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The Tolkien Professor
Feb. 11th, 2011 10:29 pmThe Washington Post did a lovely long story this week on Professor Corey Olsen, a local medievalist and noted Tolkien scholar, who is pushing academic boundaries by using Web 2.0 tools like podcasts, Facebook and Skype to bring his scholarship to the masses:
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eldritchhobbit, though she probably not only knows this guy, but is his friend on Profbook or whatnot. ;)
So in spring 2007, the Washington College professor took his scholarship public, with a podcast called "How to Read Tolkien and Why" and a Web site called The Tolkien Professor.
A million downloads later, Olsen is one of the most popular medievalists in America. His unusual path to success - a smartly branded Web site and a legion of iTunes listeners - marks an alternative to the publish-or-perish tradition of scholarship on the tenure track.
"Instead of spending all my time doing scholarly publishing, which we're told to do - which most people will never read - I basically decided to put myself out to the public," Olsen said.
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eldritchhobbit, though she probably not only knows this guy, but is his friend on Profbook or whatnot. ;)(no subject)
Dec. 22nd, 2010 12:49 pmLaw and the Multiverse:Superheroes, Supervillians and the Law. Oh my goodness, I think I'm in love:
Who among us has not spent hours contemplating this issue? Or how governments react to extra-governmental law enforcement systems? Can Batman testify in court without revealing his identity? I have never heard Superman Mirandize anyone. Can injured bystanders sue their erstwhile rescuers? Should we be seeking to shut down the Guild of Calamitous Intent with a RICO suit? Professor X's telepathy and the hearsay problem may be my favorite thus far, though I think, in an actual telepathy-enabled world, we would almost certainly develop a new Fourth Amendment doctrine (or at least legislative protection) for individuals to be secure in their own thoughts from telepathic reading, at least without judicial warrant (at least, for evidential purposes).
Most of the time when property is damaged, the property owner has insurance that will pay to restore their property to approximately the state it was in before the loss occurred. But when Doomsday goes on a rampage of destruction across at least three states or the Joker blows up half of downtown Gotham, insurers aren’t actually going to want to pay for that, and there is reason to believe that under the terms of standard insurance contracts, they wouldn’t have to.
Who among us has not spent hours contemplating this issue? Or how governments react to extra-governmental law enforcement systems? Can Batman testify in court without revealing his identity? I have never heard Superman Mirandize anyone. Can injured bystanders sue their erstwhile rescuers? Should we be seeking to shut down the Guild of Calamitous Intent with a RICO suit? Professor X's telepathy and the hearsay problem may be my favorite thus far, though I think, in an actual telepathy-enabled world, we would almost certainly develop a new Fourth Amendment doctrine (or at least legislative protection) for individuals to be secure in their own thoughts from telepathic reading, at least without judicial warrant (at least, for evidential purposes).
Wow, Doctor Who has had an incredible surge of popularity at MediaWest*Con. I’m not sure what’s behind this, given the revived series has been on for four years now, but I’m not complaining!
FRIDAY
1-2pm, Ballroom A: Whither Doctor Who? How will David Tennant's departure imminent departure affect the show's phenomenal success, and where will new producer Steven Moffat take our favorite lonely Time Lord?
3-4pm, University 2: Sarah Jane Adventures: General discussion
3-4pm, Ballroom A: Torchwood: Jones, Ianto Jones. What makes the "Tea-boy" so appealing?
4-5pm, Ballroom A: Journey's End--Were you satisfied with the way season 4 ended for the Doctor, Donna and Rose? Or did want to wring RTD's neck?
5-6pm, Ballroom A: Turn it up to Eleven: Discussion of the eleven Doctors
9-10pm, University 2: Doctor Who: Astrid to Zoe--Doctor Who companion squee
[Video premiers at 8pm; there was only one DW vid that I recall last year, but given the increase in panels, I expect more at this year’s session.]
SATURDAY
10-11am, Ballroom C: Classic Doctors, Brand New Adventures: Big Finish audios and the extension of classic Doctor Who
2-3pm, University 2: Doctor Who: Donna Noble--Great companion, or the greatest companion ever?
4-5pm, Ballroom B: David Tennant: An appreciation--Let'sdrool over discuss the amazing actor who played the Doctor. Will Americans ever get to see him in other roles?
9-10pm, University 2: The 11th Doctor--Matt Smith will the youngest actor to play the Doctor. Are you looking forward to his era, or will new Who became Boo Who?
SUNDAY
1-2pm, University 3: Doctor Who/Torchwood hurt/comfort fic recs: Share your favorites
1-2pm, Ballroom C: John Barrowman: Torchwood and CDs and books, oh my!
4-5pm, Ballroom D: Doctor Who: The Power of Ten--an overview. General discussion of the Tenth doctor's era. What will you miss most about him, and why?
MONDAY
10-11am, University 1: Doctor Who: Favorite episodes you can't wait to be released on DVD.
11-12pm, University 1: Torchwood: Can Torchwood Cardiff survive as a team of only three?
FRIDAY
1-2pm, Ballroom A: Whither Doctor Who? How will David Tennant's departure imminent departure affect the show's phenomenal success, and where will new producer Steven Moffat take our favorite lonely Time Lord?
3-4pm, University 2: Sarah Jane Adventures: General discussion
3-4pm, Ballroom A: Torchwood: Jones, Ianto Jones. What makes the "Tea-boy" so appealing?
