Delusions of Grandeur (Star Wars zine)

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Delusions of Grandeur is a gen Star Wars and The Phantom Menace anthology zine. 
There are three issues. More here and here
==Issue 1==
Delusions of Grandeur 1 was published in May 2000 and contains 297 pages. It was spearheaded by Augusta Downey-Hovey, Kelly Hodgeson Kline (editors) & Jamie C. Cohen ("web programmer").
The zine tied for the MediaWest FanQ award for "Best Gen Star Wars Fanzine". Cindy Olsen and Rebecca Maynard received an Honorable Mention for 'Best Long Story': On the Turn of a Dream. Jennifer Haase received Honorable Mention for 'Best Black and White Cover'. Jamie C. Cohen won an Honorable Mention for 'Night' and Zawiah won an Honorable Mention for illustrations.
The art is by Jennifer Hasse, Zawiah Zainudin, Cate Albanese, Liz, Scotte E. Blavat, ZP Florian, Zyene, Kelly Hodgson Kline, Dani, and Judy Street, Laura Sherman.
From the editorial by Augusta: 
From the editorial by Kelly: 
From the editorial by Jamie: 
 
* Shmi's Story by Bernadette Crumb ("Old memories return after Anakin departs with the Jedi.") (1)
* Flicker and Fade, poem by Megan Quinn (3)
* Know the Enemy by Alison Glover ("A Phantom Menace story. Qui-Gon and Obi-wan deal with the implications of Maul's existence." Another summary: "Obi-Wan faces his toughest challenge yet in his quest to become a Jedi Knight.") (5)
 
* Qianj by Kate Birkel (part two of The Chivalry Series) ("The next chapter in the alternate universe series Chivalry. Han's mysterious past begins to reveal itself bit by bit as the Alliance delves deeper into the war.") (17)
* Massassi Vision by Judy Ebberly (25)
* Sweet Alderaan, poem by Megan Quinn (38)
* Jedi or Not, Here I Come by Z.P. Florian (39)
* Ghost, poem by Megan Quinn (48)
* Justified Means by Marti Schuller (50)
* Amazed, filk by Deborah Kittle (54)
* Azbotir by Kate Birkel (part three of The Chivalry Series) ("The next chapter in the alternate universe series Chivalry. Han's mysterious past begins to reveal itself bit by bit as the Alliance delves deeper into the war.") (55)
* Waiting for the Princess by Jo Jo (64)
* It Can't Hurt to Dream, filk by Deborah Kittle (66)
* Inevitable Circumstance by Beret Elizabeth ("Set in the middle of Empire Strikes Back, Han and Leia's relationship continues to grow as they find some time alone.") (67)
* Mind Probe, poem by Megan Quinn (80)
* The Quest for the Jewel of Zenda by Valerie Vancollie ("Luke travels to Naboo with Leia, Wedge, and three other Rebels on a quest to find the Jewel of Zenda in an attempt to bring the Bothans into the war on their side. However, upon meeting three mysterious women, Luke quickly learns more than he had expected.") (81)
* When Jaba Fell, poem by Jackee C. (102)
* On the Turn of a Dream by Rebecca Maynard and Cindy Olsen ("Between hibernation sickness, betrayal by a fnend, and admitting that it wouldn't be such a bad thing to have a princess at your side, Han experiences some unusual feelings and some that are fairly familiar. Much has changed, but some things never do.") (105)
* Love Said, poem by Nadja Lee (156)
* The Fate of the Shuttle Tyderium by Richard Gawel ("The untold story of the Battle of Endor. What if the Empire knew they were coming.") (157)
* Always Remember by Patricia H. D'Orazio ("In his final minutes, Darth Vader finds a moment of redeeming clarity as visions of lost days return.") (163)
* Alone, poem by Nadja Lee (166)
* Arms Race by Susan Zahn ("Han and Leia explore the next step in their relationship in the twilight of war.") (167)
* You, poem by Nadja Lee (167)
* The Return of Atha Prime by Sean Koury (174)
* Little Princess Leia, filk by Deborah Kittle (184)
* Heir to the Throne by Marcia Colpan (185)
* The Color of Love by Michelle Slaughter (191)
* A Jedi Craves Not These Things by Julie Lim (216)
* Two Hearts Joined Separated by the Force by Brent White (219)
* Your Eyes, poem by Nadja Lee (223)
* Then and Again by Rebecca Maynard ("An afternoon outing brings Leia and Han headlong into his past.") (224)
* The Fire of Revenge by Ted Remark (241)
* Night by Jamie C. Cohen (249)
* Waking Moments by Jessica Ferroni (251)
* Demons by Lelila ("When diplomatic talks with a species from the Outer Rim go awry, Leia is forced to deal with all the demons from her past.") (255)
* Haikus by Jenn Moore
 
