P.O. Box 749
Laguna Beach, CA 92652 USA

Heyla, Misty fans!

We're sorry that the next issue of The Compass Rose is not online yet and that the last issue of the newsletter still has to be coded. Herald-Mage Danya's computer is in the process of turning itself into a boat anchor, however. Those publications will be available online soon after she manages to get a new laptop.

In the meantime, there is much to report. Misty is hoping for her next hardback to be released in March or April. Amazon.com says that the paperback edition of Brightly Burning will be out in June, but we might get lucky and see that sooner. Keep watch on our Mercedes Lackey pages of the Dragonlord's Bookstore at http://www.dragonlordsnet.com/bkfanml.htm.

Queen's Own continues to grow. We have more than tripled our mailing list since our first online newsletter went out online in May 1, 2000. Longtime members from the original club continue to find us online and rejoin. Visit the persona page (http://www.dragonlordsnet.com/qolist.htm) to see which memberships have been activated. If you happen to know any of the owners/creators of personae who are not activated yet, please let those folks know where we are. Anyone who created an approved persona is entitled to full, free membership in QO. We simply have to have them contact us with their e-mail address. New members are joining as well. Check the Collegium News section of this newsletter for our latest additions. (We know of about three dozen folk who are working on personae as well.)

The Herald's Waystation (http://deserthorses.com/heraldswaystation) is open for business in Texas! You can read details about the newest QO chapter in the Local Chapter section. Be sure to visit their marvelous site! (How's that Northeastern US chapter coming along? Haven't heard from you folks in a while.)

A surprise that's dear to our hearts is the planned return of Companions' Grove. Members of the original QO club fondly remember this 'zine as one of the best Misty fanzines ever. We've had a new member Devin Harris contact the original publisher, Lynn Tucker, and obtain permission to revive the publication. You can find submission information in the Fanzine section below.

Be sure to check out the QO Delphi Forum and the QO chat list, if you haven't already done so. Group trips to Ren. Faires are being planned, Midsummer festivals, QO sections of cons, online chat sessions, coffee break discussions at Barnes & Noble, Medieval Times outings and other fun things are being planned at locations all over the world. We've found patterns for people to use to make Heraldic Whites, and some people have volunteered to be local seamstresses/tailors. The hunt is also on for suitable boots. Don't miss out on the fun with your fellow Misty fans!

This month's interview is with our very own Herald Alora and one of the best-loved and prolific artists in Misty fandom. Her drawings have graced many QO publications, and you have seen some of her work in our online newsletter.

Zhai'helleva,

Herald-Mage Master Danya Winterborn and Healer Adept Moonstar

1. When did you join Queen's Own?

   I joined QO in May of 1992.

2. What got you hooked on Misty's books?

   I got into Misty's books mainly due to the fact it revolved around horses and magic. I started with the Arrows trilogy. I became emotionally tied to the characters and storylines, and I truly loved all of her books.

3. What else do you read?

   I read a lot of fantasy, starting when I was very young. I have always loved unicorns and pegasi, and etc. A natural progression, to delve into books and escape to other worlds and lives . . . I don't read as much as I used to unfortunately, but I do have many books yet to read and there are always more I yearn to explore.

4. What types of music do you listen to?

   I like various kinds of music, but the majority tends to be '80's, soundtracks, traditional, alternative, and New Age. I absolutely adore Loreena McKennitt, Enya, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, and so many others.

5. What was the first con you went to?

   The first con I attended was the Worlds Fantasy Convention "94 in Berkeley, CA. QO had a gathering there, and I met Misty. I've attended few cons or similar events, but hope to be able to attend more in the future.

6. Do you sell your work at cons?

   I do not sell my artwork at cons mainly because I haven't attended many and I would like to be there in person to oversee such an art show and get feedback from the con attendees. I do want to attend and be a part of con art shows once I am in a better position to do so and offer an array of quality artwork. I have sold my artwork through friends and family, and some freelancing in general. Also, I've entered a few art contests and a couple of art shows as well.

7. Who or what inspires your art?

   Many things inspire my artwork. Books, stories, book covers, the media, music, many other artists give me inspiration and ideas, and just having a good imagination! Also, my family and friends inspire me.

8. Do you have any formal training or mentors?

   Currently I have not attended any art college, but it has always been my goal and continues to be. I have taken art classes throughout junior and high school and a couple of private painting classes. It mainly comes from a natural ability, or artistic talent, and many years of unending practice and expression. As for mentors, my mom was the artist of the family and has always encouraged me. Along the way there have been art teachers and other artists that have bestowed upon me knowledge and support.

9. Describe the process you go through when you create a piece of art.

   The process I go through is I usually have an idea, which I sketch out or write down my thoughts about. Then when I actually can focus on devoting time to my art I start drawing the idea or image(s) out. I am rather a perfectionist and often try to be too precise, but when I'm happy with the pencil drawing I shade it in, or go over it with pens for a black and white image. Sometimes I paint or color pencil the work, or leave it unfinished when I'm undecided. At times I just start with a blank piece of paper and a pencil, and really have no set objective. I have several sheets of paper with written ideas yet to be drawn upon.

10. What other projects besides Queen's Own occupy your time?

    Besides projects for QO I also produce art for the club N3F, other newsletters and amateur presses, and some charities as well (animal-related). Mainly I try to draw for myself and for my own need for expression, self-exploration and well being. I do like having others to share my creations with through fandom and beyond.

