Not Tonight Spock!

Not Tonight Spock! is a letterzine/reviewzine/adzine for the K/S community. 
Letterzines at the time tended towards the crudzine end of the spectrum; they weren't much to look at but got the job done. Not Tonight Spock! was clean, nicely laid out, and chock-full of features. A given issue had articles (what we would now think of as meta), interviews with prominent K/S writers and editors, reviews of recent K/S zines, art, cartoons, K/S trivia or puzzles, and of course, letters. The editors were both American, but even in the first issue, letters came from fans in Australia, England, Canada and Scotland as well as all over the US.
There were fifteen possibly sixteen, issues. All were printed offset, folded and center stapled.
While some letterzines rewarded subscribers who wrote prolific letters, free copies for Not Tonight Spock! contributors were limited to those who provided reviews, articles, and interviews.
==K/S Letterzines== 
* Not Tonight Spock! (June 1984-February 1987)
* On the Double (November 1986-January 1996)
* The LOC Connection (January 1989-December 1993)
* Come Together (January 1994-August 1996)
* The K/S Press (September 1996-present day)
For other letterzines, see List of Letterzines.
==A Comparison to "Come Together"==
A fan in the letterzine, Come Together, made this observation: 
==From the First Editorial==
==Editorial Policy==
In the first issue, the editors stated that they reserved the right to edit contributions (generally for length), "in which case you would be notified and/or consulted, time permitting." They also stated that "our policy is a forum for all fans to express themselves. However, we are not here to provide an arena for personal combat between fen who disagree. Reactions to all of a an issue's contents are encouraged and welcome, but any really sarcastic remarks, cruel personal comments, backbiting, etc., will be promptly edited out."
==Slash Terminology==
While the symbol ("/") is used many times, the word "slash" is used rarely.
* #1 (January 1984): The word slash is used twice in the first issue. Once by the editor (who went back to using "/" in the next issue) and once by a columnist (who then used "/" throughout the rest of that column).
* #3 (May 1984), in an interview: "I have a basic problem with the proliferation of "slash fandoms.""
* #5 (September 1984): in an interview: "The K/S premise seems to me to leap right out of the screen, but I can't call myself an objective observer. From early childhood days I loved the slash concept. When I used to watch "Man from UNCLE" I concocted the juiciest fantasies about Illya and Napoleon -- and this was even before I even heard the word homosexual. I also loved Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. But when in my 20's I started watching 'Trek' it was like finding pure gold."
* #11 (November 1985), the editor writes: "Finally, a brief reminder to anyone interested in submitting zine ads to NTS. The policy is that the zine must be K/S-oriented, have a heavy K&S relationship emphasis or be a slash zine in another fandom. Ads for other newsletters will also be accepted. Unfortunately, space limitations make it impossible for me to accept all zine ads." 
This zine, however, has the honor of being the first published fanwork to use the word "slash" as in verb form. From an ad in #5 for Warriors/Lovers: "Are you tired of zines just dedicated to K/S, S/H or H/J? Is your imagingtion [sic] whispering: "What about the other slash pairs in history, films, fantasy, horror, & TV?" Well, Slashers, rejoice! Presenting: Warriors/Lovers by The Theban Band/Saffo Press! For more info [redacted] Keep in mind -- this will not be your ordinary "/" zine!"
However, the honor of the first ever fanwork where the word "slash" is used to refer to m/m content belongs to S and H. See Slash Terminolgy.
==Announcing the Last Issue==
There were fifteen issues, possibly sixteen. 
In issue #15, the editor wrote: 
==Issue 1 (1984)==
Not Tonight Spock! 1 was published in January 1984 and contains 36 pages. 
* Editorially Speaking (1)
* Observation Deck (issue topic: Do you perceive K/S as an equal relationship/partnership?) (3)
* Headache #1 (column by Sharon F, topics: K/S and other slash topics) (11)
* From the Library Computer (zine reviews) (15) Scandals of Shikahr, Nor No Man Ever Loved, T'Zad'U, Still Out of Bounds, Old Friend, see those pages
* Not Tonight, Spock! Interview with Victoria Clark & Barbara Storey, see that page (19)
* HEAD-lines by The Dawn's Early Light ("The Incredible Towering Passion Spear Meets the Massive Rose-Gold Stiletto," some short fiction parodying euphemisms for male sex parts) (23)
* Personal Log (LoCs/reader comments) (25)
* Some Thoughts on Alexander and Hephaistion (article) (29)
* Con News (30)
* Rec Room (a lengthy logic puzzle in narrative form called "The Best Laid Plans," the answer could be procured by sending the creator an SASE) by Susan Beth Schnitger (31)
* A K/S Writers Guide to Male Part Euphemisms "Compiled (in the wee hours of the morning at Shore Leave #5 by Betsy L. Barr, and Pamela A. Perry
* K/S Zine Trivia Contest (34)
* Star Trek Moods (35)
* Classified Ads, including one for "Whips and Chains" which was never published, see Proposed Zines (37)
* Crew Assignments, zine ads (interspersed)
Some Excerpts and Highlights:
* a fan explains how she discovered K/S fandom and how it has affected her life: 
* from the Alexander/Hephaistion article: 
* from "Headache #1" which discusses equality between Kirk and Spock, recent proliferation and perceived lesser quality in K/S zines, how Starsky & Hutch zines now reflect an early stage of early K/S zine fandom: 
* also from "Headache #1," a comment on why the Harry/Johnny universe is so tight and fun, as well as a jab at another fan (name redacted here, but included in the original text) the columnist felt was acting in a hypocritical way: 
* from the interview, Victoria H. Clarke and Barbara L.B. Storey answer the question "How do you view K/S fandom today? How do you think it has changed or evolved in the years since K/S has "gone public" and the 2 movies have been released?": 
* a fan comments on the TOTM (Are Spock and Kirk equal in their relationship with each other?): 
* another fan's view on K/S equality: 
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1===
==Issue 2 (1984)==
Not Tonight Spock! 2 was published in March 1984 and contains 36 pages. It includes an interview with Darien Duck. The topic for discussion: What constitutes romantic action in the K/S universe? What can Kirk do for Spock, or vice versa, or they do together, to make you say, when you have finished a story, “Isn’t that romantic?
