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This Issue
Welcome
to the 7th issue of nanobison. We migrated to a monthly
format back in November with our previous issue. Yet
it is now December 31 of 2006 as the next issue is out.
Going forward, our focus will be on simply delivering new
numbered issues as they are completed.
We have
nine stories for you in this, our biggest issue yet.
I hope
you enjoy these great stories.
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Starting off, we have a story called "To Protect and
Sissonne" from Ryan Thomas. This is one for all
those who love to hate mimes. And yet it is NOT a mime
story. If death can be light-hearted, then this is a
light-hearted story. |
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Next,
from Rafael Chandler we have a dark tale of devotion to
duty called "The Disciples", where on the job training
takes on a whole new intensity. |
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Following is a rousing road story from Russell Lutz
called "Car Service", where our main character finds out
that you really do get what you pay for. |
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Then
comes Robyn A Hay's "Homecoming", a touching
glimpse into the nature and the depth of true devotion.
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In his
story "Air", Jefferson Ross takes us along for a
ride through the angry hallways of teen angst, powered by more
than routine energies. |
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Next is
R. W. Day's "The Price of Electrum", a jaunting
tale of treasure hunting and discovery, where royalty is more
than skin deep. |
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"Clown-Killer's Orders", our most recent story from
returning author T. Bilgen, is a quietly disturbing look
at social decay, as expressed by a youthful executioner. |
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Manfred Gabriel's "Dress Up" is a delicately told
story of empty nests and the all too fleeting nature of
childhood. |
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And
finally, we have Lawrence M. Schoen's "Texas Fold'em",
a highly imaginative and engaging story about beating the odds
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Next
Issue
Story
selection is completed for Issue 8, our next issue, which should
be out within roughly 30 days. Included are stories from
returning nanobison contributors Justin Stanchfield and
James Targett, plus new stories from John McMullen, Rob Hunter,
Thomas Keller, Miranda Warren, and Jay Litwicki. Plus
we'll include a review of Eric Shapiro's new book, "Days of
Allison".
Later
in 2007
In the
coming year, we will be working to deliver two new speculative
animation films under the nanobison banner.
Storyboarding for these two pieces is already underway.
While nanobison does not publish stories by the editor
and staff, these movie projects will include work of the editor
and staff. More news on these projects as they near
completion.
- Doug
Helbling, editor |
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