Welcome to the December issue of the Ed Straker Herald. The editors are delighted to bring you a packed issue that should provide you with plenty of reading matter on the run up to Christmas! In our popular ‘Columns’ section we have a review of the Fanderson Convention held in Maidenhead in October this year. There is a review of the lecture by Alan Shubrook at the convention and a…
Pestis Buggerit Cuniculus, or as it is more commonly know, Plot Bunny, is a creature known to inhabit even the most hostile areas of the world. Antarctic Field camps, the deepest abysses of the oceans, the scorching deserts of Africa, wherever mankind goes, PB Cuniculus is there as well. There is no danger of this small, and sometimes timid, creature ever becoming extinct, as it adapts almost instantaneously to any…
T‘was the night before Christmas and in SHADO’s main base, Ed Straker was working, a frown on his face. The tinsel was hanging, the presents were wrapped. Moonbase was active, three UFOs were trapped, And Foster was flirting with Gay and with Joan While Alec was sulking, for once all alone. Then in the control room arose such a clatter Alec leapt to his feet shouting ‘What is the matter!’…
The boss and his staff wish An Delen Dir a Very Happy Birthday ! Many happy returns, and best wishes for a wonderful day from Ed Straker, Lightcudder, Toria and dragon, as well as all your many fans here.
The boss and his staff wish a Happy Birthday to Lightcudder! Many happy returns, and our best wishes! From Ed Straker, An Delen Dir, Toria and dragon, as well as all your many fans here. Please stay the way you are!
Her: I overheard him talking to Freeman. About poetry. Wanting a word to rhyme with Lake. He looked over at me as he said it as well. I love a man who writes poetry. A man with blue eyes who writes poetry. And especially a man with blonde hair and blue eyes who writes poetry. Wonder what he used to rhyme with Lake? Take…? Forsake…? Ache…? Partake….? Can’t wait to…
The Hot Seat By Kevin Goodman He ran his hands over the emerging stubble on his face. He’d been sitting at this damn desk, for how long now? Ed made it seem so easy, so natural. Alec Freeman glanced down at the ever-expanding pile of reports, requests and other minute details that the running of SHADO required. He looked over at the drinks dispenser, wondering if it was time,…