In the Wilderness

In the Wilderness is a British series of slash Kirk/Spock Zines published by Village Press. 
The fanzine won the 1987 Surak Award for 'Best Fanzine Editing.'
It is a sister zine to Heroes in the Wilderness.
==From the Publisher==
Via the website:
From the editorial of Heroes in the Wilderness: 
==Age Statement==
From the publisher's website: "We do not need to know your age to buy Village Press zines. However, we reserve the right not to sell Village Press zines to anyone whom we consider would not appreciate the zines as they should be appreciated." 
==Sister Zines==
* In the Wilderness (1986-1994)
* Heroes in the Wilderness (1997)
* Singing in the Wilderness (1999)
* Prophets in the Wilderness (2003)
* Astray in the Wilderness (2004)
==Issue 1==
In the Wilderness 1 contains 134 pages and was published in 1986. The art is by A.H., Caryl Sibbett.
From the zine: 
Summaries by Gilda F.:
* The Dissolution by Eva Stuart (The ship Lt. Kirk is a passenger on is rescued by the Enterprise, reuniting him with his lover from the academy. Spock Prequel: The Test. Sequel: The Puzzle.) (1)
* Honours Even by Kate Daniels (Due to Sareksʼ manuevering, Kirk and Spock are called to Vulcan to further his plan of forcing them to become bondmates. Prequel: The Night Before. Sequel: By The Book.) (13)
* Else It Was Never Yours by Vivian Gates (Spock requests a transfer when he realizes what it is he wants from Kirk.) (26)
* Winter Child, poem by Meg Fine (42)
* The Golden Rule by Elizabeth Clark (Humor A/U: Spock orders a slave, but he doesnʼt get quite what he asked for.) (42)
* Yesterdays, poem by Ellen Kobrin (47)
* Aubade, poem by Flora Poste (48)
* Their Solitary Way by Frances Rowes (Their time with the Minarians has Kirk thinking that his and Spockʼs love affair is doomed by his lack of telepathic ability, but itʼs his fear of bonding that must be ultimately overcome: Prequel: To Be a Help Meet For Him in The Voice #5.) (49)
* Of Intangible Love Songs, poem by Meg Fine (86)
* An Election Year by Jennifer Ferris (Caught up in the annual budgetary fighting, Kirk must also deal with Spockʼs distress over his part in continuing Vulcanʼs lack of children by bonding with his captain.) (87)
* Earthbound, poem by Flora Poste (98)
* Not A Loving Cup by Linda Frankel (On a world populated by people from ancient Greece by the Preservers, Spock attempts to prevent that worldʼs Socratesʼ death. Prequel: The Pursuit of Love.) (99)
* Galaktoe, poem by Linda Frankel (102)
* Like a Tear Cast In Stone by (A Vulcan female recently posted to the Enterprise has difficulty accepting human behavior and Spockʼs seeming betrayal of Vulcan by bonding with Kirk.) (103)
* The Price, poem by Ellen Kobrin (116)
* Loyalty Binds Me by Vivienne Rivers (Kirk and Spock go after an ex-security man who has been sent through the Guardian by Klingons to 15th century England. Prequel: With the Crown Comes the Arrow. Sequel:The Road To Hell.) (117)
File:Itw1-1.jpg|inside page from issue #1, C. Sibbett for Like a Tear Cast in Stone
File:Itw1-2.jpg|inside page from issue #1, A.H., afterpiece
File:Itw1-3.jpg|inside page from issue #1, C. Sibbett for Like a Tear Cast in Stone
File:Itw1-4.jpg|inside page from issue #1, sample text, title page to Their Solitary Way
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1===
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Issue 2==
In the Wilderness 2 was published in the UK in 1989 and is 148 pages long. The cover is by Ann Humphry and there are no interior illos.
From the editorial: 
From the editor's notes: 
Summaries are by Gilda F.:
* Winter Term by Kate Daniels (When the healing process for injuries Spock sustained when a phaser blew up in his hand doesnʼt go well, Kirk leaves the ship to stay with the his friend during his convalescence.) (1)
* The Puzzle by Eva Stuart (Sent to the last session of command training, Spock is elated to find that Kirk has managed to have his own scheduled for the same time: Prequel: The Dissolution.) (19)
* Doomed Dessert Story by Patricia Forrest (The crew canʼt seem to find a recipe for the dessert Kirk wants on his birthday.) (32)
* The Lion and the Lamb by Eva Stuart (One of Kirkʼs security guards compares her and her loverʼs situation to Kirk and Spockʼs.) (36)
* Honeymoon by Frances Rowes (Spock takes Kirk to Vulcan in the hope that his home planet can work past the fears Kirk has concerning their relationship, fears that must be overcome if they are to bond.) (38)
* Concessions by Eva Stuart (Spockʼs security guard learns a lesson in loveʼs responsibility when Kirk is injured and she thinks itʼs her own lover who is hurt.) (93)
* Enigma with Variations by Eva Stuart (While the Enterprise transports Sarek and Amanda on a diplomatic mission, Amanda tries to work out the problems that keep her distanced from her son.) (96)
* The Rescue by Eva Stuart (Kirkʼs guards donʼt know whether to go to their captainʼs rescue or not when he gets involved in a bar fight. Sequel: The Rescued.) (115)
* The Rescued by Kate Daniels (Spock is astonished to learn that the brawl Kirk was involved in was a test of the captainʼs security team. Prequel: The Rescue.) (118)
* Perilous Journey by Felicia Forrest (Humor: Spock learns the power of humans.) (123)
* Choice and Chance and Change by Jane Carnall (Non-K/S story) (126)
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2===
==Issue 3==
In the Wilderness 3 was published in 1993 and contains 130 pages. It contains no interior art.
From the zine: 
The quotes are excerpts, the summaries below are by Gilda F.:
* Without Benefit by Eva Stuart (Called to testify in a case against Starfleetʼs chief prosecutor, Kirk and Spock become a news item when the press uncovers their relationship. "Spock was already out of bed, adjusting the room light. Jim threw back the clothes and followed him to the window. "Let's greet the day with a merry cry of - oh, shi…!" The big picture window was filled with blinding light --- Spock could just make out something that resolved itself into a human form in climbing suit and jet boots before the flash from the holo camera blazed and blazed again.") (1)
* Rank Privileges by Jane Carnall and Atropos ("Damnit, Spock! Kirk was treading water and trying to kick off his boots. "Why aren't you wearing a swimsuit? Didn't Vulcans ever invent them?" "Captain, Vulcan is a desert planet. Why should we invent anything as illogical as a suit for swimming in?" … Mr. Spock, have you ever heard the proverb, 'Dangerous as a wet Vulcan'?") (21)
* It Takes a Year by Patricia Roe (Spock is drawn into an affair with a colleague that almost destroys his with Kirk who he blames for the accident that sends the woman into a coma, just as he and Kirk are rebuilding their love affair after Spockʼs infidelity. "I was scared Spock … so damn scared, I didn't know what to do - didn't know what I'd done that had made you - " "What you had done?" Spock blurted out incredulously. You have done nothing. All was as it should be … Elisa suddenly became part of my life …") (27)
* Three Extremely Short K/S Stories by Jane Carnall (102)
* What Price Peace? by Kate Daniels (18 years after the peace treaty, Kirk and the Enterprise are sent to make sure it holds when the Organians decide to destroy the planet and its “inhabitants” they used as a front. "Very well then, why are you putting your command at risk on this mission?" "Who said I was? Sarek? … You keep coming up with information I don't have … want to tell me what's going on?" "No." Spock left no room for doubt about that.") (103)
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3===
==Issue 4==
In the Wilderness 4 was published in 1994 and contains 180 pages. It has a frontispiece by Caren Parnes and other art by Ann Humphrey. The front cover is by Fiona Graves.
 