 
* Editorially Speaking (1)
* an announcement for the new K/Star Awards (for zines published in 1983) (3)
* Observation Deck (issue topic: What constitutes romantic action in the K/S universe? What can Kirk do for Spock, or vice verse, or they do together, to make you say, when you have finished a story, "Isn't that romantic?") (4)
* Headache #2 by Sharon F (9)
* Not Tonight, Spock! Interview with Darien Duck, see that page (12)
* The K/S Completist by Khrys Nolan (a section in which a fan writes about long-out-of-print, little known, or little published zines and stories with a K/S theme. This issue's topic was the very earliest of K/S fiction, A Fragment Out of Time, Grup, and includes a VERY long and detailed plot summary of The Ring of Soshern) (15)
* From the Library Computer (reviews of Duet #6, Nor No Man Ever Loved, Mixed Metaphors, and If Freedom Fall?, see those pages) (19)
* U.S./Canadian Zines (ads) (21)
* British/Australian Zines (ads) (25)
* Personal Log (LoCs) (27)
* Head-line by The Dawn's Early Light (some light narrative parodies about the use of descriptive language and the senses in K/S fiction: this one about: "Once upon a time, there were five little senses; touch, taste, sight, smell, and hearing. Their names were Velvety-Smooth, Honeyed-Cream, Rose-Gold, Tangy-Spice, and Gasp.) (32)
* Star Trek Moods (cartoon) by Joy March Fox (35)
* Rec Room by Susan Beth Schnitger (cryptograms) (36)
* Classified Communiques (personal ads) (37)
* art and borders by Ann Crouch, Joy March Fox, and Caro Hedge
Some Highlights and Excerpts:
* regarding "Headache #2" and its current subject of romance in K/S: 
* a fan responds to the TOTM which had asked what constitute romance in K/S: 
* another fan writes of romance in K/S: 
* another fan, Leslie Fish, writes of romance in K/S: 
* more on romance in K/S: 
* a fan writes of what K/S and this letterzine mean to her: 
* this issue has a long, long personal statement/letter from Della Van Hise regarding Pon Farr Press and the long, long delay in getting zines and other correspondence out. She mentions she is having to re-do Naked Times #4/5 part two, see that page
==Issue 3 (1984)==
Not Tonight Spock! 3 was published in May 1984 and contains 44 pages. 
 
* Editorially Speaking (1)
* The Medusian's Box (2) (a new feature—that they would be providing alist of writers and artists who use pseudonyms, and anyone wishing to send a letter to those people could send it to NTS to be forwarded.)
* Observation Deck (discussion topic is "What is your favorite K/S scene or moment from the series or movies?") (3)
* Headache #3 by Sharon F (11)
* K/Star Award Nominations (14)
* Not Tonight, Spock! Interview with Carol Frisbie, see that page (16) 
* A Working Relationship/Space Age Hornblower (article) by Cassie Dalton ("Kirk has been called a Space Age Hornblower. In the Horatio Hornblower books (18th, 19th British Naval adventure novels by C.S. Forester), Hornblower and the First Officer Bush have an interesting relationship, that curiously mirrors a good deal of the Blish interaction, conversations, and behavior between Bridge officers. (Although in character, Hornblower has a blend of Kirk and Spockian traits, being both outwardly formal and inwardly lively and observant.) Hornblower and Bush are ever concerned for each others welfare in danger, (Hornblower seeking Bush out in hospital and gently caring for him when the latter is wounded behind enemy lines.) Hornblower teases Bush, while envying his first officer's stoic attitude in a sea battle. Bush is always hovering to anticipate and provide assistance a half-smile is often bestowed on Hornblower whom he greatly respects. Often Bush struggles between formality and discipline and a friend's concern for Hornblower's constitution.") (20)
* The K/S Completist by Khrys Nolan (21) (this issue: information about dealing with zine sales and auctions, for those fans seeking to complete their collections with out-of-print zines. Also, a story description of “Nebula of Orion” (written and published by Gerry Downes in Stardate: Unknown #1) as well as a story synopsis of Gerry’s zine, Alternative: Epilog to Orion.)
