| SORCEROUS SIGNALS |
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| edited by Carol Hightshoe |
| Welcome to the Archives of Sorcerous Signals. |
Let me know what stories you really enjoyed
and those you didn't. I would love to be able to
have a letters page as well in the future issues.
and those you didn't. I would love to be able to
have a letters page as well in the future issues.
| May 09 - July 09 |
A Particular Silence - Glenn Lewis Gillette
"Easy" Cowdrey didn't believe in magic; he just wrote about it. Then, one evening, a mugger
bashed in his wife's skull, and Easy cured her with a spell out of his current novel-in-progress.
Lost in Shadow - JJ Sergi
Lost love leads a man on a life long quest, that leaves him lost in shadow.
The Black Dragon - Morgan Bloodaxe
Poetry
The Last Black Eye of Antigo Vale - Christopher Schmitz
An isolated valley holds a dangerous secret - one that must be protected by a young man who is
not seen having the physical strength to do so.
Marya - Anna Kashina
As the Mistress of the Solstice, Marya was responsible for selecting the sacrifice that was
needed to protect the people. What will her reaction be when she learns they have all been
deceived.
There's Always a Catch - Rhonda Parrish
Always look before reaching for the gold - there's always a catch...
Sea Weavers - Abigail Carter
Gifts from the sea are precious and should never be abused unless you wish to risk her wrath
and the loss of those gifts.
Honey the Barbarian Visits Her Folks - Deborah Walker
Trips to visit parents can be stressful in many ways - particularly when you're a barbarian in a
chainmail bikini.
Granny's Apple Tree - Atris Ray
There is hidden magic in the world - protecting and preserving it is an honor that is best passed
along to the next generation when they are ready.
"Easy" Cowdrey didn't believe in magic; he just wrote about it. Then, one evening, a mugger
bashed in his wife's skull, and Easy cured her with a spell out of his current novel-in-progress.
Lost in Shadow - JJ Sergi
Lost love leads a man on a life long quest, that leaves him lost in shadow.
The Black Dragon - Morgan Bloodaxe
Poetry
The Last Black Eye of Antigo Vale - Christopher Schmitz
An isolated valley holds a dangerous secret - one that must be protected by a young man who is
not seen having the physical strength to do so.
Marya - Anna Kashina
As the Mistress of the Solstice, Marya was responsible for selecting the sacrifice that was
needed to protect the people. What will her reaction be when she learns they have all been
deceived.
There's Always a Catch - Rhonda Parrish
Always look before reaching for the gold - there's always a catch...
Sea Weavers - Abigail Carter
Gifts from the sea are precious and should never be abused unless you wish to risk her wrath
and the loss of those gifts.
Honey the Barbarian Visits Her Folks - Deborah Walker
Trips to visit parents can be stressful in many ways - particularly when you're a barbarian in a
chainmail bikini.
Granny's Apple Tree - Atris Ray
There is hidden magic in the world - protecting and preserving it is an honor that is best passed
along to the next generation when they are ready.
| Aug - Oct '09 |
Fairy Wine - Rhonda Parrish
Poetry
Rage of the God Heads - Robert Keller
After a life of combat, can Tashi Lan at last find peace on his final journey, or will he be
tormented by a monstrous warlord?
Runt of the Litter - Christine Lucas
A seer must determine the magical talent of a young dragon or face the wrath of his mother.
The Autumn Wood - Sandra Panicucci
A simple walk in the forest is much for than simple for Dara.
The Book - Greg Schwartz
Overdue books can cause all kinds of problems, but how do you explain to the librarian that the
book was stolen by a magical creature?
Chalice of Malice - Jonah Jones
Some people believe soccer is a matter of life and death. I'm very disappointed with that
attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.
The Dwarven Statue - Mark Fewell
Owen finds himself magically transported to another world where he must retrieve The
Dwarven Statue.
The Truthsayer - Shiloh Carroll
Kayla rescued a young gryphon, Liah, and was drafted into the role of Truthsayer, since no one
can lie in the presence of a gryphon - however there are some truths she never wanted to know.
White Market - Chrissa Sandlin
Poetry
Poetry
Rage of the God Heads - Robert Keller
After a life of combat, can Tashi Lan at last find peace on his final journey, or will he be
tormented by a monstrous warlord?