Ren Faires:

Here are the faires we know about that are happening in March. Faires are indexed alphabetically by state. Have any information about any other Ren Faires in your area? Send it to us at Legend@malcor.com

California

ESCONDIDO RENAISSANCE FAIRE & SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK. FAX: 805-496-6036. E-mail: goldcoastprod@msn.com. Website: http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com. Address: 2509 Thousand Oaks Blvd., #351, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. Site Address: Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA 92025. Dates: 3/3/01 - 3/4/01. Open/Close: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

FRESNO CITY COLLEGE RENAISSANCE FAIR. E-mail: mrviii@aol.com. Website: goldcoastprod@msn.com. Address: 2509 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 351, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. Dates: 3/31/01 - 4/01/01. Open/Close: 10:00 AM

Florida

RINGLING MUSEUM MEDIEVAL FAIRE. FAX: 941-351-5827. Website: http://www.renaissancefest.com. Address: 1244 Canterbury Rd Ste 306, Shakopee, MN 55379-8944. Site Address: Medieval Faire-Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bayshore Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243-2161. Dates: 3/2/00 - 3/5/00. Open/Close: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA RENAISSANCE FAIRE. FAX: 919-554-9392. E-mail: fairqueen1@aol.com. Website: http://www.ncrenfaire.com. Address: PO Box 61280, Raleigh, NC 27587. Dates: 3/31/01 - 4/01/01 Open/Close: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Texas

EXCALIBUR FANTASY FAIRE. E-mail: info@excaliburfaire.com. Website: http://excaliburfaire.com. AddressL 1007 Main, Ste. E, Bastrop, TX 78602. Dates: 3/10/01 - 4/01/01.

SCARBOROUGH FAIRE. Website: http://www.scarboroughrenfest.com. Address: Waxahachie, Texas. Dates: 4/14/01 - 6/3/01. Open/Close: 10 AM - 7 PM.

For additional Ren Faire information, visit the Renaissance Faire Homepage at http://www.renfaire.com/ and the Renaissance Magazine site at http://www.renaissancemagazine.com.

Conventions:

These are the upcoming cons we know about. Have any information about conventions in your area? Send it to us at Legend@malcor.com.

Alaska

LEFT COAST CRIME 11. E-mail: lccinfo@lcc2001.com. Website: http://www.lcc2001.com. Address: Anchorage Hilton, Anchorage, Alaska. Dates: 2/15/01-2/18/01.

California

BAY AREA GAMES DAY XV. Website: http://www.best.com/~davekohr/gamesday. Address: Los Altos Public Library, San Francisco, California. Date: 3/17/01.

CONSONANCE. E-mail: figmo@rahul.net. Website: http://www.rahul.net/figmo/consonance. Address: San Francisco, California. Dates: 3/2/01 - 3/4/01.

FANIME CON 2001. E-mail: registration@fanime.com. Website: http://www.fanime.com. Address: Fanime Pre-Registration, PO Box 8068, San Jose, CA, 95155-8068. Site Address: Westin Hotel & Convention Center, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California, 95054. Dates: 3/30/01 - 4/1/01.

GAMES UNIVERSITY. E-mail: GamesUCon@aol.com. Website: http://members.aol.com/gamesucon. Address: Radisson Hotel, Fullerton, California. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

STAR TREK GRAND SLAM. E-mail: tickets@creationent.com. Website: http://www.creationent.com. Address: Pasadena Center, Pasadena, California. Dates: 3/30/01 - 4/1/01.

Connecticut

CONNCON 2001. E-mail: Willi@ConnCon.com. Website: http://www.ConnCon.com. Address: Holiday Inn Select, Stamford, Connecticut. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

STAR TREK. E-mail: sfedora1@aol.com. Website: http://www.sfedora.com. Address: The Sheraton Waterbury, Waterbury, Connecticut. Dates: 3/2/01 - 3/4/01.

Florida

FURRY SPRING BREAK. E-mail: Registration@furryspringbreak.com. Website: http://www.furryspringbreak.com. Address: The Ramada Resort & Conference Center, Orlando, Florida. Dates: 3/2/01 - 3/4/01.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE FANTASTIC IN THE ARTS. E-mail: mbartter@truman.edu. Website: http://www.iafa.org. Address: Fort Lauderdale Airport Hilton, Dania, Florida. Dates: 3/21/01 - 3/25/01

MEGACON 2001. E-mail: info@megaconvention.com. Website: http://www.megaconvention.com. Address: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Dates: 3/2/01 - 3/4/01.

SLEUTHFEST 2001. E-mail: Lindabell002@aol.com, < ahref="mailto:President@mwa-florida.org">President@mwa-florida.org. Website: http://www.mwa-florida.org/sleuthfest.htm. Address: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel & Resort, Hollywood, Florida. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

VULKON FORT LAUDERDALE. E-mail: joemotes@aol.com. Website: http://www.vulkon.com. Address: Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dates: 3/17/01 - 3/18/01.

Georgia

GOTHCON. E-mail: SeraphimInc@aol.com. Website: http://www.gothcon.com. Address: Quality Inn Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

MAGNUM OPUS CON 16. E-mail: moc@panpipes.net. Website: http://www.magnumopuscon.com. Address: The DoubleTree Suites - Perimeter, Atlanta, Georgia. Dates: 3/15/01 - 3/18/01.

Illinois

CHICAGO COMICFEST. E-mail: michael@motorcityconventions.com, gary@motorcityconventions.com. Website: http://motorcityconventions.com. Address: Ramada Plaza Hotel O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois. Dates: 3/31/01 - 4/1/01.

Indiana

7 YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION CONVENTION. E-mail: Ziethen@aol.com. Address: Holiday Inn Hotel, South Bend, Indiana. Dates: 3/30/01 - 3/31/01.

Kansas

STAR TREK. E-mail: sfedora1@aol.com. Website: http://www.sfedora.com. Address: Kansas City, Kansas. Dates: 3/23/01 - 3/25/01.

