Espresso

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Espresso (each issue is called "Espresso for...[number]") is a gen, het and slash zine series.
The editor/publisher describes it as a "multi-media multi-relationship anthology zine."
The series was published in Australia by Julien, but it also has an American agent, Kathy Resch. The zine was also available through the Knightwriter.org zine agenting site. 
According to the expanded ad for this zine on the Knightwriter.org website:
"This zine features stories about relationships with oomph - the sort that gives the readers a caffeine jolt - double espresso style - whether they are sexual (straight, slash or less-well-defined), or explore characters who are 'just' friends or bitter enemies. Includes slash in the following fandoms: Highlander, Eroica, Batman Returns, ST:TNG, Tombstone, Pros, Wiseguy, Good Omens, Garfield, Due South and more. 115,400 words."
There are three issues.
Art has been included on Fanlore with the publisher's permission.
==Issue 1==
Espresso for One was published in January 1996 and contains 146 pages. It contains one full-page illo by Shayne McCormack.
Word count: "...totalling an overwhelming 115,400 words of quality fiction... (including the tombstone stories, totalling 49,200 words)."
From the editorial: 
* Editorial and Disclaimer (p4)
* By Wisdom, Peace (offline, archived) by Annie Stuart - She looked like someone the Kurgan knew. A long time ago, way back before everyone started looking alike. It was something about the tilt of her head, the way she faced him so defiantly. (Highlander (Movie)) (p6)
* Ever After by Barbara T and Colette T Bolech - Today Dorian felt particularly dazzling, for Major Eberbach had sent a message that he would be visiting England in the near future, and would be most grateful if the Earl could host him from Friday next, und so weiter... The frisson of desire for his beloved Major, and Klaus's answering energy, were the best thing in Dorian's current existence. (From Eroica With Love) (p12)
* Dealing with the Rage by Stew - The Catwoman paused to lick at her hand, cleaning it, then stroked her hand back over an ear. She stretched in languorous satisfaction, rolling her shoulders back, and declared, "I feel so delicious tonight. Who shall I play with?" (Batman Returns) (p21)
* There Are Five Lights by Jane Carnall - Picard raised his hand and smashed the box down, hard. It felt good, though the force of the blow made his muscles ache, and he did it again, harder, the sound ringing round the room as his own screams echoed still. Behind him the door opened, and Gul Madred came briskly up the long room, saying, "That won't help. I have many more." (Star Trek: the Next Generation) (p25)
* Betrothed, poem by Annie Stuart Highlander (Movie) (p41)
* Requiescat by Stew - Shadow man approached, wary, resolved into a moonlit Johnny Ringo. He and Doc Holliday considered each other from a safe distance. Neither of them valued safety: Ringo walked closer and said, "That was some show you put on back there." (Tombstone) (p42)
* For Thou Art Framed of the Firm Truth Of Valour by Stew (features Billy and Fabian) (Tombstone) (p53) 
* Then I Defy You, Stars by Stew (features Doc's friendship with Wyatt Earp, and Doc's affair with his fifteen-year-old cousin Juliet) (Tombstone) (p58) 
* Play For Blood by Stew (features Johnny Ringo) (Tombstone) (p95) 
* Time-Crossed Lovers by Jane Carnall with Ann Johnson - Dedicated affectionately, to all writers of "hysterical historicals" (Don't you realize what you've been putting the poor sods through?) (The Professionals) (Story on Jane's website) (p99) 
* Sonnets by Jane Mailander - Five sonnets exploring five fascinating characters. (Wiseguy) (p102)
* The Ineffable, The Infernal and The Inelegant by Stew - The angel just looked at the demon, unamused with the practiced ease of one who has spent six thousand years being unamused by Crowley, and who wasn't going to start laughing at him now. (Good Omens) (p104) 
* Wake Up and Smell The Cappuccino by Jane Carnall (Garfield) (p110) 
* Eden’s Eighth Day by Julien - "At eighteen? I had decisions to make. I'd wanted to be a cop since forever, it was my childhood dreams. I used to run around the neighbourhood shooting the bad guys." Ray was almost smiling at the memory. "Did you play mounties and robbers when you were a kid?" (Due South) (p111) 
* Live To Tell by Annie Stuart - First in a trilogy of stories involving Clark and the character Jack from first season. (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) (p127) 
* Next Weekend by Annie Stuart - Second in the trilogy. (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) (p131) 
* Great Shades of Elvis by Annie Stuart - Third in the trilogy. (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) (p137)
Image:espresso1-1.jpg|inside page from issue #1
Image:espresso1-2.jpg|inside page from issue #1
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
Espresso for Two was published in October 1997 and is 158 pages and features 1 illustration by Anja Gruber and 1 by Anna Vie.
