Organia

Organia is a het, gen and slash 210-page mainly Star Trek: TOS and Star Wars anthology. It is "an adult fanzine of ideas," and it required an age statement to purchase. One flyer included: "Sorry, Lumpy," a reference to "Lumpy" who is Chewbacca's underage son. 
The zine includes fiction, original science fiction, feminist articles, and poetry. Writers include Barbara T, Toni Lay, Lois Welling, and Pat Nussman. Artists include Gayle F and Merle Decker. 
One of Merle Decker's illustrations for "Notes of a Mad Woman" was used to illustrate the hurt/comfort genre in the book Enterprising Women.
A second issue was planned by Beverly Lorenstein, but it was never published. See "Perfect Fusion".
==Submissions==
From an ad asking for submissions in the first issue of Jundland Wastes: "An adult fanzine of ideas, currently accepting submissions of SW/ST/any SF universe. For SW section: poetry, stories or article. Strongly preferred is literature with a social-cultural-political or philosophical content. We do not want porn for porn's sake, but we will not reject any material solely on grounds of theme or degree of sexual explicitness. Feminist writings needed. No forbidden themes."
==Later, a Loaner Zine==
Judith Gran wrote in Universal Translator #23: "Loaner' copies of 'Organia' 1, which is out of print, are available for circulation. These are copies which came back from the printer with imperfections that made them unsuitable for sale: blank pages, a not-so-perfect binding, et cetera. $100 will cover the book rate postage and envelope on the way out; you take care of sending it back."
==The Importance of the LoC==
Judith Gran wrote of the fannish importance of feedback and had this proposal for a second issue of "Organia," one which was never published: 
==From the "A Portfolio of Art in Science Fiction Literature"==
The artist's statement: Dale Holman said: 
==Contents==
The zine was divided into sections: 
1. fan fiction, poetry and art for Star Wars
2. fan fiction, poetry, art, and an essay for Star Trek
3. Original Science Fiction poetry, fiction, and art
4. articles, art, and essays on feminism. 
5. two art portfolios: one celebrating women in science fiction and the other, "A Portfolio of Sensuous Men" that contained often explicit artwork celebrating the male characters of favorite TV shows
6. the zine ended with a section called "Our Children's Children" that contained puzzles, coloring art and cut out paper dolls
7. two zine reviews, one tie-in book review
 
Star Wars: 
* Wayward Son, fiction by Michelle Malkin (2)
* A Touch of the Force's hand, poetry by Rebecca Greenberg Kaplowitz, art by Linda Yamashiro (24)
* An Owen, poem by Susan Matthews, art by June Edwards (reprinted from Empire Star v.2 n.1) (27)
* Dark Star, poem by Maggie S. Hart, art by Bev Swan (27)
* Snowmoon, poem by Susan Matthews, art by Dot Sasscer, calligraphy by Allyson Whitfield Dyar (31)
* Lady of the Outlaws, poem by Susan Matthews, art by Dot Sasscer, calligraphy by Allyson Whitfield Dyar (33)
* The Kazeel Lesson, story by Pat Nussman (from "The Lady of the Rebellion") (36)
* With the Admiral's Leave, fiction by Karen Osman, art by Caro Hedge, has a focus of Admiral Piett (38)
* Out of Order by Barbara T and Sylvia Stevens, art by Caro Hedge (part of "The Executor Cycle," starring Admiral Piett) (39)
* Brief for a Star Wars Parody, article by Mary Lou Kevlin, art by Cathye Faraci (41)
* Untitled Abominatin #1 by Chris Tucker, art by June Edwards (43)
* Leia's Night Thougts, poem by Sharon F, art by Bev Swan (44)
* Who Burns, poem by Bev Lorenstein, art by Cathye Faraci (45)
* With a Little Help from His Friends by Karen Osman, art by Caro Hedge (46)
* The Politics of Star Wars, article by Karen Osman (47)