4-5pm, Ballroom A: Journey's End--Were you satisfied with the way season 4 ended for the Doctor, Donna and Rose? Or did want to wring RTD's neck?
5-6pm, Ballroom A: Turn it up to Eleven: Discussion of the eleven Doctors
9-10pm, University 2: Doctor Who: Astrid to Zoe--Doctor Who companion squee
[Video premiers at 8pm; there was only one DW vid that I recall last year, but given the increase in panels, I expect more at this year’s session.]
SATURDAY
10-11am, Ballroom C: Classic Doctors, Brand New Adventures: Big Finish audios and the extension of classic Doctor Who
2-3pm, University 2: Doctor Who: Donna Noble--Great companion, or the greatest companion ever?
4-5pm, Ballroom B: David Tennant: An appreciation--Let's
9-10pm, University 2: The 11th Doctor--Matt Smith will the youngest actor to play the Doctor. Are you looking forward to his era, or will new Who became Boo Who?
SUNDAY
1-2pm, University 3: Doctor Who/Torchwood hurt/comfort fic recs: Share your favorites
1-2pm, Ballroom C: John Barrowman: Torchwood and CDs and books, oh my!
4-5pm, Ballroom D: Doctor Who: The Power of Ten--an overview. General discussion of the Tenth doctor's era. What will you miss most about him, and why?
MONDAY
10-11am, University 1: Doctor Who: Favorite episodes you can't wait to be released on DVD.
11-12pm, University 1: Torchwood: Can Torchwood Cardiff survive as a team of only three?
I am a little stunned at the lack of Supernatural panels at MediaWest*Con 29. The show’s ratings are up, and there are a number of fanzines publishing this year.
FRIDAY
1-2pm, University 3: Supernatural: Season 4 discussion.
[Check out the video premiers at 8pm; there were quite a few good SPN entries last year]
SATURDAY
4-5pm, University 1: Supernatural: How are the many ways this series can end? Let's explore the possibilities.
SUNDAY
10-11am, University 2: Supernatural: A look at the current state of the brothers' relationship
3-4pm, Ballroom D: Supernatural hurt/comfort fic recs: share your favorites.
Premiering fanzine information available here.
FRIDAY
1-2pm, University 3: Supernatural: Season 4 discussion.
[Check out the video premiers at 8pm; there were quite a few good SPN entries last year]
SATURDAY
4-5pm, University 1: Supernatural: How are the many ways this series can end? Let's explore the possibilities.
SUNDAY
10-11am, University 2: Supernatural: A look at the current state of the brothers' relationship
3-4pm, Ballroom D: Supernatural hurt/comfort fic recs: share your favorites.
Premiering fanzine information available here.
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May. 9th, 2009 09:36 pmDAY-um. This handmade Impala messenger bag is one of the finest fan crafts I've ever seen. Check it. Well done, a_starfish.
a_starfish.My good friend Yum@ of Pyramids Press is announcing a new Supernatural print zine, The Brotherhood 8, to premier in three weeks at MediaWest*Con 29 and is available for mail order now at the website.
Like issues 2, 4, and 6, The Brotherhood 8 is an all-Supernatural gen zine with a strong emphasis on the brothers’ bond of family and friendship. Yum@ kept saying she was going to keep the page count reasonable this year, but so many awesome authors agreed to participate, it was impossible: The Brotherhood 8 is 440 pages!
Like previous editions, The Brotherhood 8 is professionally printed, perfect-bound, 6" x 9", with beautiful full-color, wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Though Pyramids Press works to get the look of zine as close as possible to something you'd buy at a bookstore, it is a nonprofit, labor of love produced by fans, for fans. Like all Pyramids Press zines, the stories are new (have not been previously published or appeared on the ‘net), gen (no slash), and there are no deathfics. Ratings are G-R.
The Brotherhood 8
Counting Coup by Scullspeare
Dutch by kimonkey7 (kimonkey7)
When You Were Young by geminigrl11 (geminigrl11)
Wayward Ones by Gaelicspirit
The First Wendigo by Sodakey
Best Served Cold by Geoffry Woods
Between The Lines by gekizetsu (gekizetsu)
The Bird-dog Key by Maygin
Day Job by K Hanna Korossy
No Pain, No Gain by Gert
Nchaa Bu by Jeanne R Gold
The Family Business by Dodger Winslow (dodger_winslow)
Story excerpts available here
Longer excerpt of “The Family Business”
The Brotherhood 8 may be pre-ordered for convention pick-up here; see convention flyers for roomsale location. Please place convention pre-orders by May 9.
If you’re not attending MediaWest, you may order a copy of this zines to be delivered to you via USPS at the Pyramids Press order page. The base cost is $35 per zine (I know, but the zine is so huge, it’s like getting two digest zines in one). US shipping is $4.95 per zine (priority mail). Shipping to Canada or Mexico is $10.95 per zine. Shipping to Europe/Australia is $12.95 per zine. All amounts are in US dollars.
Pyramids Press is also premiering a multimedia edition of the zine, The Brotherhood 7, which is almost 400 pages and includes 17 stories from our favorite fandoms, including 3 Supernatural stories, plus Atlantis, Torchwood, SG-1, Doctor Who, and more!
If you have any questions, you may write to Yum@ at pyramidspress [at] aol [dot] com. If you have any trouble, please comment or message.
Like issues 2, 4, and 6, The Brotherhood 8 is an all-Supernatural gen zine with a strong emphasis on the brothers’ bond of family and friendship. Yum@ kept saying she was going to keep the page count reasonable this year, but so many awesome authors agreed to participate, it was impossible: The Brotherhood 8 is 440 pages!