Maine

NEW ENGLAND MINI-CON. E-mail: crazies@qaimlyn.com. Website: http://umfotaku.megami.net/convention. Address: University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, Maine. Dates: 3/31/01 - 4/1/01.

Maryland

DAGORHIR. E-mail: RavenRose@Dagorhir.com. Website: http://www.dagorhir.com. Address: Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dates: 3/17/01.

ENLIGHTENMENT IV. E-mail: doncon99@toad.net. Website: http://www.boardgamers.org/specific/aor01.htm. Address: Hampton Inn, Hunt Valley, Maryland. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

JOHNCON '01. E-mail: ze@jhu.edu. Website: http://come.to/johncon. Address: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Dates: 3/2/01 - 3/4/01.

VIA 1936: HORROR - GERMANY. E-mail: vialarp@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.rpg.net/via/1936. Address: Hagerstown, Maryland. Dates: 3/3/01.

VIA 1936: HORROR - EILEAN MOR. E-mail: vialarp@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.rpg.net/via/1936. Address: Hagerstown, Maryland. Dates: 3/31/01 - 4/1/01.

Massachusetts

CORFLU 18. E-mail: webber@world.std.com. Website: http://world.std.com/~webber/corflu18. Address: The MidTown Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts. Dates: 3/30/01 - 4/1/01.

INTERCON-A. E-mail: interactivelit@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.InteractiveLiterature.com. Address: Radisson Hotel & Suites, Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Dates: 3/9/01 - 3/11/01.

Michigan

AMBERCON US. E-mail: Ambercon@juno.com. Website: http://acus.ambercons.com. Address: Embassy Suites, Livonia, Metro Detroit, Michigan. Dates: 3/22/01 - 3/25/01.

DEMENTIA. E-mail: 2001@TheLandOfDementia.com. Website: http://www.thelandofdementia.com. Address: Holiday Inn, Southfield, Michigan. Dates: 3/30/01 - 4/1/01.

MARMALADE DOG GAMEFEST 6. E-mail: aris_redwind@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.wmgg.org. Address: Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dates: 3/31/01 - 4/1/01.

Mississippi

COASTCON XXIV. E-mail: info@coastcon.org. Website: http://www.coastcon.org. Address: Mississippi Coast Convention Center, Biloxi, Mississippi. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

GALAXYQUEST CON II. E-mail: galaxyquestcon@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.watervalley.net/users/galaxyquestcon. Address: Yocona River Inn, Oxford, Mississippi. Dates: 3/30/01 - 4/1/01.

Missouri

BRANSCON. E-mail: lauriefox@mail.com. Website: http://members.aol.com/ShaunCon/BransCon.html. Address: Branson, Missouri. Dates: 3/2/01 - 3/4/01.

NAME THAT CON 14. E-mail: ntc@stlf.org. Website: http://www.stlf.org/ntc. Address: Ramada Inn, Eureka, Missouri. Dates: 3/9/01 - 3/11/01.

Nebraska

CONVICTION. E-mail: Ginniepwwo@aol.com, DoktorZen@juno.com. Phone: (402) 457-5773. Address: Quality Inn Central, Omaha, Nebraska. Dates: 3/30/01 - 4/1/01.

WILLYCON. E-mail: scifict@wscgate.wsc.edu. Website: http://www.wsc.edu/student/activities/clubs/sfclub/willycon.htm. Address: Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

Nevada

GAMA TRADE SHOW. E-mail: OneGamaGal@aol.com. Website: http://www.gama.org. Address: The Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. Dates: 3/19/01 - 3/22/01.

New Jersey

PRINCECON XXVI. E-mail: sgu@princeton.edu. Website: http://www.princetongames.org. Address: Aaron Burr Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

New York

BIG APPLE COMIC CON. E-mail: contact@ba2k.net. Website: http://www.ba2k.net. Address: St. Paul's Church Auditorium, New York, New York. Dates: 3/9/01 - 3/10/01.

I-CON 20. E-mail: jadams@phazetech.com. Website: http://www.phazetech.com/ICON. Address: Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York. Dates: 3/30/01 - 4/1/01.

LUNACON 2001. E-mail: lunacon@lunacon.org. Website: http://www.lunacon.org/lunacon/lunacon.html. Address: The Rye Town Hilton, Rye Brook, New York. Dates: 3/23/01 - 3/25/01.

North Carolina

DURACON 3. E-mail: kwinz@nc.rr.com. Website: http://pages.hotbot.com/games/duracon. Address: Hawthorn Suites, Durham, North Carolina. Dates: 3/23/01 - 3/25/01.

STELLARCON 25. E-mail: stellarcon@hotmail.com. Website: http://www.uncg.edu/student.groups/sf3/stellarcon.htm. Address: The Greensboro Hilton, Greensboro, North Carolina. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

Ohio

MILLENNICON. Phone: (513) 933-0452. E-mail: millennicon@mvfl.org. Website: http://www.millennicon.org. Address: 143 Schloss Lane, Dayton, OH, 45418. Site Address: Kings Island Resort & Conference Center, Kings Island, Ohio. Dates: 3/23/01-3/25/01.

Oklahoma

STEELCON. E-mail: ganex@provalue.net. Website: http://members.dencity.com/steelcon. Address: Stillwater Holiday Inn, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dates: 3/23/01 - 3/25/01.

TWISTERCON 2001. E-mail: jlaw2424@gateway.net. Website: http://www.tornadoalley.org/Twistercon/twistercon.htm. Address: Bricktown Plaza Conference Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

Oregon

GAME STORM 2001. E-mail: jadeofvegas@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.pdxgames.com. Address: Red Lion Coliseum, Portland, Oregon. Dates: 3/9/01 - 3/11/01.

