Zeor Forum

A fanzine for the transfer of information, ideas, and opinions among Sime/Gen fans. Edited by Katie Filipowicz, it continues the departments and features published in A COMPANION IN ZEOR #2, 3, and 4. Mimeo, minimum 55 pages per issue, published whenever we get enough contributions. No subscriptions; file Self-Addressed-Stamped-Envelope for the next issue.

FEATURED IN ZEOR FORUM #5: [A 101 page monster!]

FAN FICTION:

"Opening Doors," by Andrea Alton. What's a Companion like as a child?

"Dream-Tower," by Katie Filipowicz. To become a Companion, is it enough to have a dream?

FROM THE JLs:

"Housebinding," by Jacqueline Lichtenberg. From the first draft of RENSIME. Will Digen's great-grandson Mairis split the House of Zeor?

"Zelerod's Doom," Jean Lorrah's reworking into a submission outline of JL's original notes on the eighth Sime/Gen novel.

LETTER FORUMS:

"What is a Sectuib?" Would YOU want to pledge to one? Or be one yourself?

"Camiat Comments" Fan reaction to MOLT BROTHER. Do you like it as much as S/G?

ALSO: What to do at a worldcon; some insights into why Gens need Simes; a pun story, recommended reading.

ZEOR FORUM #1:

No longer available, with no plans to reprint as a whole issue.

IN ZEOR FORUM #2:

FAN FICTION:

"Two--As One," by T'Pat. A Zeor children's bedtime story.

"The Interview," by Rayna Daughtry. A Sime is transported through time to present-day Earth.

ARTICLES FROM THE JLs:

"Molt Brother," by Jacqueline Lichtenberg. JL's written proposal for her new series.

"The Case of the One-Armed Donor," by Jean Lorrah. How an odd little idea can take root ... and grow ... until it becomes a major influence in a novel.

LETTER FORUMS: Each includes letters from fans, Jacqueline, and Jean Lorrah.

"Dissect vs. Tecton, Part IV." Which is better? Did Digen do the right thing?

"What Do You Mean, Gens Can't Learn Simelan?" The two JLs and fans argue the origins of Simelan, linguistics, and Sime and Gen perceptions.

ALSO: Fan reactions to FIRST CHANNEL; articles on two unusual children's fantasies; table of contents to the Simelan edition of READER'S DIGE(ST)N; book reviews; con reports; personal anecdotes.

IN ZEOR FORUM #3:

FAN FICTION:

"Grant Kendikot vs. the Tecton," by Linda Frankel, a one-act play. Would the Tecton be able to meet the needs of a homosexual channel?

"To an Ancient Enemy, Victorious," by Michelle Barney. A poem of Need.

ARTICLES FROM THE JLs:

"Of Wer-Gens and Red Killer Whales," by Jean Lorrah. What happened when the JLs spent 6 weeks together to draft CHANNEL'S DESTINY.

"Information Paper on Householding Heraldry Issued by the Householding Board of Governors." Essential information (from Jacqueline) for anyone considering forming a Householding.

LETTER FORUMS:

"So Where Did Simelan Come From?" Some theories, both serious and facetious.

"On Writing, Fan and Pro." Is fan writing good for the writer? Why do fans write?

ALSO: "Aspects of Vampirism" (as used in sf), by Linda Frankel; fan comments on order-of-reading the Sime books; update on the Householding list; plus the usual.

IN ZEOR FORUM #4:

FAN FICTION:

"Counterpoint," by Mary Frances Zambreno. Young David Ross, channel, comes home to visit his out-Territory family.

"A Matter of Communication," by Andrea Alton. An ingenious use of Sime empathy by a voiceless Gen.

FROM THE JLs:

"Ercy Throws a Wing-Ding," by Jacqueline Lichtenberg. Ercy has pre-changeover hysterics, in a scene from MT's first draft.

"The Starred-Cross," by Jean Lorrah. A chapter cut from FCh, in which Rimon and Kadi meet a member of the Company.

LETTER FORUMS:

"Down the Trinrose Path." Does MT's prologue fit the book? Is the Endowment the real purpose and true function of the channel mutation?

"Empathy." Or, can Gens perceive things that Simes can't?

ALSO: A worldcon report; a recipe for a good dish for Simes; "Notes from the Pen," discovered by Patricia Demetri.

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