The Leading Edge Magazine of Science Fiction & Fantasy 7 – edited by David Doering and Robert A. Steimle

Title: The Leading Edge Magazine of Science Fiction & Fantasy 7
Series: Leading Edge
Number in Series: 7 (seven)
Author(s): M. Shayne Bell, Ron Blankenship, Doug Campbell, David Doering, Mel. L. Gifford, Nancy Lynn Hayes, Barbara R. Hume, Jonathan Langford, Alan D. Manning, Kristy Merrill, Mandy Nakommen, David Orr, Rayda Reed, Lareena Smith, Marion K. Smith, P. Karen Todd, Stephen C. Walker, James Watson
Editor(s): David Doering, Robert A. Steimle
Cover Artist: David Bastian
Interior Artist(s): David Michael Bastian, Brian Bird, Steve Keele, Don Maitz, Jeff Poffenberger, Ron Shirtz, Nancy Tanner, James Watson
Language: English
Publisher: Quark – The Science and Fiction Club
Published: 1984
Notes: No publication date given in issue, year obtained from dated art and theme of issue (“1984”).
Staff List:
   Executive Editor: David Doering
   Managing Editor: Robert A. Steimle
   Assistant Editor: Jonathan D. Langford
   Fiction Editor: Mel. L. Gifford
   Nonfiction Editor: Amelia L. McClure
   Art Director: James Watson
   Marketing Director: Jerry Loomis
   Associate Editor: Nancy Lynn Hayes
   Technical Advisor: M. Shayne Bell
   Art Staff: David Bastian, Brian Bird, Steven Keele, Jeff Poffenberger, Ron Shirtz, Nancy A. Tanner
   Staff: Ronald W. Blankenship, Tom Grover, Vicki Brinkmeier, Peter Haymond, Mariann Howarth, Barbara Hume, Carolyn Larsen, Christian Larsen, LuAnn Mason, Jerrie Morrow, Connie Rush, Jim L. Sather, Cindy Skinner, Lareena Smith, Kathryn Summers, Nancy A. Tanner, Keri Webb, David Wilson
   Special Thanks to: Elizabeth Pope, Susan Ream, Marion Smith, Marjorie Wright, Linda Hunter Adams
Contents:
   “Driven to the Edge: Editor’s Page” by David Doering
   “Rocksong” by Rayda Reed
   “Approaching the Edge: Significance of Sound in Names Found in Fantasy Literature” by Alan D. Manning
   “Hard Knocks” by Lareena Smith and Ron Blankenship
   “To Prove the Warrior” by Mel. L. Gifford
   “The White Flash” by Kristy Merrill
   “Visions of the Edge: An Interview with Don Maitz” by David Doering
   “Chef’s Choice” by Barbara R. Hume
   “The Token” by Mandy Nakommen
   “Standard Procedure” by James Watson
   “View from the Edge I: The I. R. S. as Big Brother: ‘1984’ in 1984” by Stephen C. Walker
   “The Test” by P. Karen Todd
   “View from the Edge II: ‘1984’ as Preventative Prophecy” by Marion K. Smith
   “Dark Between the Stars” by M. Shayne Bell
   “Home 2180 a.d.” by Jonathan Langford
   “Shadow Walker” by M. Shayne Bell, Nancy Lynn Hayes, Jonathan Langford, and Lareena Smith
   “Over the Edge: Science and Sorcerers: A Casual Look at Role- (Roll-) Playing” by David Orr
   “The Book of God” by Doug Campbell

The Leading Edge: The Magazine of Science Fiction & Fantasy 6 – edited by David Doering