* From the Library Computer (reviews of Broken Images, What is Honor?, Locusts and Wild Honey, Nightvisions, Thrust, Mirrors of Mind and Flesh, see those pages) (24)
* The U.K. Connection by Heather Whitefield (28) (Duet #9, Locusts and Wild Honey, and Re-Mix, see those pages)
* Personal Log (LoCs) (30)
* Book Trek (recommended books) (36)
* K/S Zine Trivia (37)
* Rec Room by Susan Beth Schnitger (38)
* Star Trek Moods (cartoon) by Joy March Fox (40)
* HEAD-lines by The Dawn's Early Light (41)
* Classified Communiques (personal ads) (44)
* art and borders by Ann Crouch, Joy March Fox, Caro Hedge, and The Southern Cross
Some Highlights and Excerpts:
* a fan in the UK's comments illustrate the limiting factor of physical distance: 
* regarding pseudonyms, and "mixed" zines: 
* a fan comments on McCoy in the K/S relationship and on threesomes: 
* another fan also comments: 
* a fan writes of why she likes K/S and that she is sometimes bothered by other fans' assumptions: 
* a fan writes expresses dismay over emerging trends in K/S fiction: 
* a fan expresses her relief at a K/S-only space: 
* a fan comments on early K/S and some fan writers: 
* a fan rates some television shows on their levels of "slashability": 
==Issue 4 (1984)==
Not Tonight Spock! 4 was published in July 1984 and contains 56 pages. It has an interview with Kathy Resch, had the winnners of the K/Star Awards, and reviews of the new Star Trek movie.
 
* Editorially Speaking (1)
* K/Star Awards Winners (2)
* Observation Deck (issue topic, Do you believe Kirk and Spock are gay? -- Responses ranged from: yes, no, variations of “depends on the definition of gay” and “labels should be meaningless by then” - a few fans thought it an irrelevant question.) (3)
* Headache #4 by Sharon F (20)
* Mailbox (22)
* Not Tonight, Spock! Interview with Kathy Resch, see that page (23)
* K/S Completist by Khyrs Nolan (27) 
* From the Library Computer (reviews of Day of Vengeance, Kirk Enslaved, What is Honour?, Naked Singularity, T'Zad'U, see those pages) (32)
* The U.K. Connection by Heather Whitefield (35) (She reviews Tangled Web, Romulan Exchange, House of Flame, and The Alternate Factor, see those pages)
* The Medusian's Box (36)
* Personal Log (LoCs) (37)
* He Is Risen? by Cassie Dalton (48) ("I was wondering if the K/S aspect had been heightened by the WOK movie ending? In noble attempts to solve (via fan fiction) the WOK ending, it seems that many people (who might, perhaps, not have considered this before) have been concerned with not so much "getting-Spock-alive-again", as in "restoring-Spock-to-Kirk." Giving Kirk back his soulmate, bondmate, life's partners, etc. People have been writing explanations, sequels, and resurrection sagas, in fan fiction with all the fervour of the New Testament gospel writers, or some mystical Eastern Sadhu, postulating the reincarnation of his god... There's even been the agnostics/atheists who have gone on detached to write stories without Spock! Terrible! I applaud all these fanfiction attempts to create a resurrection and restore Kirk and Spock to togetherness. To engender the K/S status quo. My own favourite is the McCoy "remember," which has all the hallmark of a commanded sacrament, and I'm sure Bones will regard and treasure it as such, he's the custodian of the Return.") 
* Star Trek III Movie Reviews (49)
* HEAD-lines by The Dawn's Early Light (52)
* Star Trek Moods (cartoons) by Joy March Fox (54)
* Rec Room by Susan Beth Schnitger (55)
* Book Trek (recommendations) (56)
* Classified Communiques (personal ads) (57)
* art and borders by Caro Hedge, Barbara P. Gordon, Ann Croch, Joy March Fox
Some Highlights and Excerpts:
* a fan's remark on Hurt/Comfort: 
* a fan addresses the issue of "gayness": 
* another fan expresses her opinion about Kirk and Spock's sexual orientation and the label of "gay": 
* more from another fan: 
* another fan, this one male, writes: 
* another fan thinks that Kirk and Spock are both bisexual: 
* more on sexual orientation: 
* more on sexual orientation: 
* a fan comments on what she felt to be negative remarks about a topic in the last issue: 
* a fan tells of an ugly scene at UFP Con 1984: 
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 4==
==Issue 5 (1984)==
 
Not Tonight Spock! 5 was published in August 1984.
* Editorially Speaking (1)
* Observation Deck (issue topic: What fanzine story standsout in your mind that epitomizes your thoughts on the K/S relationship? Why? This TOTM generated only two responses.) (3)
* Headache #5 by Sharon F (5)
* Not Tonight, Spock! Interview with Beverly Sutherland, see that page (7)
* Not Tonight, Spock! Interview with Cynthia Drake, see that page (7)
* K/S Completist by Khrys Nolan (15)
* From the Library Computer (review of As I Do Thee #1, see that page) (18)
* The U.K. Connection by Heather Whitefield (20) (reviews of Never and Always with Lighter Shades, and Mirror Reflections, see those pages)
* Personal Log (LoCs) (22)
* The Ultimate Movie by Cassie Dalton (34)
* Star Trek III, reviews (35)
* Head-lines by The Dawn's Early Light (40)
* Star Trek Moods (cartoon) by Joy March Fox (42)
* Rec Room by Susan Beth Schnitger (43)
* Classified Communiques (personal ads) (45)
* art by TACS, Ann Crouch, and Joy March Fox
* photos from the recent Shore Leave
 
Highlights and Excerpts:
* many letters addressed the Naked Doubles flyer which was distributed anonymously at Shore Leave; this is one example: 
* a fan is happy with a touch of some diversity: 
* a fan writes in of her anger and dismay regarding where she sees K/S fandom heading: 
* a zine editor apologizes: 
* a fan submits the form letter sent to her by David Gerrold in response to her letter to him, one which was signed by twenty-five fans: [For more on this issue, see Open Letter to K/S Fandom by David Gerrold]: 
==Issue 6 (1984)==
Not Tonight Spock! 6 was published in November 1984 and contains 42 pages. 