* Ode for Luke by Bev Lorenstein, art by Gail Abelove (52)
Science Fiction/Fantasy:
* The Complement, poem by Felissa Del'Terra, art by Nona Christensen (54)
* Faith, fiction by Dot Sasscer, art by Bev Swan (55)
* Evening, poem by Jean Methos, art by Barbara P. Gordon (58)
* Ghostwriters, fiction by Majliss Larson, art by Cathye Faraci (60)
* Evolution in the Mind's Eye, poem by Michelle Malkin, art by Caro Hedge (62)
* UFOS: Exploration of a Strange New World, article by Diane Teasman, art by Gail Abelove (63)
* Art Portfolio by Wanda Lybarger, Brad Foster and Linda Yamashiro (68)
Star Trek:
* Notes of a Mad Woman, fiction by Diane Tessman, art by Merle Decker (reprinted in Starry Seas, Earthly Planes (1984), a form of this appears to be "Diary of a Madwoman" by Diane Tessman from WXYZine #3 (1981) (72)
* A Lesson in Ecology, fiction by Judith Gran, art by Bev Zuk (76)
* The Psychology of the Kirk/Spock Relationship, article by Ann Dickson, art by Gayle F (93)
* The Perfect Mate, poem by Crystal Ann Taylor, art by Laurie Huff (96)
* Terminus, fiction by Dunya Saraf aka Judith Gran, art by Laurie Huff, Merle Decker, Nona Christensen, and Karen Flanery (97)
* Worthy, poem by Toni Cardinal-Price, art by Vel Jaeger (134)
* On Return, poem by Diane Tessman (135)
* Thoughts on a Homecoming, poem by Diane Tessman, art by Nona Christensen (135)
* Spock's Dilemma, poem by Bev Lorenstein, art and calligraphy by Susan Klasky (136)
* Reunion, poem by Sandra Gent and Virginia Green, art by Vel Jaeger (138)
* Leap Beyond, poem by Diane Tessman, art by Vel Jaeger (140)
*Together... As I Walk Alone, poem by Sharon F (141)
* Souvenir, fiction by Kate Birkel, art by Ann Crouch (Both Spock and Kirk are dead. They died not in battle but in accidents aboard ship. This story is a conversation between McCoy and Scotty that takes place on the night of Kirk's death. We learn McCoy's assessment of the character of Spock and Kirk and of their close relationship.) (142)
* Secrets of the Nightside Soul, a Soliloquy, fiction by Sharon F, art by Vel Jaeger (This is McCoy's soliloquy. While Spock lived, McCoy was content to bask in the warmth of the love that was shared by Kirk and Spock. Now Spock is dead and Kirk has come to McCoy for comfort. McCoy wishes to take Spock's place in the Captain's life and declares his love for Kirk.) (147)
* One More Time, a satire by Rick Rowe, art by Hans Dietrich (148)
* Winter of '77, fiction by Lois Welling (151)
Feminism:
* Till the Land is One, fiction by Eileen Roy, art by Signe Landon (175)
* Ripley, poem by Susan Matthews, art by Joni Wagner (177)
* A Portfolio of Art in Science Fiction Literature, art and commentary by Dale Holman (178)
* The Feast, poem by Bev Lorenstein, art by Laurie Huff (184)
* In the Dark, poem by Judith Gran, art by Vel Jaeger (185)
* For Christine Chapel, a Decision, poem by Linda Neel, art by Vel Jaeger (185)
* An Essay on Loving, poem by Bev Lorenstein (186)
Children's Section:
* lyrics to a Moody Blues song (199)
* vignette called "Lullabye" by Susan Matthews (Uncle Owen talks to infant Luke) (200)
* puzzles and art (201)
* comic, "Fred the Jedi Cat"
Reviews:
* review of The Third Verdict, see that page (209)
* review of Kessel Run #2, see that page (209)
* review of The Prometheus Design, see that page (210)
==Gallery==
File:Organiadecker.jpg|Merle Decker for "Notes of a Madwoman," art that was printed in Enterprising Women and used there as an example of hurt/comfort
File:Organiaspock.jpg|Merle Decker, used in Enterprising Women
File:Organia interior sensuous 1.jpg|Joni Wagner from "A Portfolio of Sensuous Men" -- Note the cheeky framed photo on the wall behind Han Solo; it is an erotic illo of Luke, complete with Yoda on his shoulder.
