Wed. Fan Fiction Report-6/10/98

WEDNESDAY FAN FICTION REPORT - 6/10/98
[Previous report was for 6/6/98]

Hi guys,

There's a new Xena fanfic site now available ANNE TAYLOR'S
XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS FAN FICTION featuring a great new story
reviewed below. The site is at:
http://www.interlog.com/~ataylor/index.html

Also, Paul and Jenna's Fan Fiction page has moved and changed
its name - PAUL'S UBER FICTION is now located at
http://members.xoom.com/pjseely/

Our bards have been busy folks - some OUTSTANDING fiction in
the last couple of days!

GENERAL FICTION:

STILL WATERS by Anne Taylor
The debut on the Web of a fresh new talent comes in the form
of this well-written riveting new story which will have you
glued to your seat from chapter to chapter. Set some weeks after
the events in BITTER SUITE, the story finds Xena and the bard on
their way back into Amazon lands. Well aware of the greeting
she's likely to get after her last visit there, Xena's plan is to
simply accompany her partner to the surrounding forest and then
head for Amphipolis. A frustrated Gabrielle nevertheless continues
trying to convince her friend that they need to make things right
with the Amazons. It is an argument which soon enough becomes a
mute point when the two wander just a tad too far into that forest
and the Warrior Princess gets a taste of what Amazon justice can
be like. The little bard turned Queen then finds herself in the
unlikely position of having to defend the ex-warlord who nearly
killed her or risk loosing forever the best friend she treasures
above all else. With six chapters now available, this story's
depiction of the Xena/Gab relationship is moving and fiercely
loyal. In light of third season events, the storyline is timely
and fascinating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! [Note: story includes some
subtextual references]
http://www.interlog.com/~ataylor/SS_C1.html

ALTERNATIVE FICTION:

UBERMADNESS: THE BATTLE FOR THE THIRD AGE by Bat Morda
The very talented Bat Morda returns with the long-awaited sequel
to THE SEARCH FOR AMPHIPOLIS [reviewed at http://xenite.simplenet.
com/lunacy/alts_am.htm#Search_For_Amphipolis_(The)]. Set one
hundred years after that story, it chronicles the continuing
struggle of Xena and Gabrielle's descendants against the God of
War...only this time around those descendants may in fact be more
than just descendants. The story begins with hacker extraordinaire
Xero, deadly, beautiful and not keen on trusting people, narrowly
escaping an assassination attempt. Soon she is joining forces with
Rielle, a beautiful, green-eyed blonde who claims to know what is
happening - but as a syscop, also happens to be a hackers worst
enemy. All the while the skeptical Xero is learning more about
a certain warrior of legend - and learning more about herself in
the process. Bat does a wonderful job here of creating a futuristic
world filled with personalities that should be familiar to many of
you in the Xenaverse. Her Xero is a gritty, no-nonsense type
very reminiscent of warlord Xena while Rielle embodies the best
of Gabrielle - intelligent, determined, and very much ruled by her
heart. Still unfinished, this story is not to be missed! HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED!!
http://xenite.simplenet.com/fanfic3/ubermadness.html

THE WARRIOR AND THE BARD - REDEMPTION by Maven
Part Three of the ALPHA/OMEGA TRILOGY (reviewed at http://xenite.
simplenet.com/lunacy/alta_am.htm#Alpha/Omega_Trilogy), this story
is poignant, heart-breaking, and reaffirming all at once. Set
in the latter years of Gabrielle's life, it finds the bard once
again taking to the road, on a journey to see friends and transfer
for the last time a responsibility she was never able to fully
embrace. Without her warrior now, it is a journey she begins
alone never expecting the unlikely champion that soon begins to
haunt her every move - a one time enemy who insists on resuming
a game of truth or dare played long ago - perhaps to injure once
again...or perhaps in search of the same redemption another lost
soul found in a noble heart. Told in part as a series of diary
entries, this is an emotional character study of two richly
drawn, complex personalities. It is a haunting story that finally
brings closure to the cycle of hatred - giving victory to the
power of love and forgiveness. It is an absolute MUST READ for
all Callisto fans and for every one else it comes HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED as well!
http://www.oocities.org/TelevisionCity/8994/ao3.html

JUST AN INTERLUDE by Clotho
A very nice new offering from this gifted bard that has the
Warrior Princess dealing with some very young thieves and a
familiar older one as well before heading for a much anticipated
rendezvous with the bard whose stolen her heart. Tenderly
passionate, this one will leave you with one of those big old
grins :) A MUST READ! DO NOT MISS!!
http://members.aol.com/lzclotho/altfic/interlude.htm