Like previous editions, The Brotherhood 8 is professionally printed, perfect-bound, 6" x 9", with beautiful full-color, wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Though Pyramids Press works to get the look of zine as close as possible to something you'd buy at a bookstore, it is a nonprofit, labor of love produced by fans, for fans. Like all Pyramids Press zines, the stories are new (have not been previously published or appeared on the ‘net), gen (no slash), and there are no deathfics. Ratings are G-R.
The Brotherhood 8
Counting Coup by Scullspeare
Dutch by kimonkey7 (
kimonkey7)When You Were Young by geminigrl11 (
geminigrl11)Wayward Ones by Gaelicspirit
The First Wendigo by Sodakey
Best Served Cold by Geoffry Woods
Between The Lines by gekizetsu (
gekizetsu)The Bird-dog Key by Maygin
Day Job by K Hanna Korossy
No Pain, No Gain by Gert
Nchaa Bu by Jeanne R Gold
The Family Business by Dodger Winslow (
dodger_winslow)Story excerpts available here
Longer excerpt of “The Family Business”
The Brotherhood 8 may be pre-ordered for convention pick-up here; see convention flyers for roomsale location. Please place convention pre-orders by May 9.
If you’re not attending MediaWest, you may order a copy of this zines to be delivered to you via USPS at the Pyramids Press order page. The base cost is $35 per zine (I know, but the zine is so huge, it’s like getting two digest zines in one). US shipping is $4.95 per zine (priority mail). Shipping to Canada or Mexico is $10.95 per zine. Shipping to Europe/Australia is $12.95 per zine. All amounts are in US dollars.
Pyramids Press is also premiering a multimedia edition of the zine, The Brotherhood 7, which is almost 400 pages and includes 17 stories from our favorite fandoms, including 3 Supernatural stories, plus Atlantis, Torchwood, SG-1, Doctor Who, and more!
If you have any questions, you may write to Yum@ at pyramidspress [at] aol [dot] com. If you have any trouble, please comment or message.
My good friend Yum@ of Pyramids Press is announcing a new gen multimedia print zine, The Brotherhood 7, to premier in three weeks at MediaWest*Con 29, and available for mail order now at the website.
The Brotherhood 7 is an enormous gen anthology zine packed with new stories in our favorite fandoms: Supernatural (3), Stargate Atlantis (4), Torchwood (2), Doctor Who (1), Stargate SG-1 (2), Numb3rs (2), NCIS (1), The Sentinel (1), and Real Ghostbusters (1). The stories focus on the friendships and strong bonds between our favorite characters, from an incredibly talented group of writers.
The Brotherhood 7 is 392 pages, professionally printed, perfect-bound, 6" x 9", with beautiful full-color, wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Though Pyramids Press works to get the look of zine as close as possible to something you'd buy at a bookstore, it is a nonprofit, labor of love produced by fans, for fans. Like all Pyramids Press zines, the stories are new (have not been previously published or appeared on the ‘net), gen (no slash), and there are no deathfics. Ratings are G-R.
The Brotherhood 7
Judgment (RGB) by Sheila Paulson
Going Dutch (SGA) by Liketheriver (liketheriverrun)
Down in a Hole (SPN) by SBG
Of Rockillites and Hard Places (SGA) by Gaffer42
First Time For Everything (Num) by Zubeneschamali
Bait (SGA) by Lorr54
Emancipation (DW) by Wendymr (wendymr)
Auld Lang Syne (SG-1) by Kiva
Half Empty, Half Full (NCIS) by Yum@ (mrwubbles)
Barry White Never Sang About This (SPN) by K Hanna Korossy
Hot Potato (SGA) by Auburn
The Hard Part Of Diplomacy (SG-1) by Annie
Winding Back (TW) by Yum@ (mrwubbles)
Language of Brothers (SPN) by Nebula (authoressnebula)
Random Events (Num) by K Hanna Korossy
Defender of the Faith (TW) by Sam Starbuck (sam_storyteller)
Story excerpts available here
Longer excerpt of "Going Dutch"
The Brotherhood 7 may be pre-ordered for convention pick-up here. Convention pre-orders needed by May 9; see convention flyers for roomsale location.
If you’re not attending MediaWest, you may order a copy of this zine to be delivered to you via USPS at the Pyramids Press order page. The base cost is $30 per zine. US shipping is $4.95 per zine. Shipping to Canada or Mexico is $10.95 per zine. Shipping to Europe/Australia/the Pegasus galaxy is $12.95 per zine.
If you have any questions, you may write to Yum@ at pyramidspress [at] aol [dot] com. If you have any trouble, please comment or message.
The Brotherhood 7 is an enormous gen anthology zine packed with new stories in our favorite fandoms: Supernatural (3), Stargate Atlantis (4), Torchwood (2), Doctor Who (1), Stargate SG-1 (2), Numb3rs (2), NCIS (1), The Sentinel (1), and Real Ghostbusters (1). The stories focus on the friendships and strong bonds between our favorite characters, from an incredibly talented group of writers.
The Brotherhood 7 is 392 pages, professionally printed, perfect-bound, 6" x 9", with beautiful full-color, wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Though Pyramids Press works to get the look of zine as close as possible to something you'd buy at a bookstore, it is a nonprofit, labor of love produced by fans, for fans. Like all Pyramids Press zines, the stories are new (have not been previously published or appeared on the ‘net), gen (no slash), and there are no deathfics. Ratings are G-R.
