You Could Use a Good Kiss

You Could Use a Good Kiss is a series of het Star Wars zines that focus on the Han Solo/Princess Leia relationship. The first two issues were eventually both zines were posted online. The third issue was published sixteen years later and contains the collected works of Susan Zahn’s Kismet series previously published in other zines.
The editors cited the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States as the reason for their (at the time) decision to stop publishing this zine.
"You could use a good kiss" is a quote from The Empire Strikes Back.
==The Editor Posted About this Zine==
September 3, 1999 – May 13, 2000: Kiss Journal/WebCite; Wayback
May 19, 2000 – May 4, 2002: Kiss Journal/WebCite; Wayback link, includes comments about her changing views on fandom after the events of September 11, 2001
==Flyers==
File:goodkissflyer2.jpg|a flyer printed in A Tremor in the Force #10 (1997)
 Image:goodkissflyer.jpg| a flyer printed in Bright Center of the Universe #8 (1999)
==In 2001, the Editor Canceled the Third Issue, Blaming Changing Priorities and the September 11 Attacks on the United States==
On September 9, 2001, Zahn wrote: 
Two days later, the series of four coordinated suicide attacks upon the United States the third issue and explained why: 
A fan's comments in 2020: 
This issue ended up being published fifteen years later.
==Issue 1==
You Could Use a Good Kiss was published in May 1999 and has 215 pages.
For dead links, try the page as an alternate source for the fan fiction.
Letters of comment for issue #1 are below, and they are also archived here.
From the editorial by Zahn: 
From the editorial by Brown: 
The art is by Aryn, Kristin Brown, Rebecca Carey, Gerald Crotty, Dani, Liz, and Laura Sherman.
* Kiss! -- Editor's Comments (iv)
* Garbage, fiction by Elaine Risley (1)
* Games, fiction by Cheree Cargill, art by Laura Sherman ("Han and Leia struggle with their feelings for each other. Love triangles can be entertaining — until you learn you're one of the corners.") (3)
* The Immoveable [sic] Object and the Irresistible Force, or A Visit to Ord Mantell, fiction by Kate Birkel, art by Liz and Rebecca Carey (17)
* Not That Different, filk by Deborah Kittle (to the tune of "Not That Different" by Colin Raye) (44)
* Just a Little Fun, fiction by Aryn/Blair Culbreth (45)
* Full Circle, fiction by Susan Zahn, art by Laura Sherman ("Leia's birthday brings about an unexpected by welcome quiet moment for her and Han Solo.") (49)
* Royal Academy Class Update, humor by Monique Robertson (55)
* Flying with Your Love with Me, filk by Wendy Schwartz (to the tune of "Carrying Your Love with Me" by George Strait) (56)
* A Day in the Life of Hoth Base, fiction by Mary Jo Fox (57)
* Force Touch, fiction by Judy Ebberley (61)
* Boy! What Love Has Done to Me!, filk by Susan Zahn (George & Ira Gershwin as sung by Ella Fitzgerald)) (68)
* Unrest, fiction by Dianora ("While on a mission to seek out an eccentric scientist whose work could help the Rebellion, Leia's adversarial relationship with Han continues—but her damaged psyche may be the greatest adversary she's faced yet.") (69)
* Untitled Han Poem, by Ken Keisel (90)
* School of the Heart, fiction by Industria, art by Laura Sherman ("An impromptu "language" lesson during a secret mission turns into a more heartfelt session for Captain Solo and Princess Leia.") (91)
* Time out of Mind, fiction by Martie O'Brien, art by Laura Sherman ("A reluctant trip to a fortune teller leads Liea to some unanticipated but fateful decisions.") (97)
* All the Stars That Burn, poem by Martie O'Brien (reprinted from Alderaani Imperative) (105)
* Thoughts While Dressing for Dinner, poem by Pat Nussman, art by Liz (reprinted from Skywalker #6) (106)
* Meditation on a Lady, poem by Pat Nussman, art by Liz (reprinted from Skywalker #6) (110)
* Meeting Your Match, fiction by Mary Jo Fox (113)
* Day and Night, fiction by Cindy Olsen, art by Liz (NC-17) (This story also won the StarAward for Best Short Story for 1999.) ("Haunted by vivid memories of stolen moments with the missing Han, Leia realizes too late how much her life has become intertwined with his.") (115)