Title: The Leading Edge: The Magazine of Science Fiction & Fantasy 6
Series: Leading Edge
Number in Series: 6 (six)
Author(s): Virginia E. Baker, David M. Bastian, M. Shayne Bell, Dan L. Burke, David Doering, Mel. L. Gifford, Nancy Lynn Hayes, Barbara R. Hume, Carolyn Nicita, Amy Parker, Bill Schuler, Lareena Smith, Diann Thornley, Burdean R. Wirtz
Editor(s): David Doering
Cover Artist: James Christensen
Interior Artist(s): David Bastian, James Christensen, Joe Flores, Steven Keele, Laurelle, Leslie Perdew, James Watson
Language: English
Publisher: The Leading Edge
Published: 1984
Notes:
Staff List:
   Publisher: Lareena Smith
   Executive Editor: David Doering
   Executive Secretary: Jonathan Langford
   Fiction Editor: Mel L. Gifford
   Nonfiction Editor: Helen Orr
   Poetry Editor: Robert A. Steimle
   Art Director: James Watson
   Production Editor: M. Shayne Bell
   Associate Editors: Virginia E. Baker, M. Shayne Bell, Nancy Lynn Hayes, Barbara Hume, Jonathan Langford, Lareena Smith
   Art Staff: David Bastian, Joe Flores, Steven Keele, Leslie Perdew
   Staff: Vicki Brinkmeier, Karen Ellis, Peter Haymond, Carolyn Larsen, Christian Larsen, LuAnn Mason, Jerrie Morrow, David Orr, Amy Parker, Cindy Skinner, Bill Schuler, Nancy Tanner
   Editors Emeritus: Cara Bullinger, Sonja Porter, Michael W. Reed, Rayda Reed
   Special Thanks to: Elizabeth Pope, Susan Ream, Marion Smith, Marjorie Wright
Contents:
   “Driven to the Edge: Editor’s Page” by David Doering
   “Midnight Mandate” poem by Burdean R. Wirtz
   “Truth or Consequences” by Barbara R. Hume
   “Approaching the Edge: Kindly in the Mirror: An Interview with Dean Ing” by Amy Parker
   “Eye Hath Not Seen” by Carolyn Nicita
   “A Witch’s Christmas” by Michael Shayne Bell
   “Changeling Soul” poem by Virginia E. Baker
   “Loyalty” by Nancy Lynn Hayes
   “Visions of the Edge: Painting That Crazy Stuff: An Interview with James Christensen” by David Doering
   “Arrow’s Song” by Mel. L. Gifford
   “Sunfinder” by Lareena Smith
   “Wizard’s Wine” by Dan L. Burke
   “View from the Edge: A Strange New Speech: Two Gorillas and Language” by M. Shayne Bell
   “The Screw-up Letters or Snodgrass, Why Weepest Thou?” by David Michael Bastian
   “The Distant Legacy” by Diann Thornley
   “Over the Edge: Point / Counterpoint: Two Reviews of ‘The Alliance’ by Gerald N. Lund” by Bill Schuler and Barbara R. Hume

The Leading Edge – A Magazine of Science Fiction & Fantasy 3 – edited by Michael W. Reed

Title: The Leading Edge – A Magazine of Science Fiction & Fantasy 3
Series: Leading Edge
Number in Series: 3 (three)
Author(s): David M. Bastian, Shayne Bell, Ron Blankenship, Cara Bullinger, Dave Doering, Melva Gifford, Peter Haymond, Todd Hestor, Barbara R. Hume, Tony Markham, Lorin Patterson, Sonja Porter, Michael W. Reed, Julia Sayers, Romann Schreiber, Diann Thornley, TLE Staff
Editor(s): Michael W. Reed
Cover Artist: Steven Keele
Interior Artist(s): Sharon Barwick, Joe Flores, Alfonso Juarez, Kris Keele, Steven Keele, Carol Lind, Tony Markham, Michelle Miller, Wilson Ong, Frank Paur
Language: English
Publisher: The Leading Edge
Published: 1982
Notes: There are no dates in the magazine, all the art is dated 1982, so used that. Staff list:
Staff List:
   Advisors: Prof. Marion K. Smith, Dr. Zane Alder
   Managing Editor: Michael W. Reed
   Fiction Editor: Shayne Bell
   Associate Editors: Cara Bullinger, Sonja Porter, Barbara R. Hume
   Art Director: Steven Keele
   Assistant Art Director: Sharon Barwick
   Budget Director: Dave Doering
   Production Manager: Tony Markham
   Publicity Director: Rayda Reed
   Executive Secretary: Lareena Smith
   Assistant Executive Secretary: Melva Gifford
Contents:
   “Editor’s Page” by Michael W. Reed
   “Approaching the Edge: Horizons: Interview with Ben Bova” by Dave Doering
   “A Hearth on Terra: Part II” by Barbara R. Hume
   “Green Forest Mist” poem by Cara Bullinger
   “Enterlopy” by Tony Markham
   “Hairkidykidy” by David M. Bastian
   “Ultimate Video” by Peter Haymond
   “Shadow of Hope” by Melva Gifford
   “View from the Edge: Flavors of the Sun” by Ron Blankenship
   “Legend” poem by Julia Sayers
   “Rachel” by Shayne Bell
   “Recommended Reading List” by TLE Staff
   “Clinging to the Edge: SF as Art” by Michael W. Reed
   “With Friends Like You” by Lorin Patterson
   “The Vorpal Blade Went Snicker-Snack” by Todd Hestor
   “Of Knights, Ladies, and Dragons” poem by Romann Schreiber
   “Cosmic Root” by Diann Thornley
   “Over the Edge: Interview with “Doc” (Marion K.) Smith” by Sonja Porter and Barbara R. Hume