The Brotherhood 7
Judgment (RGB) by Sheila Paulson
Going Dutch (SGA) by Liketheriver (
liketheriverrun)Down in a Hole (SPN) by SBG
Of Rockillites and Hard Places (SGA) by Gaffer42
First Time For Everything (Num) by Zubeneschamali
Bait (SGA) by Lorr54
Emancipation (DW) by Wendymr (
wendymr)Auld Lang Syne (SG-1) by Kiva
Half Empty, Half Full (NCIS) by Yum@ (
mrwubbles)Barry White Never Sang About This (SPN) by K Hanna Korossy
Hot Potato (SGA) by Auburn
The Hard Part Of Diplomacy (SG-1) by Annie
Winding Back (TW) by Yum@ (
mrwubbles)Language of Brothers (SPN) by Nebula (
authoressnebula)Random Events (Num) by K Hanna Korossy
Defender of the Faith (TW) by Sam Starbuck (
sam_storyteller)Story excerpts available here
Longer excerpt of "Going Dutch"
The Brotherhood 7 may be pre-ordered for convention pick-up here. Convention pre-orders needed by May 9; see convention flyers for roomsale location.
If you’re not attending MediaWest, you may order a copy of this zine to be delivered to you via USPS at the Pyramids Press order page. The base cost is $30 per zine. US shipping is $4.95 per zine. Shipping to Canada or Mexico is $10.95 per zine. Shipping to Europe/Australia/the Pegasus galaxy is $12.95 per zine.
If you have any questions, you may write to Yum@ at pyramidspress [at] aol [dot] com. If you have any trouble, please comment or message.
So I've just time-traveled back though the last week in the land of Who, and I've got one message for fandom:
Stop telling me how to react to the Eleven casting decision.
Seriously, if there's anything worse than people expressing snap, emotional judgments, it's fussy, busybody, know-it-all arbiters appropriate fandom reaction. Any regeneration is a big change. People are going to overreact (we're fans, we have investment in this). People are going to take every scrap of information and try to figure out what the next Doctor will be like, a difficult job considering how little we know and how long it's going to be until we see Eleven eps. Not everyone is going to be happy with what they read in the tealeaves, but just like the last 10 times, people will either be pleasantly surprised or turn off the set. Telling them to simmer down a waste of breath and condescending to boot.
And the repeated entreaties to "trust Moffat"? Yeah, I already have a god, thanks, and my church requires less blind faith than the Temple of the PTB. Stuff it, voice of reason.
Stop telling me how to react to the Eleven casting decision.
Seriously, if there's anything worse than people expressing snap, emotional judgments, it's fussy, busybody, know-it-all arbiters appropriate fandom reaction. Any regeneration is a big change. People are going to overreact (we're fans, we have investment in this). People are going to take every scrap of information and try to figure out what the next Doctor will be like, a difficult job considering how little we know and how long it's going to be until we see Eleven eps. Not everyone is going to be happy with what they read in the tealeaves, but just like the last 10 times, people will either be pleasantly surprised or turn off the set. Telling them to simmer down a waste of breath and condescending to boot.
And the repeated entreaties to "trust Moffat"? Yeah, I already have a god, thanks, and my church requires less blind faith than the Temple of the PTB. Stuff it, voice of reason.
DW Fandom: Dimensionally Trancendental
Dec. 7th, 2008 02:08 amOver the past couple of months, my interest in Classic Who has been revived in big way. You would think having a history with a show would make it easy to get back in the fandom, but the last time I was this captivated, John Major was prime minister. Commercial internet was in its infancy (I did not have access), and watching episodes involved finding a source that could get past the PAL-VHS divide (and, oh yah, the Atlantic) or being lucky enough to live in a region with good public television.1 Access to guidebooks or other tie-in materials was limited, especially if you didn't live near an active fan community. I familiarized myself with older episodes by reading the Terrence Dicks novelizations I bought from the bins underneath tables at the Star Trek conventions.2
In the meantime, Doctor Who has grown exponentially. In many ways, this is wonderful. For example, you can imagine the macro face I made when I stumbled onto Big Finish (I CAN HAZ TARDIS?!?). I am never going to be short of squee. But it is also a little overwhelming. There is so much to enjoy, I am not sure where to begin but I am quite sure that I am doing it all wrong.
It is also making me weirdly defensive. I have the urge to make an icon that says "I'm not here because David Tennant is pretty. I'm herebecause Sylvester McCoy gives me an inimitable feeling of childhood wonder and security for the plot."
For the love of all things holy, would someone just show me where the towels are kept?
This post has been brought to you bypenfold_x's inability to find an active Classic Who fic-finder community.
1 Defined as "plays episodes from a range of Doctor Who eras weekly," as opposed to "plays three episodes of Tom Baker over and over, until permanently preempted by The Joy of Painting."
2 Imma gonna to stop reminiscing here because this post is rapidly degenerating into "When I was your age we only had one con a year! And we had to walk there, in three feet of snow. Uphill! Both ways!" *waves old lady cane*
In the meantime, Doctor Who has grown exponentially. In many ways, this is wonderful. For example, you can imagine the macro face I made when I stumbled onto Big Finish (I CAN HAZ TARDIS?!?). I am never going to be short of squee. But it is also a little overwhelming. There is so much to enjoy, I am not sure where to begin but I am quite sure that I am doing it all wrong.