Pennsylvania

AURA FANTASY. E-mail: gameregistration@auralive.com. Website: http://www.auralive.com. Address: Robin Hill Camping Resort, Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Dates: 3/10/01 - 3/11/01.

COLD WARS 2001. E-mail: jdrye@spa.com. Website: http://coldwars2000.webjump.com. Address: Lancaster Host Resort Hotel, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dates: 3/9/01 - 3/11/01.

COSCON 2001. E-mail: cosguild@circleofswords.com. Website: http://www.circleofswords.com. Address: Days Inn, Butler, Pennsylvania. Dates: 3/9/01 - 3/11/01.

EAST COAST HOBBY SHOW 2001. E-mail: info@hobbyshow.com. Website: http://www.hobbyshow.com. Address: Ft. Washington Expo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dates: 3/24/01 - 3/26/01.

GROUND ZERO GAMES EAST COAST CONVENTION. E-mail: jhan1@home.com. Website: http://people.canoe.ca/jhan/ft/gzgecc/home.html. Address: Hotel Brunswick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dates: 3/2/01 - 3/4/01.

XANODRIA HORROR. E-mail: xpi-is@xanodria.com. Website: http://www.xanodria.com. Address: Blue Mountain Campground, Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Dates: 3/24/01 - 3/25/01.

Tennessee

GALACTICON. E-mail: Galactic01@aol.com. Website: http://www.thewebfool.com/galacticon. Address: Ramada Inn South, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dates: 3/23/01 - 3/25/01.

MIDSOUTHCON 19. E-mail: info@midsouthcon.org. Website: http://www.midsouthcon.org. Address: Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee. Dates: 3/23/01 - 3/25/01.

Texas

AGGIECON 32. E-mail: aggiecon@msc.tamu.edu. Website: http://aggiecon.tamu.edu. Address: Texas A&M University, Memorial Student Center, College Station, Texas. Dates: 3/22/01 - 3/25/01.

REVELCON 12. E-mail: candacevp@aol.com. Website: http://www.clever.net/cam/revelcon.html. Address: Houston, Texas. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

SCI-FI EXPO - PLANO. E-mail: scifiexpo@aol.com. Website: http://www.scifiexpo.com. Address: Plano Center, Plano, Texas. Dates: 3/24/01 - 3/25/01.

Utah

LIFE, THE UNIVERSE & EVERYTHING 19. E-mail: ltue@earthling.net. Website: http://come.to/LTU&E. Address: Brigham Young University, Wilkinson Student Center, Provo, Utah. Dates: 3/1/01 - 3/3/01

Virginia

MADICON. E-mail: conchair@madicon.org. Website: http://www.madicon.org. Address: Taylor Hall, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dates: 3/23/01 - 3/25/01.

TECHNICON 18. E-mail: info@technicon.org. Website: http://www.technicon.org. Address: Best Western Red Lion Inn, Blacksburg, Virginia. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK 6. E-mail: vabook@virginia.edu. Website: http://www.vabook.org. Address: Court Square, Charlottesville, Virginia. Dates: 3/21/01 - 3/25/01.

Washington

LEPRACON 2001. E-mail: thebadger1@juno.com, hungrytygre@hotmail.com. Website: http://users.owt.com/kevins/lepracon.htm. Address: Double Tree Inn, Wenatchee, Washington. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01

Wisconsin

MOOCON MILWAUKEE. E-mail: bmoy210@aol.com. Website: http://www.moyevents.com. Address: 1047 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

ODYSSEY CON 2001. E-mail: oddcon@oddcon.org. Website: http://www.venture-1.com/~oddcon. Address: The Edgewater Hotel, Madison, Wisconsin. Dates: 3/30/01 - 4/1/01.

Australia

FAUXCON III. E-mail: fatherfaux@priest.com. Website: http://www.pipeline.com.au/users/wes/roleplay/fauxcon/fauxcon3/Fauxcon3.htm. Address: Moe Senior Citizens Club Hall, Victoria, Australia. Dates: 3/29/01 - 4/1/01.

JESTERCON 2001. E-mail: sclarke1@tassie.net.au. Website: http://www.perform.utas.edu.au/Students/sclarke/index.html. Address: Launceston College, 107-119 Patterson Street, Launceston TAS 7250, Tasmania, Australia. Dates: 3/10/01 - 3/12/01.

MILLENIUM FREECON. E-mail: gary-peter.dalrymple@tafensw.edu.au. Website: http://members.optushome.com.aussff/milfrcn2.html. Address: Discovery Centre Meeting Room, The Australian Museum, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Dates: 3/24/01 - 3/25/01.

PHALANGITE FURY 2001. E-mail: trailape@primus.com.au. Website: http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Labyrinth/3927. Address: Holsworthy Barracks Maxwell Club Theatre, Holsworthy, NSW, Australia. Dates: 3/10/01 - 3/11/01.

Canada

FILKONTARIO. E-mail: hayman@bserv.com. Website: http://www.bserv.com/community/fkoa.htm. Address: Quality Hotel Toronto Airport, Mississauga, Ontario Canada. Dates: 3/30/01 - 4/1/01.

HOTLEAD. E-mail: mantofam@quadro.net. Website: http://www.quadro.net/~hotlead. Address: Victorian Inn, Stratford, Ontario Canada. Dates: 3/30/01 - 4/1/01.

SALUTE 2001. E-mail: big_dog@telus.net. Website: http://nhmgs.simplenet.com/conventions.html. Address: Bonsoor Recreation Centre, Burnaby, British Columbia Canada. Dates: 3/17/01 - 3/19/01.