Runt of the Litter - Christine Lucas
A seer must determine the magical talent of a young dragon or face the wrath of his mother.
The Autumn Wood - Sandra Panicucci
A simple walk in the forest is much for than simple for Dara.
The Book - Greg Schwartz
Overdue books can cause all kinds of problems, but how do you explain to the librarian that the
book was stolen by a magical creature?
Chalice of Malice - Jonah Jones
Some people believe soccer is a matter of life and death. I'm very disappointed with that
attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.
The Dwarven Statue - Mark Fewell
Owen finds himself magically transported to another world where he must retrieve The
Dwarven Statue.
The Truthsayer - Shiloh Carroll
Kayla rescued a young gryphon, Liah, and was drafted into the role of Truthsayer, since no one
can lie in the presence of a gryphon - however there are some truths she never wanted to know.
White Market - Chrissa Sandlin
Poetry
| Nov '09 - Jan '10 |
Beast Lord's Captive - Margaret L. Carter
The Baron hires sorceress Verlaine to rescue his sister from a powerful magician in the shape of
a beast. At first glance the mission seems routine—but is there more to it than meets the eye?
Spirit of the Glade -Barbara Davies
During times of war we all do things we normally won't do to preserve our homes from those
who destroy without concern for others. But how do we protect the innocent who get caught in
the middle?
The Cats of the Silverhawk Wood - Christine Lucas
A Mage has a most unusual encounter with one of the shapechanging Cats of the Silverhawk
Wood.
Rime & Frost - Christopher Marshall
Flash Fiction
The Truth - Della Buckland
A courtesan is pulled unwittingly into a mob only to prove to them and herself the power she
truly holds.
A Costly Wager - C.J. Carter-Stephenson
When Lothar Cadicorne gave his word about something, nothing in the world would induce him
to break it, even if it meant venturing into the land of the dead and asking the goddess Ereske to
let him kiss her. He did not know what would happen when he got there or if there was any
hope of getting out alive, but he did know one thing—he would think very carefully indeed
before accepting another wager.
Dragon Mistress - Marge Simon
Poetry
Whisperthief - James Lecky
It more than talent to be a great artist—it also takes great passion. When Isovella Grandini's
passion is stolen she seeks revenge on the young singer who took it from her by contracting with
a demon to have a whisperthief steal three little words from him. Three small, but very powerful
words—I Love You.
The Dragon's Love Song - Matti Lena Harris
When a Dragon finds he loves something more than his gold, powerful magic is released.
Sorceress of Avalo - Therese Arkenberg
Every few years, the priests of Ilnar send a warrior to the Sorceress of Avalo to have her read
the omens—however, the sorceress demands an unusual price for her services.
The Baron hires sorceress Verlaine to rescue his sister from a powerful magician in the shape of
a beast. At first glance the mission seems routine—but is there more to it than meets the eye?
Spirit of the Glade -Barbara Davies
During times of war we all do things we normally won't do to preserve our homes from those
who destroy without concern for others. But how do we protect the innocent who get caught in
the middle?
The Cats of the Silverhawk Wood - Christine Lucas
A Mage has a most unusual encounter with one of the shapechanging Cats of the Silverhawk
Wood.
Rime & Frost - Christopher Marshall
Flash Fiction
The Truth - Della Buckland
A courtesan is pulled unwittingly into a mob only to prove to them and herself the power she
truly holds.
A Costly Wager - C.J. Carter-Stephenson
When Lothar Cadicorne gave his word about something, nothing in the world would induce him
to break it, even if it meant venturing into the land of the dead and asking the goddess Ereske to
let him kiss her. He did not know what would happen when he got there or if there was any
hope of getting out alive, but he did know one thing—he would think very carefully indeed
before accepting another wager.
Dragon Mistress - Marge Simon
Poetry
Whisperthief - James Lecky
It more than talent to be a great artist—it also takes great passion. When Isovella Grandini's
passion is stolen she seeks revenge on the young singer who took it from her by contracting with
a demon to have a whisperthief steal three little words from him. Three small, but very powerful
words—I Love You.
The Dragon's Love Song - Matti Lena Harris
When a Dragon finds he loves something more than his gold, powerful magic is released.
Sorceress of Avalo - Therese Arkenberg
Every few years, the priests of Ilnar send a warrior to the Sorceress of Avalo to have her read
the omens—however, the sorceress demands an unusual price for her services.