As 2007 draws to a close, I look back at the highlights of what I consider a very interesting year for the subscribers, readers, authors, illustrators and friends of Scribal Tales.
But, first a Scribal Announcement of Joy: To The Gallants, our Web Goddess, Rebecca and her husband-author Michael are proud to announce the birth of their son, Seth, hereinafter, affectionately known as The Spawn. Hey, don't yell at me, that's what the Web Goddess had to say in a candid interview, as recorded below:
Scribal Tales (Dan Olarnick): So, tell me, Rebecca, now that you are back to work, after giving birth, and bathing in the joys of motherhood, how do you feel about Seth?
The Web Goddess (Rebecca Gallant):
Glad you asked, Dan. Thought all your attention was directed towards did you say the 15 th revision of The Prometheus Stratagem gee, and I thought giving birth was difficult but, as long as you asked about me and my precious Spawn err manchild, here it is, an exclusive for Scribal Tales and its readers:
Seth Patrick Gallant (also known affectionately as "The Spawn of Becthulhu") was born August 27th, 2007 at 1:11pm - 7.4 lbs, 20".
 Having missed his actual due date of August 21st (H.P. Lovecraft's birthday, by the way), and one day short of a total eclipse of the moon, he failed in any way to associate this birth with anything esoteric. However, this was a wise decision in that you ought not to bring attention to yourself when you plan on growing up one day to enslave the human race. It does, however, frustrate his mother. It frustrates her (The Web Goddess) further that he was also born two days before her own birthday, thus wiping out her own future celebratory endeavors forever more. It is not wise to anger the Web Goddess. Luckily for him, he is incredibly cute, and thus all is forgiven.
Scribal Tales: And what about Michael Gallant --
The Web Goddess: -- What about him? What about him, you ask?
Scribal Tales: Let's change the subject, shall we?
Seriously, Rebecca, Michael, congratulations from Scribal Tales upon the arrival of Seth Patrick Gallant. Dan O
To J. Jackson (Hensbane Gatherhence) A Scribal Shout for a speedy recovery.
To Terry-Ann Volberg (The Silent Assassin) for her outstanding play in winning the 9 p.m. tournament at the A.C. Hilton's poker tournament. Terry-Ann has compiled a final table percentage that is truly outstanding: In twelve tournaments she has made the final table seven times. So, what do I get at home, her prancing around, saying, Who's the Champ, Who's the Champ!
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The December 2007 issue of Scribal Tales is our largest issue (perhaps, one of our best) in the four-year history of our existence. I hope you enjoy reading the tales that have been published. The authors truly outdid themselves.
Michael Battaglia continues with an unblemished record of never having missed a review, as the Pretentious Twit. Michael never fails to rouse and capture the interest of our readers and authors. You might disagree with what the Pretentious Twit states in his column as his point of view, but everyone agrees that the Pretentious Twit delivers.
For your reading pleasure, Scribal Tales is proud to present our Holiday Issue and the following tales:
And The Lord Said by Robert T. Tuohey: At last, a wrathful g-d has returned.
Winter on the Mountain by Tala Bar: The Adventures of Finbar.
The Devil's Secret by Norman A. Rubin: A horror tale that is sure to put you in the Hanukkah and Christmas spirit.
Necromancer in Exile by Joel Levy: A prequel to the vast history of the Necromancer.
Growing Pains in the Womb by Gustavo Bondoni: A wonderful science fiction tale by a new author to Scribal Tales
Panithon's Pass by Jonathan J. Schlosser: A fantasy tale that takes you into the mind of a twisted mage and the mage hunter who pursues him.
Pretentious Twit by Michael Battaglia: A review of Vohl & The Ice Queen.
Dance of the Four Shadows by Henry Otis Clarke: The sequel to Vohl and The Ice Queen.
Poor Zorulas by Brendan Davis: A fantasy adventure of a hero who has fallen down upon his luck.
The Hunt by Vrishchikan. A new author from India graces our pages for the first time introducing our readers to the various gods that inhabit India.
Growing Pains in the Womb by Gustavo Bondoni.
A Science Fiction Tale involving political strife within a space ship's incubator -- or how to think outside the womb.
Odan the Scribe: The 12th chapter of Odan the Scribe, Tangled Webs. The tangled thoughts of the characters reveal a history that goes back into time itself.
Happy Hanukkah Merry Christmas Happy New Year 2008 to you all. |