* The Encounter - Eva Stuart (A mission to the planet of the delicate and beautiful Susurra, who communicate by colour. A death and a sacrifice offered. Kirk and Spock fight for their careers and their relationship. Prequel: The Resolution. Sequel: A Dawn Shall Come) (also in It Takes Time on Impulse #4)
* There are Always Alternatives - Patricia Roe (Interactive K/S - the ultimate in multiple choice!)
* David - Sarne (Spock learns the tragic consequences of jealousy when The Enterprise rescues an elderly scientist and his young companion, whose attraction to Kirk does not go unnoticed by Spock.)
* Once More with Feeling - Patricia Roe (What does a Captain do when his Beloved is immersed in Spectral Analysis theory, Spectral Analysis Comparison, Spectral Analysis Tests ...? Kirk is counting on the music of Tchaikovsky to redirect Spockʼs attention from his research back to his bondmate)
* Not Passion's Slave - Jane Carnall (Alternate Universe Spock/McCoy!) (Non-K/S story)
* O, Thou Perfidious Vulcan - Kate Daniels (The perils of a Vulcan betrothal especially if the Vulcan in question is already married! When Spock is unexpectantly summoned to Vulcan he finds that his family has lined up a fiancee for him, heedless of the fact that he and Kirk are lovers.)
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 4===
==References==
 
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