 
* Editorially Speaking (1)
* Observation Deck (issue topic: Why are you a K/S fan? What do you find most appealing about K/S?) (3)
* Headache #6 by Sharon F (10)
* Not Tonight, Spock! Interview with Diana King in which she talks of her views of K/S and whether there will be a sequel to Captives), see that page (14)
* Duty Roster (editor's column) (18)
* K/S Completist by Khrys Nolan (20) (She discusses early K/S fiction, though makes a number of errors, most of which she corrects in issue #7)
* The U.K. Connection by Heather Whitefield (24) (a con report for Galileo Con '84. An excerpt: "Con auctions are a favorite haunt of mine and here adult material was segregated from general ST material and auctioned separately. Prices were low compared to past cons. Now, I know this doesn't please everyone, but I, for one, jumped for joy and pounced on two long-desired zines with Tom's enthusiasm for Jerry. Good USA zines are always in demand at British cons. The sales rooms were a disappointment, and I had to resort to individuals privately selling zines in order to obtain most of what I sought. This is a shame since I love browsing through amateur material and felt somewhat deprived of all sustenance.")
* From the Library Computer (reviews of Still Another K/S Zine, Out of Bounds, Again, As I Do Thee #1, To Invite the Night, see those pages) (25)
* Personal Log (reader comments) (28)
* Head-lines by The Dawn's Early Light (36)
* Star Trek Moods (cartoon) by Joy March Fox (38)
* Rec Room by Susan Schnitger (39)
* Classified Communiques (personal ads) (41)
* art and borders by Ann Crouch, Joy March Fox, and Caro Hedge
Highlights and Excerpts:
* a fan writes about the separation between the actor and the character: 
* a fan writes about slash and characterizations in different fandoms: 
* the same fan writes of the transitioning the four main fandoms of the time are experiencing: 
* a fan responds to the TOTM: 
* another answer: 
* a fan responds to the TOTM: 
* Sandy Herrold wrote: 
* another fan responds to the TOTM: 
* another fan writes: 
* and finally: 
* Dawn's Early Light addresses the fannish topic of The Bond in Star Trek fanfiction: 
* a fan admits to falling into another fandom: 
* a fan comments on the recent commentary generated by David Gerrold's anti-slash remarks
==Issue 7 (1985)==
 
Not Tonight Spock! 7 was published in January 1985, printed offset, folded and center stapled, 36 pages. Art by Caro Hedge, Carol Swoboda, Joy March Fox, and Ann Crouch. Contains discussions about K/S, fanzine reviews, how to finance your zine, puzzles and cartoons. It also contains a "Legal Column."
* Editorially Speaking (1)
* Observation Deck (issue topic: What would happen if the pilot for ST was written today and began with Kirk and Spock being lovers—how would this effect the episodes?) (3)
* Headache #7 by Sharon F (7)
* Duty Roster (editor's column) (10) (zineds answer the question: "Do you finance all or part of your zine through orders taken before printing? How many pre-orders can you expect to get before going to press?")
* Right to Relief by Judith Gran (12) (a new column by a fan who is a lawyer: she addressed the issue of whether fan art portraying Kirk and Spock violates any rights of the actors who play the parts. Examining it under the common-law “right to publicity,” Judith concluded that if Shatner’s and Nimoy’s contracts give them the right to control or collect royalties from Paramount’s licensing of their images, then the actors also may have a right to control fan artists’ use of their images (for commercial purposes). However, she also noted that this licensing right may lodge with Paramount instead, and “fan art may properly be Paramount’s beef, but not the actors.')
* K/S Completist by Khrys Nolan (13) (a review of Obsc'zine #1, see that page)
* From the Library Computer (reviews of Naked Singularity, Starry Seas, Earthly Planes, Nome #7, see those pages) (17)
* Critic's Corner (in-depth reviews) (18)
* Personal Log (LoCs) (21) (one interesting note: a fan writes that she has several of Jennifer Guttridge's underground stories, ones never in a zine, and is willing to let folks know of their plots -- by agreement with the author, though, she is unable to recopy them for others)
* Star Trek Moods (cartoon) by Joy March Fox (33)
* Rec Room by Susan Beth Schnitger (34)
* Classified Communiques (personal ads) (37)
* art, borders, and cartoons by TACS, Caro Hedge, Ann Crouch, and Joy March Fox
Highlights and Excerpts:
* a fan answers the TOTM -- how would the aired series be different if Spock and Kirk were established lovers?: 
* a fan relates to others a phone call she recently had with David Gerrold: 
* a fan apologizes for her letter in a previous issue, one where she complains of the murder, rape, and general mayhem in current K/S zines: 
* the fan who wrote the column "The K/S Completist" put together a list of early K/S published zine fic:
==Issue 8 (1985)==
Not Tonight Spock! 8 was published in March 1985. Printed offset, folded and center stapled, 36 pages. Art by Caro Hedge, Barbara P. Gordon, Joy March Fox, and Ann Crouch. Contains discussions about K/S, fanzine reviews, sexuality in K/S fiction, puzzles and cartoons. On the cover: "Second Annual K/Star Awards."