It is also making me weirdly defensive. I have the urge to make an icon that says "I'm not here because David Tennant is pretty. I'm here
For the love of all things holy, would someone just show me where the towels are kept?
This post has been brought to you by
penfold_x's inability to find an active Classic Who fic-finder community.1 Defined as "plays episodes from a range of Doctor Who eras weekly," as opposed to "plays three episodes of Tom Baker over and over, until permanently preempted by The Joy of Painting."
2 Imma gonna to stop reminiscing here because this post is rapidly degenerating into "When I was your age we only had one con a year! And we had to walk there, in three feet of snow. Uphill! Both ways!" *waves old lady cane*
Shore Leave
Jul. 15th, 2008 08:30 amI am home from Shore Leave, where a splendiferous time was had by all. I did die of the cute, and I will upload some photos and recap my notes from the talks. Until then...
Shore Leave
Jul. 11th, 2008 07:53 amI'm off to Shore Leave this weekend. David Hewlett will be there, along with sister Kate. I suspect I will die of the cute. Jewell Stait is also appearing, as well as Keith DeCandido (the author of the first SPN tie-in novel, and the upcoming Bone Key). I plan to be at each of their talks, so if you have any questions about the upcoming season of Atlantis or the Supernatural tie-ins, drop a note in comments and I'll try to get an answer for you.
Given the number of Supernatural topics suggested on the programming grid, it looks like SPN is poised to again be the hot fandom of MediaWest*Con 28.
FRIDAY
1-2pm, Ballroom A: Supernatural: What would we like to see in Season 4?
6-7pm, Ballroom B: Sam Winchester, a character study
7-8pm, Ballroom B: Supernatural H/C Stories: Share lists and sites for Wee!, college, series, AU, RPF
[Check out the video premiers at 8pm; there were quite a few good SPN entries last year]
SATURDAY
12-1pm, University 3: Dean Winchester--general discussion/character study
7-8pm, University 4: Jensen Ackles: It's all about the ackting. And the frackles.
8-9pm, University 4: John Winchester: Good father or bad?
SUNDAY
10-11am, Ballroom C: Supernatural: The fine moral line they walk
12-1pm, University 3: Supernatural Season 3 retrospective
3-4pm, University 4: Bobby Singer
4-5pm, Ballroom B: Supernatural: Rubela--should the show take an antibiotic?
The Fan Quality Awards ballot is also up. There are a large number of nominees in the categories of Supernatural gen story and Supernatural gen zine.
Premiering zine information available here.
FRIDAY
1-2pm, Ballroom A: Supernatural: What would we like to see in Season 4?
6-7pm, Ballroom B: Sam Winchester, a character study
7-8pm, Ballroom B: Supernatural H/C Stories: Share lists and sites for Wee!, college, series, AU, RPF
[Check out the video premiers at 8pm; there were quite a few good SPN entries last year]
SATURDAY
12-1pm, University 3: Dean Winchester--general discussion/character study
7-8pm, University 4: Jensen Ackles: It's all about the ackting. And the frackles.
8-9pm, University 4: John Winchester: Good father or bad?
SUNDAY
10-11am, Ballroom C: Supernatural: The fine moral line they walk
12-1pm, University 3: Supernatural Season 3 retrospective
3-4pm, University 4: Bobby Singer
4-5pm, Ballroom B: Supernatural: Rubela--should the show take an antibiotic?
The Fan Quality Awards ballot is also up. There are a large number of nominees in the categories of Supernatural gen story and Supernatural gen zine.
Premiering zine information available here.
For your shopping pleasure, a list of gen zines premiering at MediaWest, some of which are also available for online ordering:
Blood Brothers 2: From long-time publisher Gold'n Lily Press. 296 pages!!! Available at the Ashton Press table in the dealers' room for $25. Stories by Black_wingedbird, Brate, Marcia Brin, Gaelicspirit, Geminigrl11, Jeanne R Gold, JJJunky, K Hanna Korossy, Kamelion, Lorraine Mumaw, Phx, Carole Seegraves, Tyranusfan, and Yum@. Contact teajunkie[at]comcast[dot]net to discuss mail orders. BTW, Blood Brothers 1 was excellent, and I wouldn't part with my copy.
The Brotherhood 4: 283 pages, perfect bound with wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Stories by K. Hanna Korossy, JJJunky, Faye Dartmouth, Brate, Phx, Geminigirl11, Kyriebess, Gaelicspirit, Swanseajill, and Maygin. $25 via roomsale (check con fliers for details), or mailorder.
The Brotherhood 6: 296 pages, perfect bound with wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Stories by Sbgrrl, happycabbage75, Jeanne R. Gold, Yum@, Gert, Tyranusfan, Kohadril, JennK528, Brate, and Blackwinged_bird. $25 via roomsale (check con fliers for details), or mailorder.
Hunting Trips 3: From Neon Rainbow Press. Unknown size and cost, but should be at the NRP table in the dealers' room. NRP should be back taking mail orders after they get home from MediaWest; see their website for updates.
Rooftop Confessions 3: From GriffinSong Press, 224 pages, with cover art by JKay. Stories from Judy Dugas, K Hanna Korossy, Yum@, Swellison, Gaelicspirit, JJJunky, kimonkey7, JoAnne, EveSong, and J.M. Griffin. Available at the Ashton Press table in the dealers' room for $28. May be mail ordered. Back issues of this zine are still available from GriffinSong. Contact aeriejm[at]earthlink[dot]net with questions.