File:Organiachecklist.jpg|the editors included a detailed feedback insert
File:Organia5.jpg|Gayle F, the illo for Judith Gran's essay
File:Organia6.jpg|Cathye Faraci
File:Organia7.jpg|Bev Swan
File:Organia8.jpg|Dot Sasscer
File:Organia9.jpg|sample calligraphy
File:Organia10.jpg|Dot Sasscer
File:Organia12.jpg|Bev Swan
File:Organia13.jpg|Cathye Faraci
File:Organia14.jpg|Gail Abelove
File:Organia15.jpg|Barbara P. Gordon
File:Organia16.jpg|Wanda Lybarger
File:Organia17.jpg|Brad Foster
File:Organia18.jpg|Bev Zuk
File:Organia19.jpg|Laurie Huff
File:Organia20.jpg|Merle Decker
File:Organia21.jpg|Hans Dietrich
File:Organia22.jpg|Marty Siegrist
File:Organia28.jpg|Marty Siegrist
File:Organia23.jpg|graphics by Caro Hedge
File:Organia24.jpg|Joni Wagner, portrays Ripley Scott from Alien
File:Organia25.jpg|Dale Holman: the first in the Women in Science Fiction Series ("MOONSTAR ODYSSEY, by David Gerrold, displays the pain and dislocation of becoming adult when you are not sure you want to be an adult.")
File:Organia26.jpg|Laurie Huff: portrays Janice Lester
File:Organia31.jpg|Cathye Faraci portrays Isaac Asimov on the phone, detail
File:Organia27.jpg|Gail Abelove, Lando Calrissian, from the "Portfolio of Sensuous Men"
File:Organiazuk-1.jpg|Bev Zuk, Superman from the "Portfolio of Sensuous Men"
File:Organiazuk-2.jpg|Bev Zuk, James Kirk from the "Portfolio of Sensuous Men"
File:Organia30.jpg|Ann Crouch, Sulu from the "Portfolio of Sensuous Men"
File:Organiapage1.jpg|Luke from the "Portfolio of Sensuous Men"
File:Organiapage3.jpg|Wanda Lybarger portrays Dracula from the "Portfolio of Sensuous Men"
File:Jemholman.jpg|A Portfolio of Art in Science Fiction Literature, Dale Holman
File:Nowomanbornholman.jpg|A Portfolio of Art in Science Fiction Literature, Dale Holman
File:Shadowsholman.jpg|A Portfolio of Art in Science Fiction Literature, Dale Holman
File:Stardanceholman.jpg|A Portfolio of Art in Science Fiction Literature, Dale Holman
==Controversy: A Second Issue of "Organia," and "Perfect Fusion"==
For quite some time, there was an attempt by Judith Gran to publish a second issue of "Organia," and several submission requests ran in ad zines for it. 
From Universal Translator #23: "The first volume of this adult zine published by the former editor of 'Organia' will contain 75% Star Wars and 25% other SF. Contributors include Abelove, Alman, Blaes, Contessa, Denton, Drake, Faraci, [Sharon F], Caro Hedge, Holman, Hull, Kaplowitz, Lay, Lorenstein, Malkin, Mathia, Necchi Osman, Ripley, Stasulis, Swan, Tobias, Barbara T, Tucker, and others. More SW artists needed." 
According to a 1984 ad in Universal Translator and a 1985 ad in Southern Enclave, Lorenstein was planning another zine, one called "Perfect Fusion," one she marketed as the second issue of "Organia."
Two letters in a 1984 issue of Datazine in the personal statements section, one from Lorenstein and one from Gran, indicated that there had been miscommunications/a falling out. There were no further issues of Organia or any other zines by this duo.
After "Perfect Fusion" never made it off the ground; letters in Southern Enclave #20 cited troubles by fans in getting their money refunded.
===Some of the Proposed Content for "Perfect Fusion"===
From Sandra Necchi in K/S & K.S. (Kindred Spirits) #10 (September 1984): "In my story for ORGANIA 2, there's a big, fat rebel woman called Esibil, altho she isn't very prominent. I'm rewriting the piece so she appears a little more. Since I've battled fat all my life and am often enraged about the assumptions of the thin culture, I should put more "fat" people in my writing. 
From Bev Lornstein in K/S & K.S. (Kindred Spirits) #10 (September 1984): "Yep, good ole' H/L will be in my new zine, Perfect Fusion #1. It's an all SW fish w/25% Sci-Fi. I've got a hot Regis and Danilo picture in there. And Malkin's "Glimpse of Home" has a beautiful lovemaking scene between Han and Luke. "Don't Open Your Eyes" is her first young Han story, about his involvement with another man. It's not a happy story, but good drama. (There's some kinky stuff in there too.) right now I'm trying to write love affair between Leia and another woman. in Malkin's stories by the way, it ends up as a threesome -- shared three ways."