[[Image:notspock8centerfold.jpg|thumb|centerfold in issue #8, Barbara P. Gordon -- This art inspired much fannish discussion. The artist commented on a letter from another fan: "... re your comments on my foldout, it is certainly true that a picture is worth a thousand words, but I am afraid you chose the wrong thousand entirely. No social statement of any kind was intended or implicit within the "Leatherboys" illo. It was almost entirely inspired by [A C] bit about Kirk & Spock at Big Ruby's Leather Ranch. I merely imagined them appropriately dressed (well, you don't suppose they'd wear their uniforms or Vulcan/Terran casuals, do you??) for some mission at Big Ruby's--either a personal or official mission, as you care to imagine. "Leatherboys" is affectionately dedicated to [A C], whose kinky imagination has inspired me on frequent occasions. As far as using "discretion in future K/S illos", frankly I would not know how to appeal to a person who advocates the use of any censorship, even self-imposed, as you do. To me, to many of us I would guess, K/S is part, only part, of a unique intellectual & moral freedom, & acceptance of diverse sexualities--in short, IDIC. I have no intention of violating that principle to avoid offending oversensitive individuals who should know better." from the artist in Not Tonight Spock! #10 
Another comment: "[Name redacted] says she is concerned about what people will think about K/S. I can assure her that no matter how K&S dress, or fail to dress, K&S will be offensive to those who oppose it. The gay community has been through this issue many times. There are those who think that gays ought to act as much as possible like the heterosexual majority & stigmatize the minorities within the gay community who act otherwise. There are those who follow IDIC instead, believing that unless diversity of lifestyle & dress is respected by all, neither can homosexuality be respected. Some gays do dress that way. It is symbolic of a fantasy role that they wish to portray. Whether or not [name redacted's] friends are leather fetishists, they surely don't represent the entire gay community. No one should have the right to represent anyone but themselves. That's what IDIC is about." from a fan in Not Tonight Spock! #10 ]]
 
* Editorially Speaking (1)
* K/Star Awards (2)
* Observation Deck (issue topic) (3)
* Headache #8 by Sharon F (7)
* Right to Relief by Judith Gran (10) (She wrote of the fandom-related implications of a 1984 Supreme Court decision that found videotaping of televisions programs to be “fair use” and not infringement of copyrighted material.)
* Sexuality in K/S Fiction: Sensuality vs. Genitality by Linda Frankel (11) (Explores “sensuality vs. genitality” in K/S fiction, including “This Deadly Innocence” by Leslie Fish, “Nightjourney,” a story in Thrust by Carol Frisbie and Susan James, and the stories of Teri White.
* K/S Completist by Khrys Nolan (13) (summarized some issues of Grope)
* The U.K. Connection by Heather Whitefield (17) (reviews of Twisted Labyrinth, Duet #10, and Tangled Web, see those pages)
* From the Library Computer (reviews of Naked Singularity, California K/S, see those pages) (19)
* Personal Log (LoCs) (21)
* Head-lines by The Dawn's Early Light (28) (She mentions the good editors and "Gafiation Crisis of 1982-1984" (K/S fandom), due to migration to other fandoms and those “losing the will to persevere in the face of overwhelming competition from a once small subspecies known as the Non-Editing Editor. This group has managed to thrive lately by adapting to the unstable conditions created by the K/S Readers’ insatiable demand for quantity over quality…")
* Star Trek Moods (cartoon) by Joy March Fox (29)
* Rec Room (games and quizzes) by Susan Beth Schnitger (30)
* Classified Communiques (personal ads) (36)
* art, borders, and cartoons by Ann Crouch, Joy March Fox, Barbara P. Gordon, Caro Hedge
Highlights and Excerpts:
* from "Sexuality in K/S Fiction": 
* a fan comments on "old" and "new" K/S fanfiction, and to the early pass around stories by Jennifer Guttridge: 
* a fan writes writes of erotica, pornography, the current flap with David Gerrold, and female empowerment: 
* fans responded to the TOTM: 
* another fan answers the discussion topic: 
* more, this one from Sandy Herrold: 
* another fan writes: 
* about LoCs, communication, and the quality of recent K/S fiction: 
==Issue 9 (1985)==
Not Tonight Spock! 9 was published in May 1985. Printed offset, folded and center stapled, 44 pages. Art by Caro Hedge, Joy March Fox, and Ann Crouch. Contains discussions about K/S, fanzine reviews, writing K/S fiction, sexuality in K/S fiction, puzzles and cartoons. It encourages fans to vote in the K/Star Awards.
It was announced that Linda Biggs was leaving the editorial staff after this issue. 
 
* Editorially Speaking (1)
* Observation Deck (issue topic: "What, in particular, appeals to you in a K/S zine? For example, do you look for specific authors, artists, editors, or type of story, etc.? Are the zines you’re reading now what you want?") (2)
* Headache #9 by Sharon F (11)
* Right to Relief by Judith Gran (15) (This issue addressed illegitimacy as a legal concept (relevant to Kirk’s son David.)
* Sexuality in K/S Fiction: Genital Size by Linda Frankel (16) 
* K/S Completist by Khrys Nolan (18) (reviews Obsc'zine #2 and Obsczine, see those pages)
* The U.K. Connection by Heather Whitefield (22) (reviews of The Protege and Diversity, see those pages)
* From the Library Computer (reviews of Dreams of the Sleepers, Time Out of Mind, As I Do Thee #2, First Time #1, Duet #11, K/S Tonight see those pages) (24)
* Personal Log (LoCs) (32)
* Head-lines by The Dawn's Early Light (39) (“K/S Sniglets”: “words that should be in the old reliable trek dictionary…but aren’t.”)