* A Consummation Devoutly to Be Wished, fiction by Martie O'Brien (reprinted from Melange #4) (125)
* Decisions, fiction Marie, art by Kristin Brown (Choosing between fate and duty, Leia faces the most difficult decision of her life.) (127)
* Cartoon by Kristin Brown (132)
* Corruption, fiction by Marti Schuller, art by Liz ("Just when things seem to settle down to a "happily ever after" for Han and Leia, a "stranger" from Han's past arrives to complicate matters.") (133)
* A Corellian Love Poem, poem by Ken Keisel (150)
* Haircut, fiction by Elaine Risley and B. Bennet, art by Aryn (151)
* What I'd Do for Love, fiction by Becky Sims (153)
* New Beginnings, fiction by Monique Robertson (NC-17) (157)
* Brand New Han, filk by Wendy Schwartz (to the tune "Brand New Man" by Brooks & Dunn) (162)
* A Matter of Ganks, fiction by Pat Nussman ("Hareboun's back, and he's brought his "friends" with him. Han and Leia find themselves in a very squishy situation as they face of one of their arch-enemies in this alternate universe classic." Author's note: "The RimWorlds Cycle is a lighter-hearted heir to my "Lady of the Rebellion" series, so it contains many of the same characters and exactly the same backgrounds for the main SW characters I used in that series. The main difference is that while I'm occasionally serious in the "Lady" series, this one's just for fun.") (reprinted from Visions #2) (163)
* The Taming of the Nerfherder, or Shakespearean Star Wars, humor by The Eminent JoJo Hasenpfeffer, B.S. (185)
* Perception, fiction by Marie (186)
* Odium, fiction by Marie (187)
* Candle in the Wind (Star Wars), filk by Ken Keisel ("During the Battle at Lansing Station in May, 1998 (a.k.a. MediaWest*Con), Princess Leia turned to the Dark Side. In her memory, and to honor her accomplishments, I created this version of "Candle in the Wind," which will be performed at the "Not Dead But Dark" memorial service at Lansing Station in May, 1999.") (188)
* Member of the Guild, fiction by Kate Birkel, art by Dani ("In this alternate universe classic, written before the release of Return of the Jedi, Han's tendency to run from responsibility comes back to haunt him yet again, this time in a conflict of interests that could jeopardize his relationship with Leia and the Rebellion.") (reprinted in Guardian #6) (189)
File:youcouldkiss1-1.jpg|from issue #1, Liz
File:youcouldkiss1-2.jpg|from issue #1, Laura Sherman
File:youcouldkiss1-3.jpg|from issue #1, Laura Sherman
File:youcouldkiss1-4.jpg|from issue #1, Laura Sherman
File:youcouldkiss1-5.jpg|from issue #1, Rebecca Carey
File:youcouldkiss1-6.jpg|from issue #1, sample text
File:youcouldkiss1-7.jpg|from issue #1, Laura Sherman
File:youcouldkiss1-8.jpg|from issue #1, Laura Sherman
File:youcouldkiss1-9.jpg|from issue #1, Laura Sherman
File:youcouldkiss1-10.jpg|from issue #1, Laura Sherman
File:youcouldkiss1-11.jpg|from issue #1, Liz
File:youcouldkiss1-12.jpg|from issue #1, Liz
File:youcouldkiss1-13.jpg|from issue #1, Wanda Lybarger
File:youcouldkiss1-14.jpg|from issue #1, Blair Culbreth
File:youcouldkiss1-15.jpg|from issue #1, Gerald Crotty
File:youcouldkiss1-16.jpg|from issue #1, Gerald Crotty
File:youcouldkiss1-17.jpg|from issue #1, Liz
File:youcouldkiss1-18.jpg|from issue #1, Wanda Lybarger
File:youcouldkiss1-19.jpg|from issue #1, Wanda Lybarger
File:youcouldkiss1-20.jpg|from issue #1, Dani Lane
File:youcouldkiss1-21.jpg|from issue #1, Dani Lane
File:youcouldkiss1-22.jpg|from issue #1, Kristin Brown, inside back cover, the photo reference is "V-J Day in Times Square"
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
 
 
You Could Use Another Good Kiss was published in May 2000 and contains 340 pages.
Gerald Crotty won the 2002 FanQ Award for 'Best Star Wars Gen Artist.'
The art is by Kristin Brown, Rebecca Carey, Gerald Crotty, Dani, JoJo, Liz, Kate Birkel, and Laura Sherman.
For dead links, try this website as an alternate source for the fan fiction.
Summaries below are from various fanzine publisher flyers.
