End of the Tunnel,” C attempts to discover who's polluting the tunnels' water supply; in “Change of Life,” V/C have some anxious moments as daughter Jenni cannot be found (striking art here from Bruce Holroyd) and C finds her life changed in a remarkable way. Vignettes by Laura Davis and Anna Gerard and another segment of the Wells Family Chronicles, this time excerpts from the diary of Jessica Caroline Wells' (V/C's adopted daughter), giving glimpses of daily life including the children's bout with “chicken pops,” and, later, V/C's diary exchanges. [8]
Issue 6
Within the Crystal Rose 6 was published in June 1992 and contains 172 pages.
The art is by Barbara Gipson, Amy Bechtel, Phyllis Berwick, Dragon (cover), Barbara Gudlauski, Bruce Holroyd, Kerin Houseburg, Kathy Jacobson, Jackie Kapke, Shirley Leonard, Judy Ley, Holly Riedel, Chris Schacter, Sandy Chandler Shelton, Sandy Tew, and Kathy Wooding.
- Letter from the Editor (4)
- Meet the Contributors (5)
- Love Notes, poem by Katherine Garnett (7)
- Frank Buck Lives by Betty Reardon (9)
- Fulfilled, poem by Katrina Relf (15)
- Flower Power by Karen Morgia (17)
- My Love, poem by Phyliss Amason (23)
- Yesterday's Son by Lisa K. Wildman (25)
- A Time to Mourn, poem by Katrina Relf (53)
- Riches by Anna Gerard/Becky Bain (Bain is listed online, but not in the print zine.) (55)
- Fears, poem by Karen Witkowski (63)
- Capricorn by Linda Mooney (65)
- The Love of Catherine, poem by Randie Pressman (69)
- I Wished That It Was You by Jackie Kapke (71)
- Loving Glimpses, poem by Katherine Garnett (75)
- A Midsummer's Night by E. Wyllis (83)
- With Love... All Things Are Possible, poem by Katrina Relf (105)
- New Beginnings by Karen Witkowski (107)
- Father's Day by Krystin Wilhelm (109)
- Echoes of Your Heart, poem by Randie Pressman (115)
- Be My Valentine by Diana Smith and Pat Dunn (117)
- The Lovers, poem by Karen Witkowski (135)
- Let Down Your Hair by Roxanne Shearer Koogler (137)
- Whispering Gallery by Bruce W. Holroyd (145)
- A Light Dusting by Caitlyn (159)
- Starlight, poem by Karen Witkowski (164)
- The Forever Ride, poem by Kay Simon (165)
- Romancing the Beast, poem by Phyliss Amason (166)
- Wells Family Chronicles by Margaret Davis (167)
- Catherine's Concerto, poem by Lisa K. Wildman (172)
from issue #6, Kerin Houseburg
from issue #6, Barbara Gudlauski
from issue #6, Barbara Gipson
from issue #6, Sandy Tew
from issue #6, Kathy Wooding
from issue #6, J. Ley
from issue #6, Barbara Gipson
from issue #6, Jackie Kapke
from issue #6, Barbara Gipson
from issue #6, Bruce Holroyd
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 6
This volume offers Betty Reardon's “Frank Buck Lives,” a charming and pointed child-Vincent story of the differing perspectives of children and adults; in “Riches,” Anna Gerard recounts the adventures of Geoffrey and Samantha in replacing one of Father's books; Lisa Wildman's “Yesterday's Son,” in which C investigates the death of a man who was apparently Father's son; E. Wyllis' "A Midsummer Night,” flashes back to the celebration of V's recovery from his Trilogy illness and older memories lead to a difficult reconciliation with the past. Diana Smith and Pat Dunn, in “Be My Valentine,” chronicle Mouse's search for the perfect Valentine gifts to express his love for sweetheart Molly. Bruce Holroyd's strong and interesting “The Whispering Gallery” recounts the construction of its bridge. Another excerpt from Margaret Davis' “the Wells Family Chronicles.” Vignettes by Karen Morgia, Linda Mooney, Jackie Kapke, Roxanne Koogler, Katherine Garnett, Krystin Wilhelm, Caitlyn. [9]
Issue 7
Within the Crystal Rose 7 was published in July 1993 and contains 153 pages.