* Star Trek Moods (cartoon) by Joy March Fox (41)
* Rec Room by Susan Beth Schnitger (42)
* Classified Communiques (personal ads) (45)
* art, borders and cartoons by Caro Hedge, Ann Crouch, and Joy March Fox
* this issue has a two open letters: Open Letter to K/S Fandom by David Gerrold and Open Letter to the Editors of All K/S Zines & All Other "/" Media Zines. The second letter was also printed in Universal Translator #27 and Datazine #36.
Highlights and Excerpts:
* from Sexuality in K/S Fiction: Genital Size -- about genital size and why it isn’t dealt with in K/S fiction. She suggests that “cocks are central to male sexuality,” that this “places men in competition with each other over their genital endowment.” She also suggests that cock size is particularly of interest to some gay men as a symbol of masculinity. “For K/S writers to show either Kirk or Spock so openly craving masculinity by voicing interest in cock size may be too uncompromisingly a statement of gayness for them…. It is Spock’s Vulcan restraint that allows the writers to evade the issue…. Spock would logically argue why the size of genitals is irrelevant to enjoyment of sex…. It might be entertaining indeed to see such a discussion between the two men in a K/S story, but such a frank treatment of a genuinely gay issue requires an overcoming of unrecognized homophobia in K/S writers…. “ 
* a fan takes up the discussion topic: 
* another fan likes the new zines better: 
* another fan finds that more is less: 
* another fan echoes the dismay at proliferation of K/S fiction and sameness; she also comments on art: 
* Sandy Herrold writes: 
* a fan is becoming disillusioned with the state of K/S fiction and zines: 
==Issue 10 (1985)==
Not Tonight Spock! 10 was published in August 1985. Printed offset, folded and center stapled, 40 pages. Art by Caro Hedge, Joy March Fox, and Ann Crouch. Contains discussions about K/S, fanzine reviews, sexuality in K/S fiction, puzzles and cartoons.
 
From the editorial: 
* Editorially Speaking (1)
* Winners of the K/Star Awards (2)
* Observation Deck (issue topic: Do you believe that “bonding” is essential to the K/S relationship? What is your conception of what “bonding” entails both mentally and physically?) (3)
* Headache #10 by Sharon F (10)
* Right to Relief by Judith Gran (13) (Gran takes on David Gerrold's open letter in the last issue and refutes the legal claims within it.)
* Sexuality in K/S Fiction: Internalized Homophobia by Linda Frankel (15) (Frankel takes on the issue of homophobia in K/S fanfiction and cites several stories (Desert Heat and Beyond Setarcos by Gayle F, "The Lorath" by Ray Newton, and "The Wise One" by Fiona James). She concludes with: "In the last analysis, the personality reintegration that is required by accepting homosexuality within yourself is a long and difficult process…. Eventually, Kirk and Spock can move beyond internalized homophobia, but there are no miracles and no simple answers that will get them there. When they finally do reach the goal of self-acceptance, they appreciate it all the more than if there had been no obstacles along the way. I salute the writers who show Kirk and Spock as maturing and changing human beings")
* K/S Completist by Khrys Nolan (17) (review of Deep Grope, see that page)
* The U.K. Connection by Heather Whitefield (21) (a review of Hidden Desires and Aftermath, see that page)
* Personal Log (LoCs) (24)
* Head-lines by The Dawn's Early Light (38)
* Star Trek Moods (cartoons) by Joy March Fox (39)
* Rec Room by Susan Beth Schnitger (40)
* Classified Communiques (personal ads) (41)
*art, borders, cartoons by Joy March Fox, Caro Hedge and Ann Crouch
* there is much about the centerfold in issue #8 by Barbara P. Gordon, as well as a number of responses to Open Letter to K/S Fandom by David Gerrold
Highlights and excerpts:
* regarding the TOTM and bonding, a fan had this to say: 
* more on bonding: 
* another fan addresses the topic: 
* another fan writes: 
* a fan apologizes for her long absence from this letterzine, but explains she has been distracted: 
* a fan expresses her feelings about where K/S fanfiction is heading: 
* a fan explains her connection to K/S: 
* this fan takes issue with some of Linda Frankel's column in the previous issue: 
* fandom's growing pains, and the proliferation of fannish choice is addressed by a fan: 
* a fan comments on Sandy Herrold's letter in a previous issue, one about rape fantasies and the private nature of such scenarios: 
* a fan comments on another's discussion of homophobia in K/S fiction: 
* a long-time zined offers up an opinion about fans' opinions on the perceived lack of quality in recent K/S fiction: 
* more on fanwriters and changing expectations: 
==Issue 11 (1985)==
Not Tonight Spock! 11 was published in November 1985 (undated; content is the clue as to the month) and contains 39 pages.
From the editorial: 
* Editorially Speaking (1) (The editor explains that due to a number of RL issues, a number of the regular features/columns are absent in this issue.)