From Barb Lewis: "[I wrote a] straight Trek story about a threesome (Spock and two women) (a sort of Spock/MarySue/MarySue story) that was supposed to be published in the Organia that never saw the light of day. quoted from a mailing list (Sep 26, 1996) 
From an ad in Kessel Run #4 (1984): "PERFECT FUSION - the first issue of this zine published by a former editor of ORGANIA will contain SW and sf material by Osman, Tennison, Malkin, Nussman, Drake, Stasulis and more. PF#2 is now collecting material for an all Star Trek issue. Both issues will contain material dealing in such things as philosophy, politics, religion and adult material. For information please send a SASE to: Beverly Lorenstein."
In Universal Translator #23, there was a submission request for a second issue of "Perfect Fusion." "Perfect Fusion 2' will be an all-Trek adult zine and is currently seeking submissions about such themes as philosophy, politics, religion, and liberating relationships. Adventure, satire, and humorous situations also welcome. Looking for artists, especially for an art portfolio based on scenes/events between ST:TMP and ST:WK to be interpreted in subsequent issue. Will consider an 'alternate' portfolio with same intent if enough submissions are received."
From a 1986 flyer: 
 
: Don't Open Your Eyes (an Aerie Cycle story), a novel by Michelle Malkin -- "'He doesn't control me!' Han muttered through clenched teeth. Then, almost as an admission, 'He wants to. I won't let him.' Alert to the guilt behind Han's declaration, Vecna considered his next words very carefully. 'This all has something to do with your court-martial; I'm sure of that. Does Sennu know something you haven't told us? Is he blackmailing you?'"
: A Glimpse of Home (an Alliance Cycle story), a novel by Michelle Malkin -- "No doubt about it, Han considered happily, both evening and night had been a flaming success. Relaxing under the part of the blanket the spacer hadn't pulled off him, he sighed in relief. He hadn't lost his touch. He could still pick and choose his sex partners and please himself whenever he wanted to, and without the times that Luke or Leia would demand for such a simple act. He could please himself and keep his freedom -- for all the meaningless one-nighters he wanted..."
: Better to Reign, novelette by Karen Osman -- "The cold little feet started doing a tap dance. Anything these two men thought was dangerous was nothing for me to get involved in. All the same, I was curious; it sounded interesting. I had given the Staff Chief my word and, after all, I was already dead. What more could happen to me?"
: Evidence, novelette by Karen Osman -- "The Wookiee twitched his nose, analyzing pheromones. His partner had learned to rely on this ability to "read" other beings' emotions by Scent in the tricky world of smuggling. *He is much like other humans -- like you, Hansolo,* Chewbacca answered. *Now, he is smelling confused, a little angry, a little frightened... Hmmm, there is something else there, too.v The Wookiee's nose twitched again, consideringly. *Hah! He wants to mate with you.*"
: Empathy on the Dark Side, novelette by Karen Osman -- "The thrust of his hips as he walked, the set of his shoulders -- Catryn could see in the young man's very way of carrying himself that he was completely aware he was a man to be desired. To be enjoyed. There was none of the aggressive arrogance she was attuned to in the Dark Lord. The aide would accept, not demand. Catry smiled slightly to herself. It would be an interesting change." The flyer had both spellings" "Catryn" and "Catry." 
: The Different One novelette by Linda Knights -- "Luke waited, learning a new measure of patience. It was so tempting to supply her with what she sought, to offer her words, suggestions. 'You've been touched by evil,' she started again, her eyes seeking the distant tops of the trees behind him. 'Once, not long ago, you nearly joined yourself to that evil. It would have been so easy.'"
: other stories, vignettes, dialogues, articles, etc. by Karen Ripley, Pat Nussman, Rebecca Kaplowitz, Bev Lorenstein, Tim Blaes, Karen Osman, Christopher Tucker, Toni Lay, Arthur Tobias, Wendy Weller, Jeanine Hennig, and more. "Special debut of Sexy Sadie and Fanny Flaque."
: artwork by Dani Lane, Jenni, Wanda Lybarger, Judith Low, Nancy Stasulis, Stefanie Hawks, Brad Foster, Cathye Faraci, Cheree Cargill, Paula Mathai, Debra Drake, Suzy Sansom, Dale Holman, Bev Peterson, Hannah Shapero, Gail Abelove, Vida Hull, Angela Varesano, and others. 
: "Special Art Portfolios: Sensuous Aliens, Women in Fantasy, Rock in Science Fiction, General Science Fiction and Fantasy"
==Reactions and Reviews to Organia==
==References==
 
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