Blood Brothers 2: From long-time publisher Gold'n Lily Press. 296 pages!!! Available at the Ashton Press table in the dealers' room for $25. Stories by Black_wingedbird, Brate, Marcia Brin, Gaelicspirit, Geminigrl11, Jeanne R Gold, JJJunky, K Hanna Korossy, Kamelion, Lorraine Mumaw, Phx, Carole Seegraves, Tyranusfan, and Yum@. Contact teajunkie[at]comcast[dot]net to discuss mail orders. BTW, Blood Brothers 1 was excellent, and I wouldn't part with my copy.
The Brotherhood 4: 283 pages, perfect bound with wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Stories by K. Hanna Korossy, JJJunky, Faye Dartmouth, Brate, Phx, Geminigirl11, Kyriebess, Gaelicspirit, Swanseajill, and Maygin. $25 via roomsale (check con fliers for details), or mailorder.
The Brotherhood 6: 296 pages, perfect bound with wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Stories by Sbgrrl, happycabbage75, Jeanne R. Gold, Yum@, Gert, Tyranusfan, Kohadril, JennK528, Brate, and Blackwinged_bird. $25 via roomsale (check con fliers for details), or mailorder.
Hunting Trips 3: From Neon Rainbow Press. Unknown size and cost, but should be at the NRP table in the dealers' room. NRP should be back taking mail orders after they get home from MediaWest; see their website for updates.
Rooftop Confessions 3: From GriffinSong Press, 224 pages, with cover art by JKay. Stories from Judy Dugas, K Hanna Korossy, Yum@, Swellison, Gaelicspirit, JJJunky, kimonkey7, JoAnne, EveSong, and J.M. Griffin. Available at the Ashton Press table in the dealers' room for $28. May be mail ordered. Back issues of this zine are still available from GriffinSong. Contact aeriejm[at]earthlink[dot]net with questions.
My good friend Yum@ of Pyramids Press is announcing two new Supernatural print zines, The Brotherhood 4 and The Brotherhood 6, to premier on May 22 at MediaWest*Con 28.
Like last year’s The Brotherhood 2, The Brotherhood 4 and The Brotherhood 6 are all-Supernatural gen zines with a strong emphasis on the brothers’ bond of family and friendship. This project started as one zine, but with well over 500 pages of excellent stories, Yum@ had no choice but to split it into two zines. The Brotherhood 4 is 283 pages; The Brotherhood 6 is 296 pages. Both zines are professionally printed, perfect-bound, 6" x 9", with beautiful full-color, wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Though Pyramids Press works to get the look of zine as close as possible to something you'd buy at a bookstore, it is a nonprofit, labor of love produced by fans, for fans. Like all Pyramids Press zines, the stories are new (have not been previously published or appeared on the ‘net), gen (no slash), and there are no deathfics. Ratings are G-R.
The Brotherhood 4
Worst Case Scenario by Faye Dartmouth (faye_dartmouth)
Curses, Foiled Again by JJJunky
You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can’t Tuna Fish by Brate (brate7)
Swarmed by Phx
Cat’s in the Cradle by Geminigrl11 (geminigrl11)
Illusions by Kyriebess
Man’s Best Friend by Swanseajill (swanseajill)
Fix You by Gaelicspirit (gaelicspirit)
The Waiting Game by Maygin
In Loco Parentis by K. Hanna Korossy
Story excerpts available here
The Brotherhood 6
All the Little Children by SBG/sbgrrl
Not Where He Eats by happycabbage75
In Your Wildest Dreams by Jeanne R. Gold
Shackles by Gert
Some Kind of Monster by Tyranusfan
Unimportant by Yum@ (mrwubbles)
Sleepless by JennK528 (jennk528)
Pride by Kohadril (kohadril)
Expertise by Brate (brate7)
Stargazing by Blackwinged_bird (black_birdie)
Story excerpts available here
The Brotherhood 4 & The Brotherhood 6 may be pre-ordered for convention pick-up here; see convention flyers for roomsale location. If you’re not attending MediaWest, you may order a copy of either or both of these zines to be delivered to you via USPS at the Pyramids Press order page. The base cost is $25 per zine. US shipping is $4.80 per zine. Shipping to Canada or Mexico is $10 per zine. Shipping to Europe/Australia is $12 per zine. All amounts are in US dollars, and reflect the USPS rate increases going into effect on May 12. Mail orders will be shipped June 15. Please place mail orders by June 1. The Brotherhood 4 & 6 are limited-run prints; Pyramids Press has no plans to reprint these zines, so order early to secure a copy.
If you have any questions, you may write to Yum@ at pyramidspress [at] gmail [dot] com. If you have any trouble, please comment or email.
That Missing Number
So, where’s The Brotherhood 5? Oh, that’s coming out for MediaWest too! Like the other oddly numbered zines in this series, The Brotherhood 5 is a gen multimedia anthology, packed with stories from our favorite fandoms: Supernatural, Torchwood, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG-1, The Sentinel, Magnificent 7, and more! Complete details, story excerpts, and ordering information here.
Like last year’s The Brotherhood 2, The Brotherhood 4 and The Brotherhood 6 are all-Supernatural gen zines with a strong emphasis on the brothers’ bond of family and friendship. This project started as one zine, but with well over 500 pages of excellent stories, Yum@ had no choice but to split it into two zines. The Brotherhood 4 is 283 pages; The Brotherhood 6 is 296 pages. Both zines are professionally printed, perfect-bound, 6" x 9", with beautiful full-color, wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Though Pyramids Press works to get the look of zine as close as possible to something you'd buy at a bookstore, it is a nonprofit, labor of love produced by fans, for fans. Like all Pyramids Press zines, the stories are new (have not been previously published or appeared on the ‘net), gen (no slash), and there are no deathfics. Ratings are G-R.