TRUMPETER SALUTE. E-mail: big_dog@telus.net, erichotz@direct.ca. Website: http://nhmgs.simplenet.com/conventions.html. Address: Bonsor Recreation Centre, Burnaby, British Columbia Canada. Dates: 3/17/01 - 3/19/01.

Ireland

DOMINICON. E-mail: info@dominicon.ie. Website: http://www.dominicon.ie. Address: NUI Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Dates: 3/31/01 - 4/2/01.

K2. E-mail: lir@lspace.org. Website: http://freespace.virgin.net/omentide.omentide/K2.htm. Address: Killarney Country Club, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Dates: 3/9/01 - 3/12/01.

LEAMHCON 2001. E-mail: aidan@leamhcon.com. Website: http://www.leamhcon.com. Address: Lucan Community College, Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Dates: 3/25/01.

MECON DELTA. E-mail: info@mecon.co.uk. Website: http://www.mecon.co.uk. Address: Senior Staff Common Room, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Dates: 3/9/01 - 3/11/01.

TRI-CON. E-mail: ghazghkull@hushmail.com. Website: http://www.irishgaming.com/con_calendar.asp. Address: University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Dates: 3/23/01 - 3/25/01.

Italy

DEEPCON 2. E-mail: mmartini@italway.it. Website: http://www.deepcon.it. Address: Hotel Ambasciatori, Fiuggi Terme, Italy. Dates: 3/8/01 - 3/11/01.

United Kingdom

BASILDON. E-mail: info@scifishows.com. Website: http://www.scifishows.com. Address: Basildon Sports Centre, Basildon, Essex, UK. Dates: 3/25/01.

CONPULSION 2001. E-mail: geas@ed.ac.uk. Website: http://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/societies/geas/CONVENTION. Address: Teviot Row Union, Edinburgh, Scotland. Dates: 3/17/01 - 3/18/01

KILLERCON 2001. E-mail: killercon@gamesoc.org.uk. Website: http://www.gamesoc.org.uk/killercon. Address: Royal Holloway, University of London (Surrey), Egham, Surrey, UK. Dates: 3/2/01 - 3/4/01.

MICROCON 2001. E-mail: John.Toon@reuters.com. Address: Devonshire House, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK. Dates: 3/3/01 - 3/4/01.

MINAMI CON 7. E-mail: minami@anime.org.uk. Website: http://www.minamicon7.anime.org.uk/mc7.nsf. Address: Novotel Hotel, Southhampton, England. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

PORTMERICON 2001. E-mail: sixofone@netreach.net. Website: http://www.netreach.net/~sixofone. Address: Hotel Portmeirion, Northern Wales, UK. Dates: 3/23/01 - 3/25/01.

STARFURY 2001. E-mail: SeanHarry@aol.com. Website: http://www.starfury.co.uk. Address: Heathrow Park Hotel, Heathrow, London, England, UK. Dates: 3/16/01 - 3/18/01.

STAR WARS DAY V. E-mail: exewing@btinternet.com. Website: http://www.exewing.btinternet.co.uk. Address: Honiton Sports Centre, Honiton, Devon, UK. Dates: 3/4/01.

TOWERCON 2001. E-mail: dictator@towercon.co.uk. Website: http://www.towercon.co.uk. Address: The Claremont Hotel, Blackpool, UK. Dates: 3/23/01 - 3/25/01.

For additional Convention information, visit Convention Outpost by Jenga at http://go.to/conventions.

Member News:

For definitions of our fannish jargon, read the 12-page booklet "Pros & Cons: An Introduction to Fandom" written by Elizabeth Barrette. Send $1.00 and a $0.34 stamp (or $1.00 and 2 IRCs) to Queen's Own, P.O. Box 749, Laguna Beach, CA, 92652. Make checks payable to "Linda Malcor" in US funds only.

Local chapters:

• Austral'a'in: Austral'a'in is a chapter of QO that has been running for more than five years now. Despite the name, which is a combination of Latin and Shin'a'in for "People of the South", we don't just have members south of the equator. Rather, anyone is welcome! Snail Mail: Austral'a'in, c/o Cassandra Vuksa, P.O. Box 1850, Woden ACT 2606 Australia. E-mail: garou@netspeed.com.au.

• Golden Grove: Membership is open to all. Send all questions to Golden Grove, c/o Theresa Young, 2573 Blue Heron Dr., Hudson, OH 44236. To query by e-mail, contact minna@adelphia.net. Visit our website at http://www.dragonlordsnet.com/danyagg.htm for more information. (See ad below.)

• Herald's Waystation: This chapter covers the Gulf Coast Region, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisana, and adjacent. We plan to hold get-togethers during a Rennie Faire centered in these states; details to be announced later. We will have a quarterly snail mail newsletter called Companion's Quarterly. We are not going to charge new members for the first 3 newsletters; after that it will be 75 cents per newsletter. We will also have an online, nonfiction newsletter. Look for details and other fun stuff when we launch our chapter website. Snail mail: Jan Tallevast, Rt 1 Box 137, Milford, Tx 76670. E-mail: heraldauralynn@hotmail.net and HeraldEnyo@gmail.com. For more information visit our website at http://deserthorses.com/heraldswaystation.

• Pacific Northwest Collegium: Newsletter: Collegium Chronicles. $8 per year/$4 for a half-year, $2 per issue. Website: http://www.dragonlordsnet.com/danyacc.htm. General inquiries to: anjakiya@hotmail.com. (See ad below for more details.) Collegium Chronicles Back Issues: The Danya Winterborn Saga: 4 B&W issues: $4.00 each, 2 Full color issues: $6.00. Please allow 2-4 week delivery.