Image:delusionsofgran1-1.jpg|from issue #1, Dani
Image:delusionsofgran1-2.jpg|from issue #1, Z.P. Florian
Image:delusionsofgran1-3.jpg|from issue #1, Laura Sherman
Image:delusionsofgran1-4.jpg|from issue #1, Liz
Image:delusionsofgran1-5.jpg|from issue #1, Zawiah Zainudin
Image:delusionsofgran1-6.jpg|from issue #1, Liz
Image:delusionsofgran1-7.jpg|from issue #1, Liz
Image:delusionsofgran1-8.jpg|from issue #1, Zawiah Zainudin
Image:delusionsofgran1-9.jpg|from issue #1, Laura Sherman
Image:delusionsofgran1-10.jpg|from issue #1, inside back cover, Judy Street
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
 
 
==Issue 2==
Delusions of Grandeur 2 was published in May 2001 and has 333 pages. It was edited by Augusta Downey-Hovey and Kelly Hodgeson Kline.
The art is by Zyene, Liz, Zawiah Zainadin, Kate, and Laura Sherman. 
From the editorial: 
* Patient Z: The Man With the Tiger Eyes by Belea Keeney (reprinted in Patient Z Collected) (1)
* Not That There's Anything Wrong With That by Mary Jo Fox (13)
* Hanging in Black Space, filk to the tune of "Hanging on in a Moment" by Lifehouse, by Allison Shaw (16)
* The Princess and the Sith Lord by Leela Starsky (Leia's experiences aboard the Death Star.) (17)
* Suicide Squeeze by Marjorie Joyce (13)
* Oh, Please Don't Give Me a "Y", poem by Ken Keisel (28)
* Degrees of Education by Judy Ebberly (29)
* Ord Mantell (part six of the Chivalry Series) by Kate Birkel (43)
* Leia Organa, filkto the tune of "Norma Jean Riley" by Diamond Rio, by Deborah Kittle (62)
* Visitation by Alison Glover (While trapped in the ice tent on Hoth, Han and Luke get a visit from Obiwan Kenobi.) (63)
* Sweet Queen Amidala, filk to the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynard, by Mary Jo Fox (74)
* Bird in a Cage by Belea Keeney (reprinted in Patient Z Collected) (75)
* Han's My Baby, filk by Wendy Schwartz (88)
* No Advice for Solo by Z.P.Florian (89)
* Shake Your Bun-Buns, filk to the tune of "Shake Your Bon-Bon" by Ricky Martin, by Deborah Kittle (94)
* Nevermore by Deborah Durkee (95)
* (Fixing in the ) Hoth Hanger Bay, filk to the tune of "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding, by Wendy Schwartz (108)
* Worlds in Jeapordy by Chana (109)
* Reunion by Richard Gawel (132)
* Alderaan Girl, filk to the tune of "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel, by Wendy Schwartz (140)
* Secrets Revealed by Marti Schuller (141)
* First Encounters by Fernwithy (148)
* StarX-Ing by Lelila (crossover with The X-Files) (173)
* This Woman Needs, filk to the tune of "This Woman Needs" by She-Daisy, by Deborah Kittle (198)
* Waltz by Jessica Ferroni (199)
* Tourguide of Galactic Linoleum, poem by JoJo (202)
* Scars by Cindy Olsen (203)
* The First Time, filk to the tune of "Come, Said the Boy" by Mondo Rock, by Cindy Olsen (211)
* Exile by Pebbles (212)
 