The Brotherhood 4
Worst Case Scenario by Faye Dartmouth (
faye_dartmouth)Curses, Foiled Again by JJJunky
You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can’t Tuna Fish by Brate (
brate7)Swarmed by Phx
Cat’s in the Cradle by Geminigrl11 (
geminigrl11)Illusions by Kyriebess
Man’s Best Friend by Swanseajill (
swanseajill)Fix You by Gaelicspirit (
gaelicspirit)The Waiting Game by Maygin
In Loco Parentis by K. Hanna Korossy
Story excerpts available here
The Brotherhood 6
All the Little Children by SBG/sbgrrl
Not Where He Eats by happycabbage75
In Your Wildest Dreams by Jeanne R. Gold
Shackles by Gert
Some Kind of Monster by Tyranusfan
Unimportant by Yum@ (
mrwubbles)Sleepless by JennK528 (
jennk528)Pride by Kohadril (
kohadril)Expertise by Brate (
brate7)Stargazing by Blackwinged_bird (
black_birdie)Story excerpts available here
The Brotherhood 4 & The Brotherhood 6 may be pre-ordered for convention pick-up here; see convention flyers for roomsale location. If you’re not attending MediaWest, you may order a copy of either or both of these zines to be delivered to you via USPS at the Pyramids Press order page. The base cost is $25 per zine. US shipping is $4.80 per zine. Shipping to Canada or Mexico is $10 per zine. Shipping to Europe/Australia is $12 per zine. All amounts are in US dollars, and reflect the USPS rate increases going into effect on May 12. Mail orders will be shipped June 15. Please place mail orders by June 1. The Brotherhood 4 & 6 are limited-run prints; Pyramids Press has no plans to reprint these zines, so order early to secure a copy.
If you have any questions, you may write to Yum@ at pyramidspress [at] gmail [dot] com. If you have any trouble, please comment or email.
That Missing Number
So, where’s The Brotherhood 5? Oh, that’s coming out for MediaWest too! Like the other oddly numbered zines in this series, The Brotherhood 5 is a gen multimedia anthology, packed with stories from our favorite fandoms: Supernatural, Torchwood, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG-1, The Sentinel, Magnificent 7, and more! Complete details, story excerpts, and ordering information here.
My good friend Yum@ of Pyramids Press is announcing a new gen multimedia print zine, The Brotherhood 5, to premier in two weeks at MediaWest*Con 28.
The Brotherhood 5 is a gen anthology zine packed with new stories in our favorite fandoms: Supernatural (2), Torchwood (2), Stargate Atlantis (2), NCIS (2), Stargate SG-1 (3, including a Mag7 crossover), Magnificent 7 (1 ATF universe, 1 SG-1 crossover), The Sentinel (2), Lord of the Rings (1), Starsky and Hutch (1), Quantum Leap (1), and Young Riders (1). The stories focus on the friendships and strong bonds between our favorite characters. The Brotherhood 5 is 400 pages, professionally printed, perfect-bound, 6" x 9", with beautiful full-color, wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Though Pyramids Press works to get the look of zine as close as possible to something you'd buy at a bookstore, it is a nonprofit, labor of love produced by fans, for fans. Like all Pyramids Press zines, the stories are new (have not been previously published or appeared on the ‘net), gen (no slash), and there are no deathfics. Ratings are G-R.
Story excerpts are available here.
The Brotherhood 5 may be pre-ordered for convention pick-up here; see convention flyers for roomsale location. If you’re not attending MediaWest, you may order a copy of this zine to be delivered to you via USPS at the Pyramids Press order page. The base cost is $27 per zine. US shipping is $4.80 per zine. Shipping to Canada or Mexico is $10 per zine. Shipping to Europe/Australia/the Pegasus galaxy is $12 per zine. All amounts are in US dollars, and reflect the USPS rate increases going into effect on May 12. Orders for USPS delivery will be shipped June 15. Please place online orders by June 1. The Brotherhood 5 is a limited-run print; Pyramids Press has no plans to reprint this zine, so order early to secure a copy.
If you have any questions, you may write to Yum@ at pyramidspress [at] gmail [dot] com. If you have any trouble, please comment or email.
The Brotherhood 5 is a gen anthology zine packed with new stories in our favorite fandoms: Supernatural (2), Torchwood (2), Stargate Atlantis (2), NCIS (2), Stargate SG-1 (3, including a Mag7 crossover), Magnificent 7 (1 ATF universe, 1 SG-1 crossover), The Sentinel (2), Lord of the Rings (1), Starsky and Hutch (1), Quantum Leap (1), and Young Riders (1). The stories focus on the friendships and strong bonds between our favorite characters. The Brotherhood 5 is 400 pages, professionally printed, perfect-bound, 6" x 9", with beautiful full-color, wrap-around cover art by Cathy. Though Pyramids Press works to get the look of zine as close as possible to something you'd buy at a bookstore, it is a nonprofit, labor of love produced by fans, for fans. Like all Pyramids Press zines, the stories are new (have not been previously published or appeared on the ‘net), gen (no slash), and there are no deathfics. Ratings are G-R.