The art is by Kerin Houseberg, Barbara G., Barbara Gipson (cover and interior art), Sandy Tew, K. Jacobson, Michele West, Judy Ley, Phyllis Berwick, Amy Bechtel, Holly Riedel, and S. Leonard. Also several unsigned drawings.
From the editorial:
In just days we leave for Austin and the Great Expectations Convention--the fourth International gathering of Beauty and the Beast fans. TunnelCon III is already in the works for 1994... truly the dream will endure!
Over the past year it seems some have dropped away, the syndication run of Beauty and the Beast appears to be at an end and there have been questions about the viability of the fandom. It's alive and well, thank you!
We've had several new people join the Colorado group in recent months who've reminded us, with customary newcomer enthusiasm, what it was that drew us together in the first place. We need those reminders, lest we lose sight of what we've gained over the past years---friendships, the courage to try new ventures, an urge to return to a simpler time and a desire to help others.
I have found the gift of writing and had the opportunity to hone my skills working on something I love. It's time now for the next step---a novel. I don't intend to give up zine writing altogether, just concentrate on something else for a time. I'll have something new for TunnelCon III next summer.
- Letter from the Editor (4)
- Night Song, poem by Jeanne C. Peters (5)
- Brother, Mine by Michele Sayles (7)
- Abandoned in Silence by Margaret Davis (15)
- of a Beast (PDF) by Diana Smith and Pat Dunn (Shadow Chasers crossover) (reprinted in Crazy Quilt #4) (29)
- Little Boy Lost by Becky Bain (75)
- Love Fruits by Katherine Garnett (119)
- Against the Dying of the Light by Roxanne Shearer Koogler (123)
- Soul Touch, poem by Jeanne C. Peters (133)
- In the Days of Yesteryear by Linda Mooney (135)
- Love Me, poem by Margaret Davis (145)
- Wells Family Chronicles by Margaret Davis (147)
- The First Time, poem by Katherine Garnett (153)
from issue #7, Kerin Houseburg
from issue #7, Michelle West
from issue #7, Michelle West
from issue #7, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #7, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #7, Amy Bechtel
from issue #7, Phyllis Berwick
from issue #7, Barbara Gipson
from issue #7, unclear
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 7
Standout story here is Becky Bain's “Little Boy Lost,” in which, coming Below, C finds a nearly mute, terrified six (or so) year-old boy, Ross, who's obviously been mistreated. C-and C alone-wins his trust and ushers this all but feral child into the care of the world Below. This longish, utterly unsentimental story is full of well observed and well invented detail, utterly convincing, and shows C/V's dedicated concern for children. Also memorable are Michele Sayles' “Brother, Mine,” an account of very young Devin's feelings of resentful neglect when newborn V takes all the adults' attention...and how Devin is reconciled to the strange foundling and makes his own special contribution. In “Against the Dying of the Light,” Roxanne Shearer Koogler offers V/C daughter Jessica's fear that Rollie's succumbing to complications of AIDS might have been her fault, because she'd gone for her piano lesson while recovering from illness, against C's specific instructions. Margaret Davis' “Abandoned In Silence” is a flashback story: as C tries to rest while V watches over her, apparently after being attacked in her apartment during “An Impossible Silence,” V helps her forget her pain by telling her (a flashback) the story of how Laura first came to them and how he learned to speak to her. “Shadow of a Beast” by Diana Smith and Pat Dunn is a bouncy tale of close friends psychic investigator Jonathan MacKensie and tabloid journalist Edgar Benedek skulking around Central Park hoping to catch sight of “the man-beast.” Instead, Jonathan is mugged, shot, and then rescued by V. Then the problem arises: what to do with this seriously ill stranger in their midst, and what to do about his persistent, shamelessly energetic friend blundering around the tunnels, looking for him. Also fiction by Linda Mooney and Katherine Garnett. There's also another installment of the Wells Family Chronicles by Margaret Davis. Poetry by Jeanne C. Peters, Katherine Garnett, and Margaret Davis. Art (unlisted, so the Q-fer apologizes if anyone's left out or misidentified) by Kerin Houseberg, Barbara G., Barbara Gipson (that Barbara G.-another lady entirely: cover and 2 pieces of interior art), Sandy Tew, K. Jacobson, Michele West, Judy Ley, Phyllis Berwick, Amy Bechtel, Holly Riedel, S. Leonard. Also several unsigned drawings.[10]
Issue 8
Within the Crystal Rose 8 was published in July 1994 and contains 112 pages.
