Storms (multifandom zine)

Storms is a gen, with occasional slash multimedia fanzine focused on female characters.
Editor Charlene Terry had "advertised this as a feminist 'media' fanzine, and it had a large built-in readership at the start, since many fans were self-described feminists." from Boldly Writing As one can see from the reviews and comments below, this topic, of course, was laced with challenges, even from within her own readership. Terry herself responded directly in the second issue to a letter of comment: "I've been called an extremist, a radical, and a man-hater; I've also been called a moderate, an "establishmentarian," and a man-lover. One [fan] tells me my editorial was too radical, and another Tells me it wasn't radical enough. All this from reading the same issue of the same zine -- tell me about my chosen task not being easy!"
==From a Submission Request==
"A celebration of women in fandom and fannish creation. Will include articles, stories, speculation, opinion, anger, and joy... the future is female -- the future is NOW." from Universal Translator #7 
==Why "Storms"? -- By the Editor==
* "There is an incongruity in STAR TREK/STAR WARS/media fandom. Although the majority of fandom is female, a larger majority of its literary and artistic endeavors are about men. The men of these universes are certainly worthy of creative efforts — but what of the women, on- or off-screen? Surely the women in fandom's universes are equally worthy of such high-quality creativity. In the interest of seeing these women explored and in print, I have launched STORMS, a fannish feminist excursion into the women of STAR TREK, STAR WARS, and media. STORMS will probably be offset-printed, in either a standard size or half size format, with a mix of fiction and non-fiction. I plan to include letter columns; articles; essays; art; profiles; of characters and fans; zine, movie, TV, and book reviews; items of feminist interest (news, etc); ads (rates quoted upon request) and announcements; reader opinion polls; and possibly a pen-pal service as a separate feature (not in the pages of the zine itself.) from a flyer printed in Twin Suns #2 
 
* "This is a challenge to fandom: For months now, there have been fannish discussion about feminism in fanlit -- or, rather, about the absence of feminism in fanlit. This absence makes no sense, as SW/ST media fandom is known to have a majority of women members. Although men of fannish media are worthy of literacy and creative endeavors, I believe that now is the time, long overdue, for fannish writers to move past this male-identification into the realm of FEMALE-identification. My challenge: for the women of media to begin writing and creating women of Star Wars, Star Trek, and media. As a forum for this material, I have launched Storms, a fannish feminist excursion into the women of fandom and fannish creation. I need ideas, feedback, constructive advice and support from interested feminists." from the editor in a personal statement in Universal Translator #5 
==Issue 1==
Storms 1 was published in Summer 1981 and ran 48 pages. There were 250 copies printed. 
From the editorial: "Storms -- what a turbulent image that creates! Nature's fury unleashed. Howling winds, frenzied waves, pelting rain that soon turns to razor-sharp sleet.... Storms -- This is the name of a women's zine? On second thought, I like it. Being female in today's society has been known to evoke some rather 'stormy' thoughts and feelings. It's about time the women of fandom got together -- sharing, questioning, enlightening, exploring. Some do it best by writing articles or letters, others by artwork or fan fiction. Storms is our vehicle. Let's take full advantage of it." 
* Thunder and Lightning, editorial (2)
* Klee-Fah!, fiction by Quism, art by Merie Lettieri and Linda Stoops (Star Trek: TOS) -- "T'Pring's view of the "Amok Time" story -- and why she chose to challenge." (4)
* For Brenda 1977 by Shannon Kyrke (12) 
* Princess Leia: An Analysis, or Running the Alliance is Not All Fun and Games, article by Linda Stoops (Star Wars) -- "What a spot for the female lead: tied for third favorite with a droid and a Wookiee! So what happened?" (13)
* Some Attitudes Towards Marriage in Star Trek Fan Fiction, article by Deloris Booker -- "A scholarly view of matrimony in fannish Trek universes." (16)
* New Year, fiction by Paula Smith, art by Karen River (Starsky and Hutch) -- "Hutch	falls	in	love	with	a	lady	enigma." (23)
* The K/S Concept: A Feminist Perspective -- A Personal Statement by Judith Gran, article by Judith Gran -- "One feminist K/S fan's view of this ever-controversial subject. With additional comments by Charlie Terry." (36)
* Equal Time, or an ad for an ad (44)
* other art by Caro Hedge
Image:storms1art1.jpg|inside back cover, from issue #1, Linda Stoops: "And for those who were wondering why this zine took so long -------." Luke Skywalker: "Uncle Owen! This editor unit has a bad motivator, look!" The editor on the couch: "Come a little closer, honey, and I'll show you motivation!"
Image:storms1art2.jpg|interior art from issue #1, Karen River for New Year, Starsky (in a Halloween costume) consoles Hutch. Hutch's ex-girlfriend had told him that Halloween was the "Gay New Year."
Image:storms1art3.jpg|interior art from issue #1, Karen River, for New Year
Image:Storms1art6.jpg|interior art from issue #1, Karen River, for New Year
Image:storms1art4.jpg|interior art from issue #1, Merie Lettieri
Image:storms1art5.jpg|sample text from issue #1, The K/S Concept: A Feminist Perspective -- A Personal Statement by Judith Gran
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
===1982: Letters of Comment in "Storms"===
===One 1981 Exchange===
The editor of Storms blasts the previous review written by T'Yenta in this personal statement: 
The editor of Storm's husband writes in a personal statement as well: 
==Issue 2==
Storms 2 was published in May 1982 and is 90 pages long. 
From Boldly Writing:
* Editorial (2)
* Letters of Comment (4)
* Best-Laid Plans by Chris Callahan, art by L.C. Wells (part of the Maeve Solo universe) (Star Wars) (10)
* The Female Hero: Personal Reflections on the Appeal of Leia Organa by Pat Nussman, art by June Grandey (STAR WARS) (21)
* Fish Story by Linda M. Simpson, art by Daphne Ann Hamilton STAR TREK) (Uhura and Chapel) (28)
* poem by Nora Zachary (33)
* Visible Women by Chris Callahan, art by L.C. Wells (STAR WARS) (Women in stories) (34)
* Mary Sue Just Ain’t What She Used To Be by Linda Stoops (STAR TREK) (Article) (47)
*Orion Slave Dancer by Shona Jackson (54) 
* Sweet Woman, Risin’ So Fine…by Charlie Terry-Textor (An introduction to women’s music) (55) 
* Bridges Are For Burning by Sharon Giacomo, art by June Grandey (STAR TREK) (Klingon with Kor, Secanth and Kang) (58)
* other people's stuff (90)
* other art by Caro Hedge, James Adams, Jani Hicks, and Wayne Grenner 
Image:storms2art1.jpg|interior art from issue #2, inside back cover, Shona Jackson
Image:storms2art2.jpg|interior art from issue #2, June Grandey
Image:storms2art3.jpg|interior art from issue #2, L.C. Wells
Image:storms2art4.jpg|interior art from issue #2, Linda Stoops
Image:storms2art5.jpg|interior art from issue #2, Shona Jackson
Image:storms2art6.jpg|interior art from issue #2, sample text
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2==
==Issue 3==
Storms 3 was published in 1985 and is 72 pages long. The previous editor, Charlie Terry (now Textor-Terry) had accompanied her husband to a job overseas, and she turned the zine over to long-time contributor, Linda Stoops.
From a submission request in Universal Translator #17 in 1983: "'Storms' is revising its format for the third issue of the fannish feminist celebration to all-Trek and/or 'mainstream' feminist/lesbian thought... I'd like to return to the fire of the first issue, with more controversial themes."
 