Story excerpts are available here.
The Brotherhood 5 may be pre-ordered for convention pick-up here; see convention flyers for roomsale location. If you’re not attending MediaWest, you may order a copy of this zine to be delivered to you via USPS at the Pyramids Press order page. The base cost is $27 per zine. US shipping is $4.80 per zine. Shipping to Canada or Mexico is $10 per zine. Shipping to Europe/Australia/the Pegasus galaxy is $12 per zine. All amounts are in US dollars, and reflect the USPS rate increases going into effect on May 12. Orders for USPS delivery will be shipped June 15. Please place online orders by June 1. The Brotherhood 5 is a limited-run print; Pyramids Press has no plans to reprint this zine, so order early to secure a copy.
If you have any questions, you may write to Yum@ at pyramidspress [at] gmail [dot] com. If you have any trouble, please comment or email.
Sorry. I had a thought on Metro this evening and it wouldn't let me be 'til I gave it form.
Warriors for Legal Knowledge
May. 30th, 2007 09:02 pmI think there are a lot of folks spinning their wheels about this Warriors for Innocence/Mass Incest-Pedophelia Deletion Incident who are missing a couple of key points:
1) The First Amendment does not force a webhost/broadcaster to carry a particular type material or host discussions related to that material. LJ cannot be guilty of enforcing a "thought crimes" law or otherwise violating your constitutional rights because they're a private organization, not a branch of the government. They can decide not to carry discussion of or fiction related to pedophelia or incest. You can decide not to use/pay for the service. You can protest their decision (via letters or with your wallet) and hope their lawyers change their mind about their risk assessment or their executives reevaulate the public relations implications. Those are your options.
2) You don't have to be a law enforcement-associated organization or registered non-profit to complain about pedophilia- or incest-related material on LJ. Anyone can complain to a private company/broadcaster about the materials they carry/broadcast. Ask Don Imus.
1) The First Amendment does not force a webhost/broadcaster to carry a particular type material or host discussions related to that material. LJ cannot be guilty of enforcing a "thought crimes" law or otherwise violating your constitutional rights because they're a private organization, not a branch of the government. They can decide not to carry discussion of or fiction related to pedophelia or incest. You can decide not to use/pay for the service. You can protest their decision (via letters or with your wallet) and hope their lawyers change their mind about their risk assessment or their executives reevaulate the public relations implications. Those are your options.
2) You don't have to be a law enforcement-associated organization or registered non-profit to complain about pedophilia- or incest-related material on LJ. Anyone can complain to a private company/broadcaster about the materials they carry/broadcast. Ask Don Imus.
Given the volume of panel suggestions received and implemented during the programming phase, it looks like Supernatural is going to be a hot fandom at this year's MediaWest*Con. For my own benefit, and for the good of all fankind, here's a clip'n'save guide to SPN events at MWC27:
PARTY
The SPN_On_Topic Yahoo!group will host a Supernatural party on Friday from 6-8pm in the Party Suite.
PANELS
Friday
1-2pm, Ballroom B: Supernatural: General discussion.
2-3pm, Ballroom D: Dean Winchester: a character study.
5-6pm, Ballroom B: Moral issues in the Supernatural universe.
Saturday
10-11am, University 1: Dean and Sam: The family dynamic.
Sunday
10-11am, Ballroom B: Kripke's Checklist: From fanon to canon. What did Kripke intuit/include that was part of your fanon wishlist? What would you like to see on next year's list?
4-5pm, Ballroom C: Supernatural: How to make the guys stay guys while still writing in all the hurt/comfort we want.
5-6pm, University 2: The 8 things that make Supernatural the perfect fan show, and how we can work those things into fanfic.
Monday
11am-12pm, University 3: Suprenatural: It's a lot more than just scary ghost stories.
ZINES
The Brotherhood 2, from Pyramids Press
Blood Brothers, from Gold'n Lily Press
Chinook 7, from Blackfly Press
Hunting Trips 2, from Neon RainBow Press
Hunting on the Net 2, from Neon RainBow Press
Hunting on the Net 3, from Neon RainBow Press
More zine details here.
If you have a room party or something else you want included on the list, just comment! Thanks!
PARTY
The SPN_On_Topic Yahoo!group will host a Supernatural party on Friday from 6-8pm in the Party Suite.
PANELS
Friday
1-2pm, Ballroom B: Supernatural: General discussion.
2-3pm, Ballroom D: Dean Winchester: a character study.
5-6pm, Ballroom B: Moral issues in the Supernatural universe.
Saturday
10-11am, University 1: Dean and Sam: The family dynamic.
Sunday
10-11am, Ballroom B: Kripke's Checklist: From fanon to canon. What did Kripke intuit/include that was part of your fanon wishlist? What would you like to see on next year's list?
4-5pm, Ballroom C: Supernatural: How to make the guys stay guys while still writing in all the hurt/comfort we want.
5-6pm, University 2: The 8 things that make Supernatural the perfect fan show, and how we can work those things into fanfic.
Monday
11am-12pm, University 3: Suprenatural: It's a lot more than just scary ghost stories.
ZINES
The Brotherhood 2, from Pyramids Press
Blood Brothers, from Gold'n Lily Press
Chinook 7, from Blackfly Press
Hunting Trips 2, from Neon RainBow Press
Hunting on the Net 2, from Neon RainBow Press
Hunting on the Net 3, from Neon RainBow Press
More zine details here.
If you have a room party or something else you want included on the list, just comment! Thanks!