• The Vanyel Fan Club: The Vanyel Fan Club is a chapter of QO that started out as an independent fan organization. The chapter is devoted to fans of Herald-Mage Vanyel Ashkevron from The Last Herald-Mage Trilogy by Mercedes Lackey. E-mail: Herald Bastian, President aka Western Guardian (herald_bastian@hotmail.com); Herald-Mage Master Danya Winterborn, Guardian of Questions aka Northern Guardian (Legend@malcor.com); Herald Kaeldra, Guardian of Trainees/New Heralds aka Eastern Guardian (healermoon@gmail.com). (The position of Southern Guardian, editor of the VFC newsletter, is currently open. Several people are interviewing for it.) There are currently no dues, but dues will probably be set at $10 per year for people who wish to subscribe to a hardcopy of the newsletter/zine. For more information, see the VFC website at http://www.dragonlordsnet.com/vfcindex.htm.

Zines and Newsletters:

• Austral'a'in: Editor: Cassandra Vuksa, P.O. Box 1850, Woden, ACT 2606, Australia, E-mail: garou@netspeed.com.au. We print fiction (both fanfic on Velgarth and other fantasy stories), poetry, art, reviews, recipes, articles, personas, penpal ads and stacks more! Each issue is eight pages (four double-sided) and you get eight issues a year for the measly cost of $8 Australian (or 8 x 45 cent stamps) for Australians, or $12 Australian (or 15 IRCs) for people overseas. (If you can't get Australian funds or IRCs, e-mail me, because we might be able to negotiate some other form of payment, such as CDs that are unavailable in Australia!) The cost of membership covers postage and printing - we're a strictly not-for-profit group. If you are interested in more information, or have stories or other submissions that you would like to see published, contact me! Attention all writers and artists: Austral'a'in is desperately seeking submissions. We are also always looking for new members. Please? Contact me (Cassandra) at garou@netspeed.com.au for details!

• Children of Velgarth: Editor: Kendra Renaud, P.O. Box 749, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. I publish new and old personae, even previously published persona if asked by members in this new, official QO zine. I will only accept what was sent in for your persona to Queen's Own to be recognized. Any fan fiction written later should be sent to one of the other zines who really need it to keep their zines going. This fanzine will be published periodically when it reaches 80 pages or so to keep costs at $5.00 payable in U.S. funds or 12 IRCs. Make checks payable to "Kendra Renaud". The fee covers the cost of printing and mailing; you may share (but not duplicate!) copies of the fanzine. Watch the Queen's Own newsletter for release dates. Issue 2 will be available Feburary 7th! For the contents list and additional information, visit http://www.dragonlordsnet.com/qozine.htm.

• Collegium Chronicles: Editor: Laura Cameron, Pacific Northwest Collegium. E-mail: anjakiya@hotmail.com. The Venerable Pacific Northwest Collegium is looking for a few good writers and artists for its newsletter Collegium Chronicles. It would e preferable if folks had e-mail access. I am looking for stories that are primarily fantasy--QO persona requirements are acceptable, so long as they are in story format. Poetry, articles and essays also welcome. Come join us in what will be the final year of this nearly decade-long newsletter. $8 per year/$4 for a half-year, $2 per issue. Final issue will be June/July of 2001. Get your dues in early reap the full benefits! Great artwork (see our webpage at http://www.dragonlordsnet.com/danyacc.htm) great stories, news of local events in the Pacific Northwest area. All are welcome. (P.S. If anyone is interested in taking over the Chronicles after next summer, let me know! I'd hate to see such a noble creature die out.)

• Companions' Grove: Editor: Devin Harris (Blue Devyn). It's back! The venerable warhorse--uh, make that venerable Companion <g>--of QO 'zines is resuming publication. Plans are underway to bring old issues back into print as well. For submission and subscription information visit http://greendragon.fanspace.com/misty.html or write to Green Dragon Press, c/o Devin Harris, 4531 N Kelishan St., Pahrump, NV 89060. If you have any of the original publications, please contact Blue Devyn at devin@greendragonpress.net. She's attempting to bring the old issues back into print in addition to offering new issues.

• Companion's Quarterly. The snail mail newsletter of Herald's Waystation (See chapter description above.). We are not going to charge new members for the first 3 newsletters; after that it will be 75 cents per newsletter. Snail mail: Jan Tallevast, Rt 1 Box 137, Milford, Tx 76670. E-mail: heraldauralynn@hotmail.net and HeraldEnyo@gmail.com. For more information visit our website at http://deserthorses.com/heraldswaystation.

• Dreamscape. Editor: Laura Cameron, Pacific Northwest Collegium. E-mail: anjakiya@hotmail.com. A 'zine totally devoted to fantasy art and artists is looking for submissions: black & white AND color. DREAMSCAPE will feature beautiful artwork, articles, Interviews with professional artists and other goodies pertaining to the fantasy art world. The frequency--and size of the 'zine depends on the amount of submissions and interest. The first issue will be out in the Spring of 2001! Approx. 20 pp., $10. Contributors get a $2 discount! If you have ideas, articles, artwork, and general inquiries, please send them to Laura Cameron at anjakiya@hotmail.com. Please stay tuned for more information!

• Golden Grove: Editor: Theresa Young. E-mail: minna@adelphia.net. A subscription to the newsletter is $4 US or twelve stamps per year. Foreign subscriptions are nine IRCs a year. Send your subscription requests and all questions to Golden Grove, c/o Theresea Young, 2573 Blue Heron Dr., Hudson, OH 44236. Visit our website at http://www.dragonlordsnet.com/danyagg.htm for more information.

• Herald's Companion: Editor: Karen Bertke, 5694 Scarborough Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45238, E-mail: krbertke@bertke.com.