I DO by Katherine Colson
A delightfully original new uber-Xena story set in modern day
Denmark which finds American Quinn Andersen trying to escape a
troubled past in the States by moving to Copenhagen. With an
offer of marriage from a male friend, Quinn hopes to make the
move legal but with time running out on her visa she heads for
the immigration office and a fateful encounter with a beautiful
young Dane named Lisbet. After running into one another again,
Lisbet is soon smitten with the stunning foreigner but very much
aware that she's only going to get hurt if she opens her heart
to a straight girl - much less one about to get married.
Katherine does a terrific job of bringing Denmark and its
people to life, making the reader feel at home in Copenhagen
and the surrounding areas. Featuring very contemporary uber
renditions with histories cleverly drawn to recall the warrior
and bard, this is a sweet story of love discovered in unlikely
places. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
http://xenite.simplenet.com/fanfic3/ido.html

CHICAGO 5AM by L.N. James
Chapters 22-23 of this story are now available. Teenagers are
disappearing from the streets of Chicago, casualties of a dark
subculture based on drugs, sex and rock and roll. Assigned to
investigate is Mariel Potidean, a brilliant young FBI agent
who soon finds herself teamed with a mysterious and decidedly
fascinating partner - an ex-cop by the name of Tina Amphipoli
with a dangerous reputation, a mysterious past and electric blue
eyes. In these latest chapters, the attraction between the two
partners continues to grow as they move nearer to their quarry.
Meanwhile, another innocent is poised to become the latest
victim of a deadly and cruel predator. L.N.'s newest delivers
an engaging premise with two very strong heroines, lots of
suspense, drama and some thoroughly engaging romantic sparks.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! [Note: Story features rough language]
http://www.squonk.net/users/lnjames/CHICAGO.htm

BEHOLD A PALE HORSE by Surtees
A sequel of sorts to Surtees' first story THAT ROAD ONCE TRODDEN
(reviewed at http://xenite.simplenet.com/lunacy/gent.htm#That_
Road_Once_Throdden), this new tale is already quite promising
with the first two chapters now available. The story begins
with the Amazons seeking shelter in Artermis' temple from a
vicious storm raging outside. When nature's fury is over their
relief is short-lived, shattered by the site of their young queen
and her warrior protector near death amidst the ruins of the
village - their presence on Amazon land and their condition, a
mystery which only time will reveal. Fast-pased and riveting
this is already an engrossing read. DO NOT MISS!
http://scrollsociety.simplenet.com/fanfiction/alt3/surtees/palehorse1.htm

A THIRD DEATH by C.L. Bactad
The concluding part 6 of this story is now available. This new
warlord/slave story is simply put - one wild ride! It begins with
Xena and Gabrielle on their way to Crete, but it is a journey
neither will complete as a vengeful God of War puts into play an
evil plan to forever separate the two lovers. The repercussions
will challenge them as never before, turning partners into
enemies...soulmates into strangers. In this final part the Warrior
Princess has to face Amazon justice. Featuring a very passionate,
loving interpretation of the Xena/Gab relationship, this story is
gripping and suspenseful as it sets up one of the greatest tests
their love will ever face. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
http://bearblue.simplenet.com/STO/amazons/thirddeath.html

PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY by Paul Seely and Jennifer Garza
Part 11 of this story is now available. This is the highly anticipated
sequel to one of the best uber-Xena stories available on the Net,
SURFACING (reviewed at http://xenite.simplenet.com/lunacy/alts_nz.htm#
Surfacing) which already looks like it's going to rival Paul and
Jennifer's first story as one wildly exiting ride! Featuring one VERY
deadly encounter between a trained killer and the men assigned to
protect its quarry, the opening sequence is a gripping combination of
suspense, action, intrigue and pathos - set in sharp contrast to the
scenes which follow as we see Diana and Charlie enjoying domestic
life. The months of tranquillity, however, have not affected the
ex-agent's razor-sharp senses which soon enough are warning her that
the peace she's been enjoying may just be coming to an end. In this
latest chapter we get another look at Diana's dark past, this time
through the eyes of a child. As in SURFACING, Paul and Jennifer
do here an outstanding job of imbuing their writing with a very
contemporary "feel". The relationship between Diana and Charlie is
characterized by an easiness between them - a level of comfort that
reveals their love even in the smallest of gestures. Excellent writing
and excellent storytelling. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
http://members.xoom.com/pjseely/memory1.html

For those of you reading this post who are not familiar with the term
alternative (alt.), it refers to ADULT stories that add a romantic
element to the relationship between Xena and Gabrielle, depicting them
as more than just friends.

Happy reading!

Lunacy 8-)

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