The Leading Edge Magazine No. 2 – edited by Dave Doering and Michael W. Reed

Title: The Leading Edge Magazine No. 2
Series: Leading Edge
Number in Series: 2 (two)
Author(s): C.C. Alarcon, David M. Bastian, M. Shayne Bell, Cara Bullinger, Dave Doering, Barbara R. Hume, Tony Markham, Todd Nestor, Michael W. Reed, Rayda Reed, Romann Schreiber, Diann Thornley
Editor(s): Dave Doering, Michael W. Reed
Cover Artist: David Michael Bastian
Interior Artist(s): Alfonso Juarez, Steven Keele, Tony Markham, Michelle Miller, Diann Thornley
Language: English
Publisher: The Leading Edge
Published: November 1981
Staff List:
   Executive Editor: Dave Doering
   Managing Editor: Michael W. Reed
   Associate Editors: Shayne Bell, Barbara Hume, Tony Markham
   Layout Editor: Rayda Reed
   Art Director: Dave Bastian
   Advertising Director: Diann Thornley
   Staff: Melva Gifford, Lareena Smith, Sharon Barwick
Contents:
   “Editor’s Page” by Michael W. Reed
   “Approaching the Edge: Interview with David Michael Bastian” by Dave Doering
   “Senji” by Romann Schreiber
   “A Hearth on Terra (Part I of III)” by Barbara R. Hume
   “Over the Edge: Denvention II, the 39th World Science Fiction Convention” by Dave Doering and David M. Bastian
   “Deathwatch” by M. Shayne Bell
   “Quazzblog” by Todd Nestor
   “The Brave, the Knave, and the Cave” by Tony Markham
   “The Laura Symphony” by Cara Bullinger
   “Star-rigger” by Rayda Reed
   “Next Year” by Dave Doering
   “The Slushpile Strikes Back” by C.C. Alarcon
   “The Misplaced Space Case” by Diann Thornley
   “View from the Edge: Free Will and Predestination” by M. Shayne Bell

The Leading Edge Vol. 1 / Apr. ’81 – edited by Dave Doering, Michael W. Reed, and Rayda Reed

Title: The Leading Edge Vol. 1 / Apr. ’81
Series: Leading Edge
Number in Series: 1 (one)
Author(s): David Michael Bastian, Shayne Bell, Ron Blankenship, Dave Doering, Thom Duncan, March Fox, M.L. Gifford, Barbara R. Hume, Cassandra M. Johns, Michael W. Reed, Rayda Reed, Romann Schreiber, Lee Steward
Editor(s): Dave Doering, Michael W. Reed, Rayda Reed
Cover Artist: n/a
Interior Artist(s): David Michael Bastian
Language: English
Original Publisher: The Leading Edge
Originally Published: April 1981
Publisher: The Leading Edge
Published: 1986
Notes: This is the first appearance by The Quantum Duck in TLE. by David Michael Bastian
Staff List:
   Executive Editor: Dave Doering
   Managing Editor: Michael W. Reed
   Assistant Editor: Rayda Reed
Contents:
   “Approaching the Edge: Editor’s Page” by Michael W. Reed
   “Earthlonging” by Shayne Bell
   “Code Z” by Thom Duncan
   “Quotient” by M.L. Gifford
   “View from the Edge: Saturn and SF” by Ron Blankenship
   “Sci-Fi” poem by March Fox
   “Lest They Be Gods” by David Michael Bastian
   “Heroes” poem by Lee Steward
   “That’s Three” by Cassandra M. Johns
   “Tribute” by Barbara R. Hume
   “Voyager” by Dave Doering
   “‘Starman, Why Weepest Thou?'” by Romann Schreiber
   “Over the Edge: ‘What’s a Quark?'” by Rayda Reed