* Observation Deck (issue topic: Do you feel that Kirk & Spock would explore, as part of their relationship, all aspects of sexuality, including S&M?) (2)
* Headache #11 by Sharon F (7)
* Rec Room by Susan Beth Schnitger (11)
* Kirk/Spock Questionnaire Results, part 1 by Judith Gran and Dorothy Laoang (12) (The original questionnaire was included in the September 1984 issue. Two stats: respondents' age range was from 19 to 73 (average of 34), and all were female)
* Sexuality in K/S Fiction: McCoy: Support of K/S by Linda Frankel (16) (The column discussed McCoy’s support of K/S, with reference to such stories as Leslie Fish’s Shelter, Poses, This Deadly Innocence; Alexis Fegan Black’s Decisions (Naked Times #2); Teri White’s An Anguish to Pay (Naked Times #1), Gerry Downes’ Alternative Book 2/3, and (on the opposite view), Time Out of Mind by Nathan St. Germaine and Keith Donovan)
* The U.K. Connection by Heather Whitefield (18) (reviews and comments on Bitter Sweet Resolve, The Halls of the King, see those pages) 
* Reviews from the Library Computer (20) (reviews of T'hy'la #5, Nome #8, The Voice #1, see those pages) 
* Personal Log (LoCs) (26)
* Classified Commiques (personal ads) (39)
* cover by Caro Hedge, other art by Ann Crouch and cartoons by Joy March Fox
Highlights and excerpts:
* a fan decries the need, suggested by some, to refrain from publicizing K/S because of assumed negative consequences: 
* Sandy Herrold answers the TOTM: 
* another fan addresses the discussion topic, citing both personal disapproval and a fear it gives fodder to what she feels is the persecution K/S fandom: 
* a fan opposes S&M in K/S, and she also brings up the external and internal pressures of approval: 
* another fan struggles to understand: 
* a fan speculates on the S&M topic: 
* a fan brings up S&M as it is portrayed in The Professionals, a fandom that is making a bigger and bigger footprint in "Not Tonight Spock!": 
* another fan brings up The Professionals, a fandom a number of K/S fans are gravitating to -- she responds to another fan's comment on : 
* from the column by Linda Frankel, "Sexuality in K/S Fiction": 
* in response to a fan complaining that new fans were ignorant of the classic zines, and another fan pointing out that those zines were elusive and often unavailable, this fan brings up the idea of a lending library: 
* a fan addresses the "Sexuality in K/S Fiction" column topic of homophobia in the previous issue: 
* what goes around, comes around: 
* there is an announcement by Flora Poste regarding a long-awaited and controversial zine: 
==Issue 12 (1986)==
Not Tonight Spock! 12 was published in January 1986 and contains 34 pages. 
From the editorial: 
 
* Editorially Speaking (1)
* Observation Deck (issue topic: "Do you think the Kirk and Spock we see in the three films are logical extrapolations from the characters as they appear in the series? Are the movie characters mature representations of the series characters?") (2)
* Headache #12 by Sharon F (5)
* The K/S Completist, zines by Krys Nolan (8)
* Right to Relief by Judith Gran (Judith responded to the question: "Several years ago, a copy of a K/S zine was sent to Paramount’s Legal Department, yet the corporation chose not to prosecute. Has Paramount thereby lost the right to enforce its Star Trek copyrights against K/S fan fiction?" -- part of her answer: " “I believe that Paramount, which indisputably has known of the widespread publication of Star Trek and K/S zines for many years, indeed is estopped, by its implicit consent to the publication of our zines, from successfully prosecuting K/S zinesright now…. Estoppel is not a general waiver or abandonment of copyright…. Nor is estoppel a permanent bar, for all time, to prosecution of copyright infringement claims…. Paramount can announce, ‘OK, Star Trek fans, we’ve condoned your infringement in the past, but from now on, it’s no more Mr. Nice Guy. After June 1, 1986, anybody publishing a Star Trek zine is going to land in court.’ If that were to happen, older zines would be protected by Paramount’s past acquiescence, but potential publishers would be on notice that their zines are vulnerable to suit….”) (12) 
* Sexuality in K/S Fiction: The K/S/Mc Triad by Linda Frankel (14) (The authored covered the topic of a Kirk-Spock-McCoy triad, with reference to stories by K.S. T’Lan (Two's Company in Duet IX), Ann Carver (What are Friends For? in Daring Attempt #3), a poem by Tere Ann Roderick (“First Thought" in ”Daring Attempt #1), and In Triplicate by Natasha Solten and Dovya Blacque. At the end of the article, Linda says she is a “convert to K/S/Mc,” suggested that some fans writing these stories were less enlightened than she apparently would have liked them to be: “…Fans show the coming together of the triad as a difficult problem in the stories and poems I have read. The major obstacle is the idea that a bonded relationship should or must be monogamous. Exclusivity is a prevalent prejudice in K/S, and the initially excluded partner whether it be McCoy or Kirk reflects the pro-monogamy bias of the readership. The excluded partner is sure that he can never be includedbecause he has no concept for a relationship that is not monogamous.”)
* The U.K. Connection by Heather Whitefield (17) (a review of The Gropes of Roth, see that page)
* Short Fiction Section (19) ("Incompatible?" by Elwyn Conway, "Teach Me That" by Alice Mills, "Not Tonight, Spock" by Mary Woodruff)
* Reviews from the Library Computer (21) (a review of Greater California K/S, Consort #1, Nome #8, see those pages)
* Personal Log (LoCs) (25)
* Classified Communiques (personal ads) (33)
* art by Caro Hedge and Ann Crouch
Highlights and excerpts:
* a fan answers the discussion topic: 
* a fan tackles the topic: 
* another fan's opinion: 
* a fan does some tabulations: 
* regarding the discussion topic from the last issue, S&M: 
* a fan writes 
* a fan disagrees that K/S fandom should be purposely revealed to the bigger world: 
* a fan comments on pro novels, censorship, blacklisting, and mentions that some anti-K/S fans have sent TPTB K/S zines, something that has caused Paramount to back off on showing any strong friendship in the movies -- all things that will lead to diluting the franchise and chasing away future fans: 
* increased visibility of K/S and an acafan's book makes this fan alarmed: 
* a fan comments on Another Addict Raves About K/S: 
* this fan is curious: 
==Issue 13 (1986)==
Not Tonight Spock! 13 Edited by Sarah Leibold, published 1986 (probably July). Printed offset, folded and center stapled, 36 pages. Art by Caro Hedge and Ann Crouch. Contains discussions about K/S, fanzine reviews, sexuality in K/S fiction, puzzles and cartoons.