With issue #3, Charlene Terry "turned over the production of ....Storms, to Linda Stoops of Columbus, Ohio... There was one major Star Trek story and one major Star Wars story, plus a number of smaller entries. Despite the great enthusiasm for this fanzine among its readers, this was the last issue." from "Boldly Writing 
* Thunder and Lightning, editorial (2)
* Mater Aeternitas, poem by Angela Varesano, art by Bonnie Reitz (4)
* Corn Woman, poem by Linda Stoops, art by Paulie (5)
* Storms III: The Search for Words (word search puzzle) by Carol D. Zerucha (6)
* Bridges are for Building, fiction by Sharon Giacomo (was to have art by Morgan Tennent, but "due to the ravages of the Post Awful", it is not included) (8)
* The Vow, poem by Maggie Nowakowska (originally published in The Mose Eisley Tribune #3), art by Margaret Schulte (30)
* And No Regrets, poem by Maggie Nowakowska, art by Margaret Schulte (31)
* Wendy, poem by Linda Stoops, art by Morgan Tennent (34)
* Swamps and Wookiees and Spies... Oh, Shit, fiction (to be continued) by Pat Stanley, art by Paulie (Star Wars fusion with Elfquest? The table of contents calls it "New Order Materials," and it is part nine of that series. See New Order Series.) (36)
* zine ads (six flyers) (63)
Image:storms3art1.jpg|interior art from issue #3, Paulie
Image:storms3art2.jpg|interior art from issue #3, Morgan Tennant
Image:storms3art3.jpg|interior art from issue #3, Paulie and Linda Stoops
Image:storms3art4.jpg|interior art from issue #3, Margaret Schulte and Maggie Nowakowska
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3==
==References==
Category:Multimedia Gen and Het Zines
Category:Femslash Zines
Category:Star Wars Zines
Category:Star Trek TOS Gen and Het Anthology Zines
Category:1980s