* Editor's Comments (2)
* Kiss Back, Letters of Comment (3)
* Romance of the Century, vignette by JoJo/art by Kate McCredie ("What's fiction and what's real, and does anyone really care? Han and Leia aren't quite sure, but they do learn that sex sells.") (9)
* Light, poem by Barbara (11)
* Sexual Politics, story by Patricia D'Orazio/art by Laura Sherman (originally appeared in StarQuest, 1988). Leia learns some hard lessons about sacrifice during her brief tenure in the Senate. Just how much is she willing to give for the good of the rebellion?") (13)
* Change My Mind, filk by Wendy Schwartz, to the tune of "Change My Mind" by John Berry (28)
* A Matter of Commitment, story and art by Dani ("The rebel agent on Ord Mantell has disappeared without a trace and it's Leia's job to find out why and fill in until they can get a replacement. Luckily for her, Han and Chewie were already headed in that direction.") (reprinted from Flip of a Coin #4/5, 1984) (29)
* Leia Dear, filk by Allison Shaw, to the tune of "Wendy Clear" by Hoppus/DeLonge, as performed by Blink 182 (73)
* That Don't Impress Me Much, filk by Cat Smith-Haynes, to the tune of "That Don't Impress Me Much" by Shania Twain 74)
* Grounded, short story by Judy Ebberley/art by Liz ("While grounded on an Alliance base, Han unintentionally stirs up some trouble for Leia. Another summary: Han's worst nightmare, to be grounded from flying, comes true, and the rebels are faced with their most challenging task to date-keeping Solo busy"). (75)
* The Kiss, poem by Rabeya Khandaker (85)
* Head over Feet, filk by Allison Shaw, to the tune of "Head Over Feet" by Alanis Morissette (86)
* Last Resort, story by Industria/art by Kate ("Everyone needs a touchstone to ground them to reality. Han realizes that more often than not, he's Leia's last resort.") (89)
* Princess, filk by Susan Zahnto the tune of Cross Patch" by Fats Waller (93)
* Head over Feet, filk by Rosalind Sulaiman, to the tune of "Head Over Feet" by Alanis Morissette (94)
* Dreaming, short story NC-17 by Cindy Olsen/art by Liz (What do dreams reveal about our thoughts, wishes and desires? If two people share the same desires, is it possible for them to share the same dream? Han and Leia find out one warm summer night.... Received a 2000 Star aWards Honorable Mention for Best Short Story.) ("Maybe it was the food or just a full moon, but Han and Leia weren't getting much sleep that night. And who can blame them?") (95)
* Sweet Corellian Wine, filk by Wendy Schwartz, to the tune of "Strawberry Wine" by Deanna Carter (104)
* Mergers and Acquisitions by Susan Zahn/art by Kristin Brown and Kate McCredie ("What would you do on an all-expenses-paid business trip to the playground of the rich and famous? Leia finds out for herself as she and Han head for a rendezvous on Ord Mantell.") (105)
* Han's All I Think About These Days, filk by Wendy Schwartz, to the tune of "You're All I Think About These Days" by Patty Loveless (162)
* Ice, story by Leela Starsky/art by Kate McCredie (Han and Leia are trapped in an ice cave on Hoth.) ("When the ceiling of a stockroom on Hoth comes crashing down, it's up to Han and Leia to keep themselves occupied and alive until help arrives.") (163)
* Princess, It's Cold Outside, filk by Susan Zahn, to the tune of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald (184)
* Only Night, story NC-17 by Cindy Olsen/art by Kate? Or Liz? (A companion piece to "Day and Night" in issue #1. Imprisoned in carbonite, Han's mind struggles with a confusing mess of nightmares, memories and regrets.) ("Confined to carbonite imprisonment with nothing but his memories, Han struggles to make sense of it all.") (187)
* Love: Now and Forever, poem by Nadja Lee (193)
* Homecoming, poem by Rebecca Wolking/art by Rebecca Carey (220)
* A Shuffle of the Deck, story by Deb Durkee/art by Liz ("Han's out of carbonite and things just aren't the same anymore-including his desire to keep his secrets to himself. But how much are Leia and the others ready to hear?") (195)
* In Limbo, vignette by JoJo/art by Liz (In the uncertainty that comes after war, Han and Leia contemplate the vague futures of a couple of ex-war heroes.) (223)
* Men Are from Corellia, Women Are from Alderaan, story by Helen Potter/art by Kristin Brown (Han and Leia have a very unusual problem to solve.) ("Can lightning strike twice? If not, Han and Leia may never be the same again. If nothing else, they've certainly gained new insight into one another!") (227)
* The Dreams, vignette by Z.B./art by Kate ("What if events had been different on Bespin? Han returns after meeting with Jabba, just as he'd promised.") (243)
* Solo, poem by Nadja Lee (247)