Image:delusiongran2-1.jpg|from issue #2, Kate
Image:delusiongran2-2.jpg|from issue #2, Liz
Image:delusiongran2-3.jpg|from issue #2, Liz
Image:delusiongran2-4.jpg|from issue #2, Kate
Image:delusiongran2-5.jpg|from issue #2, Kate
Image:delusiongran2-6.jpg|from issue #2, Kate
Image:delusiongran2-7.jpg|from issue #2, Kate
Image:delusiongran2-8.jpg|from issue #2, Kate
Image:delusiongran2-9.jpg|from issue #2, Kate
 
Image:delusiongran2-10.jpg|from issue #2, Zawiah Zainadin
==Issue 3==
Delusions of Grandeur 3 was published in 2002 and contains 278 pages. 
The art is by Kate, Liz, Zyene, Laura Sherman, Kasiopea, and Zawiah Zainudin.
A fic on AO3 that says it is in this issue, is not: Jedi Justice by Valerie Vancollie. 
* Morning's Dark Garden by Belea T. Keeney (1)
* Sing for Your Supper by Mary Jo Fox (3)
* Hoth by Kate Birkel (part seven of The Chivalry Series) (5)
* Wild Child by Mina (11)
* Docking Bay Greeting, poem by JoJO (26)
* Means to an End by Valerie Vancollie ("Trouble ensues when the Falcon gets boarded for a routine inspection.") (27)
* Pirate, Take Me Away, filk by Wendy Schwartz (34)
* Chosen by Veronica Wilson (35)
* Bespin by Kate Birkel (part eight of The Chivalry Series) (41)
* The Introduction by JP Treleaven and Deborah Kittle (44)
* One Night on Bespin by Leela Starsky ("Han and Leia have one night before the horror of their capture. Lando has a plan to try to help Han survive carbonite. Later, Leia struggles with emotion as she tends Luke's wound and deals with Chewbacca and Lando.") (49)
* Home One by Kate Birkel (part nine of The Chivalry Series) (91)
* Love's Here Waiting, filk by Wendy Schwartz (104)
* Setting Your Free by Birgitt Schuknecht (105)
* Ain't Nothing' Bout You, filk by Deborah Kittle (102)
* Committed by Cindy Olsen (Part 2 in the Committed trilogy. "The Battle of Endor and the decisive attack on the second Death Star are only days away. Han Solo struggles with what the carbonite has done to him. Desperate to show a commitment to the woman he loves, Solo questions whether he is physically and emotionally capable of playing a part in the fighting." The story continues in "Tricks of the Mind " and was to be published in hard copy during 2003.) (109)
* Still, filk by Wendy Schwartz (142)
* A Use for Everyting by Alison Glover (143)
* Good-bye Jabba, filk by Deborah Kittle (146)
* Fall for You, filk by Allison Shaw (148)
* Imitation of Life by Jessica Ferroni (149)
* Love of Your Life, filk by Allison Shaw (164)
* Birthday Encounter by Judy Ebberley (165)
* Issues of the Heart by Amy S. Farmer (174)
* You Speak to Me in Whispers by Cminor (176)
* Divided Priorities by Lelila (179)
* No Nearer Sky by Cara J. Loup (201)
 
 
 Image:Meanstoanendillo_by_Zawiah.jpg|thumb|from issue #3, Zawiah, accompanying "Means to and End" 
Image:delusionsgrand3-1.jpg|from issue #3, Zawiah Zainudin
Image:delusionsgrand3-2.jpg|from issue #3, Laura Sherman
Image:delusionsgrand3-3.jpg|from issue #3, Zawiah Zainudin
Image:delusionsgrand3-4.jpg|from issue #3, Kasiopea
Image:delusionsgrand3-5.jpg|from issue #3, Zawiah Zainudin
Image:delusionsgrand3-6.jpg|from issue #3, Kate
Image:delusionsgrand3-7.jpg|from issue #3, Kate
Image:delusionsgrand3-8.jpg|from issue #3, Laura Sherman
==References==
Category:Star Wars Zines
Category:2000s