Stories include:
* That Phase of the Moon (Xena) by Annie Stuart, Xena/Gabrielle slash p6
* A Different Angle (Due South) by Gillian Middleton, Benton Fraser & Ray Vecchio friendship p13
* To You Everything I Bestow (Romeo & Juliet film 1996) by Julien, Romeo / Mercutio slash p36
* The Shoemaker and the Elf (Due South) by Michelle Christian, Benton Fraser & Ray Vecchio friendship p52
* Be Careful What You Wish For... (Star Wars) by Anna Vie, two original male characters slash p55
* Take Heed Of Loving Me (Tombstone) by Annie Stuart and Julien, Doc Holliday / Wyatt Earp slash p64
* If There Are Gods (Star Trek: TNG) by Jane Carnall, Jean*Luc Picard & Geseja na Paneris (Gul Madred's wife) enemies and friendship p97
* An Indulgence (Tombstone) by Julien, Doc Holliday / Wyatt Earp & original female character ménage a trois p137
* Elaine Changes Her Mind (Due South) by Lainie Stone, Ray Vecchio & Elaine Besbriss friendship and romance p141
==Issue 3==
Espresso for Three was published in August 2000 and contains 158 pages. (over 139,000 words)
The zine has three illos by Shayne McCormack and Anja Gruber.
From the editorial: 
* Will and Kit	by Julien	 (m/m slash) Shakespeare in Love	(p5) 
* Once Upon a Time in Outer Space	by Linda Terrell (gen) 	(Blake's 7) (p23)
* In That Stillness	by Michelle Christian	(Due South) (gen) (p29)
* The Warlord and the Jedi by	Anna Vie (m/m slash) 	(SW: The Phantom Menace) (p36)
* What Must Be, Shall Be by Julien	 (m/m slash) (SW: The Phantom Menace) (p47)
* Guardians by	Red Wolf	(gen) (Professionals) (p50)
* Sonnets / Black Moment	by Jane Mailander (gen)	(X-Files)	(p81) 
* Past Due	by Linda Terrell (gen) 	(X-Files)	 (p84)
* poetry	by Linda Terrell	(X-Files/American Indian)	(p87)
** I Chose to Believe
** Cruel Winter
** Fox, Singing
** Spirit of the Maiden
** Closing the Circle
** He Stands There
** Deer Magic
** Comes to Me
* Another Day, Another Phase	by Julien (m/m slash) 	(Buffy the Vampire Slayer) (p93)	 
* A Good Job by	Jane Carnall	 (m/m slash, gen, other) (Star Trek: TNG) (p101)
* Homosapien Press editorial guidelines (150)
Image:espresso3-1.jpg|inside page from issue #3
Image:espresso3-2.jpg|inside page from issue #3
Image:espresso3-3.jpg|inside page from issue #3
Image:espresso3-4.jpg|inside page from issue #3
==References==
 
 
Category:Multimedia Gen and Het Zines
Category:Multimedia Slash Zines
Category:1996 ZinesCategory:1997 ZinesCategory:2000 Zines