* How You Make Me Feel, filk by Wendy Schwartz, to the tune of "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin (248)
* Sabacc, story by Kate Birkel/art by Dani ("In this gripping climax to "Member of the Guild," Han's duties as the official liaison between Corell and the Rebel Alliance reaffirm Han's opinion regarding responsibilities-especially when Yoda arrives on base to mastermind the offensive. Can Han preserve his relationship with Leia and save the galaxy at the same time when the Empire makes its move to wipe out the rebellion once and for all?") ("originally appeared in Guardian #7, 1986) (249)
File:goodkiss2-1.jpg|from issue #2, Kate McCredie
File:goodkiss2-2.jpg|from issue #2, Gerald Crotty
File:goodkiss2-3.jpg|from issue #2, Laura Sherman
File:goodkiss2-4.jpg|from issue #2, Laura Sherman
File:goodkiss2-5.jpg|from issue #2, Dani Lane
File:goodkiss2-6.jpg|from issue #2, Dani Lane
File:goodkiss2-7.jpg|from issue #2, Liz
File:goodkiss2-8.jpg|from issue #2, Rebecca Carey
File:goodkiss2-9.jpg|from issue #2, Kate McCredie
File:goodkiss2-10.jpg|from issue #2, Liz
File:goodkiss2-11.jpg|from issue #2, Kate McCredie
File:goodkiss2-12.jpg|from issue #2, Kate McCredie
File:goodkiss2-13.jpg|from issue #2, Kate McCredie
File:goodkiss2-14.jpg|from issue #2, JoJo
File:goodkiss2-15.jpg|from issue #2, Kate McCredie
File:goodkiss2-16.jpg|from issue #2, Kate McCredie
File:goodkiss2-17.jpg|from issue #2, Rebecca Carey
File:goodkiss2-18.jpg|from issue #2, Kate McCredie
File:goodkiss2-19.jpg|from issue #2, JoJo
File:goodkiss2-20.jpg|from issue #2, Dani Lane
File:goodkiss2-21.jpg|from issue #2, Kristin Brown
File:goodkiss2-22.jpg|from issue #2, Liz
==Issue 3==
You Could Use a Good Kiss 3 has the subtitle: "This Time It's Personal." The zine has 390 pages and was published in May 2016 in time for MediaWest*Con, 15 years after it was first planned. See more about that here.
From a flyer: This issue represents the collected works of Susan Zahn’s award-winning Kismet series, newly revised into one volume. The book is 390 pages, spiral-bound, with laminated color covers, and color artwork inserts. Featuring new and classic illustrations by Kristin Brown, Rebecca Carey, Mark Fisher, Jean Kluge, Laura Quiles, Liz, Wanda Lybarger, Kate McCredie, Karen River, Stephanie Swanger, and Joni Wagner."
* A Finite Distance (reprinted from Dagobah #7) (1) 
* Just Rewards (co-written with Erin Darroch). "'If money is all that you love, then that's what you'll receive'." (2)
* 100 Words--Pretty (29)
* Alliance Avant-Garde. "Leia struggles to find her niche now that her role and life in general has changed. Han offers an option that leaves a mark. Original version won STAR aWARdS Best Short Story 1994." (reprinted from A Tremor in the Force #8) (31)
* Two Steps Forward. "As things grow rocky for Han, Leia, and Chewbacca while out on a mission, it's difficult to tell whether or not they're making progress." (42)
* Full Circle. "Coming of age is never easy, even for a princess. Leia takes time out to reflect, despite a rather handsome distraction." (46)
* I'd Rather Call You Sweetheart (52)
* Mergers and Acquisitions. "What happens on Ord Mantell stays on Ord Mantell. Original version won STAR aWARdS Best Long Story 2000." (53)
* Between the Lines. "The fallout from Han & Leia's mission to Ord Mantell spills over on Hath. Original version won STAR aWARdS Best Long Story 1995." (reprinted from Dagobah #8) (119)
* Boy! What Love Has Done to Me! (148)
* Into the Fire. "Whether things are getting better or worse after the disaster on Hoth really depends on one's point of view." (153)
* 100 Words—Fall (270)
* Beyond Rendezvous. "Following events on Bespin, Leia faces tough decisions while working to rescue Han." (272)
* Fortune's Fool. "Han is feeling out of place and out of time as the events of Return of the Jedi overtake him." (299)
* Checkmate. "Han faces both his evil demons and shifting events just before the Battle of Endor." (338) (reprinted from Flip of a Coin #16)
* Nobility's Price (344)
* Full Disclosure (co-written with Erin Darroch). "In the aftermath of the destruction of the second Death Star, Han and Leia have some catching up to do." (346)
* 100 Words—Twins (364)
* Fine (367)
* The Announcement. Han and Leia find a little peace. (368)
* 100 Words—Sneak (371)
* A Shift in Paradigm. Nearly a year after events on Endor's moon, Leia ponders why she's not satisfied. (372)
* Where the Heart Is. It's not so much the end as the beginning. (387)
* 100 Words—Survive (387)
==References==
Category:Star Wars Het Zines
Category:1999 Zines
Category:2000 Zines
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