Issue 19, Volume 3, Number 3
Fall 2004

Editor: Fraser Ronald
Cover Design by Rob Wakefield.
Swords Edge Logo designed by Rob Wakefield.


Table of Contents

Editorial Moving On Up
An article by Fraser Ronald
This has got nothing to do with science fiction, fantasy or role-playing games, but I am moving again. Headed West and back to Kitchener, Ontario.

Fiction Homecoming
A short story by Howard Andrew Jones
That same king who had heaped scorn upon her turns to Elise to save his kingdom. The greatest general of her generation--and perhaps any--returns intent on winning another war, but none can imagine the cost.

Fiction THWACK: The Last Arrow's Tale
A short story by Peter J Welmerink
There he stood, invincible, violent and bloody. Not blades, nor mercy, nor pleas for quarter slowed him. Glory painted in the blood of foes and the glitter of gold and an arrow sent like a prayer of utmost hate.

Fiction A Mind Odyssey
A short story by Joe Vadalma
Some speak of being split, of living in two worlds. How then can they ever be complete?

Fiction Viro and the Enchantress of Monu-Mar
A short story by Jonah Lissner
A story of heroic days, when the strong fought against evil, when thick-sinewed warriors battled shadowy evil and when monsters roamed the dark night.

Fiction Fire And Twilight
A short story by Charlene Krentz
Prejudice and hatred are often the most dangerous enemies to battle. Too often, we lose. Occasionally, we see hope.

Serial Fiction The Burr Conspiracy
Serial fiction by CJ Burch
Captured by her enemies, Cezanne is running out of time to thwart the plot against the President of the United States. The final chapter of the Burr Conspiracy.

Review Spider-Man2 Review
A movie review by Fraser Ronald
Having loved Spider-Man, I was understandably excited about Spider-Man 2, which--given it's unimaginative title--was said by many to be better than the first. So, what's the judgment on this one? Read on.

Review Troy Review
A movie review by Fraser Ronald
Brad Pitt as Achilles and Eric Bana as Hector--sounds good, but if you're interested in my opinion of how everything unfolded, have a look at this review.

Review GI Jane Review
A movie review by Fraser Ronald
Ridley Scott's spec ops saga predating Black Hawk Down has Demi Moore as the first female SEAL. It's on a need to know basis, so if you need to know, check it out.

Review the Last Light of the Sun Review
A book review by Fraser Ronald
A review of the Guy Gavriel Kay novel published by Roc.

Review Gloriana Review
A book review by Fraser Ronald
A review of the Michael Moorcock novel published by Time-Warner.

Review Heaven Review
A book review by Fraser Ronald
A review of the Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen novel published by Time-Warner.

Review Paradox Review
A magazine review by Fraser Ronald
A review of the Magazine of Historical and Speculative Fiction.

The Gamers' Table The Birth of SEP
An article by Fraser Ronald
A brief description of how Sword's Edge Publishing came to be.

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NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all material presented here are copyright and property of the indicated authors. And that's about the extent of my legal knowledge. So sue me! Er, . . . maybe not.