Fantasies by Beverly Sutherland (Nome 8), Alternative 2/3 by Gerry Downes, Those Who Favour Fire by Vivienne Rivers (The Voice 2), Echoes by Alexis Fegan Black (Naked Times 1), Romulan Code, Romulan Regrets by Jessica Daigneault (Daring Attempt 3), Poses by Leslie Fish and Agostino (Obsc'zine 1), The Human Kind of Love by Indra (Greater California K/S), This Deadly Innocence by Fish, (Naked Times 3), Broken Images by Beverly Sutherland, Time Out of Mind by 	Nathan St. Germaine and Keith Donovan, and Enslaver Enslaved by A.T. Bush. (Daring Attempt 3). The article also discussed whether anal intercourse/degree of pain, and its portrayal as the grand finale sex act. Our “... culture subscribes to the belief that fucking is the only sex that counts…. [T]he idea that penetration is the central sexual act is common in K/S. Everything else is seen as foreplay….”)
* From the Library Computer (review of As I Do Thee #3)
* The U.K. Connection (reviews of Duet #13 and The Voice #4)
* the second part of Kirk/Spock Questionnaire by Judith Gran and Dorothy Laoang were published
* a fan writes at length of what she considered the “survival of K/S”— referring to the rumors that a love interest for Kirk or Spock would be introduced in the next film. ("…[W]hatever they do in the movies will not affect me that greatly…. When I no longer find them acceptable, I’ll stop going to them and I’ll certainly stop thinking of them as part of my K/S universe…. “) 
* Headache #13 by Sharon F (Sharon discussed, by way of Starsky and Hutch, Miami Vice, and The Professionals, where “the characterizations of Kirk and Spock come from.” “Think about the way the characters look at one another, look to one another for silent support. Think about the times they’ve touched, how they share personal space, how often they invade one another’s personal space. Think about how they act toward one another, play to each other. Those subtle elements are what gives life to our ‘/’ universes.")
* a fan wrote a very angry letter addressing what she saw as a trend, as well as Linda Frankel's column about McCoy in the last issue. This fan was upset over: 
==Issue 14 (1986)==
Not Tonight Spock! 14 was printed in the fall of 1986 and contains 36 pages.
From the editorial: 
* this issue has a logic puzzle called "The Aurora Rings"
* Sexuality in K/S Fiction: Anal Intercourse Prolonged er uh Continued by Linda Frankel 
* there is a personal statement from Kathy Resch in which she says she is taking over all transactions regarding the payment, publication, and mailing from Syn Ferguson for Before the Glory
* there is an interview with a fan named Sandy S
* a review of Bigot! Brother! Bondmate!, see that page
* a review of Krisis, see that page
* there is an open letter from the Gang of Six, see Open Letter by the Gang of Six Regarding Courts of Honor
Highlights and excerpts:
* a fan describes how she found K/S via the Best of Trek series, which led her to trying to find some pro books, which led to her writing Interstat, which led to getting some fellow Canadian pen pals: 
* a fan writes of her interest in K/S: 
* a fan writes: 
* a fan found K/S through her roommate's zines: 
* a fan writes: 
* a fan writes of a long, long personal fannish journey and includes this: 
* a fan writes about threesomes and monogamy: 
* more from another fan about threesomes: 
* a fan writes of K/S as an alternate universe: 
* this fan is not afraid of the movies: 
* a fan writes of her discovery of K/S: 
==Issue 15 (1987)==
Not Tonight Spock! 15 was published in Winter 1987 and contains 36 pages.
 
* the TOTM for this issue is: "What impact has TREK, K/S in particular, had on your life?" which a number of fans address
* lists the K/Star Award winners
* this issue has an interview with Linda N
* a fan writes a personal statement which states she is not a crook: "I feel I must respond to the statement made by [name redacted] in DATAZINE #43, since she states she has been talking about me, and threatens to give my name out on request as being unethical or something."
* the editor sets up the discussion topic for the last issue (which may not have ever been published): "I stated in the editorial for #14 that this last issue would be devoted to ST: THE VOYAGE HOME. Sooo, what did everyone think of the film? Do you see it as "true Trek"? Do you feel there is any K/S in the film? Comments, please!"
* Sexuality in K/S Fiction: First Time vs. Established Relationship by Linda Frankel
* the editor of Alien Brothers writes a personal statement, see that zine's page
* a review of Chi-Sen-Yai, see that page
* a review of In the Wilderness #1, see that page
* a review of Shades of Grey #1, see that page
Highlights and excerpts:
* a fan comments on the TOTM: 
* another fan addresses the TOTM: 
* about the TOTM: 
* a fan writes of her introduction to K/S: 
* a fan writes:
* a fan artist has an apology: 
* a fan comments on the interview in the last issue: 
* a fan comments on reactions to Kirk/Spock/McCoy fanworks: 
* a fan addresses another's previous letter: 
* Linda F's regular column, "Sexuality in K/S Fiction," has this topic "First Time vs Established Relationship." Some excerpts: 
* The Dawn's Early Light's column this issue discusses Trek zine titles:: 
==References==
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