Other Fandoms:

• Lois Bujold: Lois Bujold can be reached at lois@dendarii.com. "The Bujold Nexus" is at http://www.dendarii.com. You can receive information about their newsletter, the "Dendarii Dispatch" by contacting Lyn Belzer, Editor, 25-16 18th St., #2 Long Island City, NY 11102.

• Marion Zimmer Bradley: Marion Zimmer Bradley's FANTASY Magazine. is being discontinued. Please contact us if you have any additional information about the future of her fandom.

• CrossGen Comics: Exciting New Fantasy Comic Books. Follow Prince Ethan's adventures the third Wednesday of each month as he gains the powerful sigil and accidentally puts his world on the brink of war. Meridian, on sale the fourth Wednesday of each month, is the fantastic saga of a teenage girl and her plight to save her floating island home. Go to http://www.crossgen.com, or call 1-888-COMICBOOK for details on a retail location near you.

• Tanya Huff: Nine Above! is a list for fans of author Tanya Huff. This list provides announcements about Tanya's latest work, publication dates, and personal appearances. NA! also provides a forum for Tanya's fans to communicate with each other, and will have discussion as well as announcements. Lurking is fine, but participation is encouraged. When you join, we'd love for you to send a "hello" to the group at large, telling us who you are! To start sending messages to members of this group, simply send email to nineabove@egroups.com.

• L.A. Malcor: Dragonlords of Dumnonia: L.A. Malcor, http://www.dragonlordsnet.com (Note the new URL!), Legend@malcor.com.

• Anne McCaffrey/Pern: The Third Pass Weyrs. Contact Weyrwoman Second Naerah at Nyco@aol.com or visit the website at http://www.3rdpass.com/ for more information.

• Adrian Paul of Highlander: Peace, APFC P.O. Box 4593, North Hollywood, CA 91617 or Peace, APFC P.O. Box 519, Broley, Kent, BR29WX, England.

• Michae Praed: Michael Praed Network Newsletter, c/o Kate Raymond, P.O. Box 516, Midlotioan, IL 60445.

• Melanie Rawn: Pandemonium - The official Melanie Rawn club invites you to join their ranks. SASE for more information: Irena Pereira, P.O. Box 18A146 , Los Angeles, CA 90018.

• N3F is one of the oldest general interest SF/F clubs, started in 1941. Members meet by snail mail and email to discuss SF, Fantasy, and Horror genres. (Some gather at cons, too.) We have plenty to offer the hungry SF/F/H fan! Members receive Tightbeam, the club's quarterly zine, and The National Fantasy Fan, our bi-monthly zine. For inquiries, please e-mail vze28fbf@verizon.net or snail mail me at Jennifer Mackay-Douglas, 970 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Check out our website at http://geocities.com/area51/atlantis/6270.

• Star Trek: The USS Starfire is a writing group that writes original fiction set in the Star Trek universe. To find our more about our group, please visit our website at http://www.epix.net/~ckocher/starfire.html or e-mail us at trek01@epix.net.

• Doctor Who and other Media: The Prydonians of Prynceton, P.O. Box 3194, Princeton, NJ 08543-3194.

Collegium News:

We have individual handouts for aspiring Heralds, Healers, Bards, Blues, Mercenaries, Tayledras, Shin'a'in, and White Winds Sorcerers/Sorceresses and instructions on how to work for Herald-Mage status if you are already a Herald or for a Kal'enedral if you are already a Shin'a'in. You can find these handouts online at http://www.dragonlordsnet.com/qohandouts.htm.

You need a release form (online at http://www.dragonlordsnet.com/qomlrel2.htm) if you write a story set in Misty's worlds or using any of her characters. You do not need a release for a character sketch, poem or filk. All Misty wants to do is protect her characters and her worlds. Send the release form (you do NOT need to include the story) to Misty c/o High Flight Arts and Letters, P.O. Box 2970, Claremore, OK 74017. Do NOT include the original of the release form with your persona material; send it to Misty. Send a copy to us.

All personae materials should be sent to the QO address or submitted by e-mail to Legend@malcor.com and healermoon@gmail.com.

• Welcome to Devyn Aeryn, our very first Blue! Devin Harris wrote about Devyn, her family and her friends, sent two stories to one of our fanzines, and drew a picture of her persona.

From Healer Adept Moonstar:

This morning I noticed that my email box was woefully empty. That is that I have no submissions for the Art Contest. With all of our wonderful artists this is a little surprising to me. You have two more weeks to submit. In case you missed the details of the contest here they are again.

Valdemar related Artwork to be submitted to use on the next three issues of Children of Velgarth.

All Artwork must be submitted by March 15, 2001. Herald-Mage Danya Winterborn and myself will decide the winner no later than April 1, 2001.

The winner will receive two free issues of Children of Velgarth. All files must be in .jpg or .gif format. Snail Mail submissions are also accepted; But must be received no later than March 15, 2001.

Send submissions and/or questions to healermoon@gmail.com or snail mail submissions to:

Queen's Own
P.O. Box 749
Laguna Beach, CA 92652

Multiple submissions are allowed. This can definitely increase your odds of winning. I know you guys are worried your art "isn't going to be good enough." You are all wonderful artists and have an equal chance of winning. Please submit.

In other news, I am still gearing up for my move in early June. I just took a four day seminar with my husband about transitioning out of the military. Surprise is that there are at least three more meetings we have to attend to get ready to move and learn about terminal leave and pay. Plenty to keep me busy. I still love hearing from you all, but I have noticed my response time can be up to 10 days. Don't think I have forgotten you.

Hugs-

Moonstar

Fan Messages:

The newsletter is routinely posted to the Net. If you are concerned about your address falling into unfriendly hands, don't place a fan message! You may answer fan messages without ever placing one yourself. The editors reserve the right to edit--and shorten!--all messages. (Remember to tell your Post Office about your alternative name if you wish to receive mail addressed to your persona at an addressed where you receive mail under your real name.)