The cover is by Barbara Gipson. The interior art is not official credited, but it appears to be by Shirley Leonard, Dragon, Lisa Wildman, Barbara Gipson, Michelle West, and a couple of unidentified others.
From the editorial:
Life has been somewhat overwhelming this year and as a result I fell far behind in filling orders and answering letters. To those persons who had to wait so long, I offer my sincere apologies for the lengthy delays.
After considering my alternatives, I have decided that this fanzine will be my last for now. I don't want to say I'll never do another, but I have no plans at this time. I'm not leaving the BATB family, just moving on to other pursuits. I will be forever grateful for the friendships that have come my way as a result of BATB.
- Letter from the Editor (4)
- Golden Prince, poem by Katherine Garnett (7)
- Rain by Amethyst Hart (9)
- The Beach, poem by Amethyst Hart (21)
- Song of Arion by Amethyst Hart (23)
- Even Song, poem by MariLynn (31)
- The Choice by Becky Bain (33)
- The Way Below by Diana Smith and Pat Dunn (Kung Fu: The Legend Continues crossover) (51)
- Past and Forever by Katherine Garnett (99)
- Haiku by Dragon (103)
- Never Ready by Margaret Davis (105)
from issue #8, Dragon
from issue #8, Barbara Gipson
from issue #8, Dragon
from issue #8, Shirley Leonard
from issue #8, Lisa Wildman
from issue #8, Michelle West
from issue #8, Michelle West
from issue #8, Dragon
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 8
This newest volume of this consistently enjoyable and well edited series has stories focusing more on peril and adventure than on romantic yearning. The longest story here is "The Way Below" by Diana Smith and Pat Dunn, a B&B/Kung Fu crossover in which Kwai Chang Caine and son Peter come to the Continued Classic tunnels so that the elder Caine can treat ailing Father. Peter becomes involved in a cave-in with V/C's adventuresome 5-year-old son Jacob. Some interesting parallels are drawn between Devin (who doesn't appear) and Peter, and their relationship with their fathers. Though more focused on the Kung Fu aspect than the B&B one, the story is well written and true to character. It's interesting reading despite some odd line breaks. Amethyst Hart has two stories here. Set following "Chamber Music" and the joyous rain during the concert, Hart's "Rain" is a brief, intense tale of flooding Below which catches Vincent, Catherine, and a party of children unprepared. Hart's "Song of Arion," set following "The Watcher," tells how dolphins help Catherine face her new-found dread of water due to her experience of drowning in that episode. Another story of danger and escape, Becky Bain's "The Choice" sets Vincent the task of leading Catherine, Father and some children to safety through an unexplored passage and across a dangerous ledge when flood threatens. The choice Vincent is presented with, and how he makes that choice, is the basis of a strongly dramatic and insightful story. Katherine Garnett's anecdote, "Past and Forever," affirms the possibility of finding true love, even for middle-aged storytellers. The zine concludes with Davis' "Never Ready," a Continued Classic tale in which Father is seriously ill and Catherine offers Vincent emotional support against the spectre of possible loss. Poetry by Amethyst Hart, Dragon, and MariLynn. Cover by Barbara Gipson. Art by Shirley Leonard, Dragon, Lisa Wildman, West (?), and a couple of unidentified others whose names the reviewer apologizes for being unable to decipher. [11]
References
- ^ from Helpers' Network Quality Fanzine Review -- 1997, Archived version
- ^ from the The Beauty and the Beast Buyer's Guide to Fanzines
- ^ from the The Beauty and the Beast Buyer's Guide to Fanzines
- ^ from Helpers' Network Quality Fanzine Review -- 1997, Archived version
- ^ from the The Beauty and the Beast Buyer's Guide to Fanzines
- ^ from the The Beauty and the Beast Buyer's Guide to Fanzines
- ^ from Helpers' Network Quality Fanzine Review -- 1997, Archived version
- ^ from Helpers' Network Quality Fanzine Review -- 1997, Archived version
- ^ from Helpers' Network Quality Fanzine Review -- 1997, Archived version
- ^ from Helpers' Network Quality Fanzine Review -- 1997, Archived version
- ^ from Helpers' Network Quality Fanzine Review -- 1997, Archived version