The only "fee" for a fan message is to write to two other people. If your mailbox is empty, don't complain--write letters!

• From Jennifer Mackay-Douglas (vze28fbf@verizon.net) to all her old pen pals (and some new ones, I hope): I got married in May 99 and I moved around so much I lost track of my old pen pals. My interests include reading soft SF, short stories (primarily Asimov's because of budget), and fantasy. Nonfiction topics I usually read include: vegetarian cooking, pet care, natural health, history (my hubby and I do Civil War reenacting), and science research on genetic engineering (for my in-progress SF novel). I love going to SF/F cons, enjoy roleplay gaming, watching movies and TV. (I especially love Farscape on the Sci-Fi Channel.) I love all forms of Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, and a ton of other shows and movies. I enjoy reading Misty, Tad Williams, Kate Elliott, Llewellyn, Tolkien, Ray Bradbury, Ursula K. LeGuin, Louise Cooper, Tara K. Harper, and many more! Write me snail mail or email and I'll write you back. :-) Send snail letters via the US Post Awful to: Jennifer Mackay-Douglas, 970 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065.
• From Crystal Sarakas Kocher (crys@stny.rr.com) 26-year-old radio/television producer looking for friends who enjoy long, silly conversations, dreaming of Valdemar and other such things. I would love to hear from old friends that I have lost touch with over the years and from new friends, too!

• From White Winds Soceress Shadow Weaver. I am looking for gothic and sci/fi fantasy events in Ohio/KY/Indiana/West Virginia to merchant at. If you have any info please e-mail cimeshadow@aol.com or snail mail Lisa Brawner at P.O. Box 8335, Lexington, KY 40533-8335.

• From Herald-Mage Hedge Wizard Jensen Redstart/Kat Knafelc dragonfodder@gmail.com. 22-year-old college grad going back for her Master's in Ecology in the fall. Loves reading, writing, fandom, Scooby-Doo and comic books.

Personals:

• From: Erin. To: All. Like anime? Live in the Bay Area? Then come to Fanime Con! March 30th to April 1st at the Westin Hotel and Convention Center, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California 95054. For more information about guests and events, and also for registration info, go to http://www.fanime.com.

• From Herald-Mage Danya. To: All. Re: Ren. Faire Outing. Everyone who is interested in an official QO outing to the Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire, please contact me at Legend@malcor.com. The date looks as if it will be Saturday, June 2nd. We will have group discount tickets through one of the Guilds. Wearing of Whites or other garb is encouraged but not mandatory.

• From Blue Devyn. To: All. Re: Companions' Grove. If anyone has the original issues of CG (or can at least tell me how many issues it ran). I would like to bring those out of print issues back into print, but the masters are long gone. If anyone can provide good, clear photocopies of original issues, I'll be eternally grateful (and, I'll trade you new issues of CG in return). My e-mail address is devin@greendragonpress.net. Wind to thy wings!

• From Herald-Mage Danya. To: All. Re: Midsummer Festival. Everyone who is interested in attending an official QO Midsummer Festival in Aliso Viejo, CA, please contact me at Legend@malcor.com. The date looks as if it will be Saturday, June 23rd. We're looking at having a BBQ, at least recorded if not live music, and other activities. Garb is welcome but not mandatory. Let me know as soon as possible if you are planning to come so I can get an idea if the park I have in mind is big enough for the event . (It's smallish, with picnic tables, BBQs, play area for kids, plenty of parking, easy access to stores and down the street from my house . This is Orange County, though, and numerous other options are available if that won't work.)

• From: Healer Adept Moonstar. To: All. Re: QO Newsletter. Needed February 88 through March 91, Queen's Own newsletters. I am creating an archive for the club, and as you can see we are listing all the approved personas on the site. Anyone with these newsletters please send COPIES to the Queen's Own address, P.O. Box 749, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. Thank you very much.

• From Herald-Mage Danya. To: All. Re: Cookbook. If you've read my persona submission in CoV, you know that I like making up medieval-style recipes. I'm thinking about compiling a cookbook based on meals that Misty describes in the Velgarth series. If anyone is currently reading the books, could you note the book and page any food items are mentioned on and send them to me at Legend@malcor.com? Thanks!

Queen's Own is the official Mercedes Lackey Appreciation Society. Our purpose is to share our enjoyment of Misty's worlds. We are a fan-run not-for-profit organization, not a business. Our address of publication: P.O. Box 749, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 USA. This newsletter is published solely to inform and entertain the club's membership; no infringement of anyone's copyrights is intended.

Newsletters are published on (or near) the first of each month.

Co-Editor/Co-President Herald-Mage Master Danya Winterborn (L.A. Malcor; AOL-IM SN Shashtah; Legend@malcor.com)

Co-Editor/Co-President Healer Adept Moonstar (Kendra Renaud; AOL-IM SN healermoon; healermoon@gmail.com)

The featured artist for this online version of the newsletter is Michelle Cornette (Thanks for sending us so much art!). All drawings in this newsletter are © to the credited artist. All rights reserved. If you would like your art to be featured in the online version of the QO newsletter, send .gifs or .jpgs to Legend@malcor.com or hardcopy to Queen's Own, P.O. Box 749, Laguna Beach, CA 92652.

Mercedes Lackey does not receive mail at the Queen's Own address. Fanmail to Mercedes Lackey and releases for fan fiction should be sent to:

Mercedes Lackey
c/o High Flight Arts and Letters
P.O. Box 2970
Claremore, OK 74017

Zhai'helleva,

Herald-Mage Master Danya Winterborn and

Healer Adept Moonstar

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