Zines, Fanzines--anthologies, novels and novellas.
Web Pages, Web reprints of Classic Chicago Station zines
The KF:TLC Script Collection Benefitting the American Cancer Society in memory of Robert Lansing.
We understand that a zine being out of print makes it a "rarity", however, our initial purpose in producing Reflections and other Chicago Station titles was to share enjoyable fiction with the fans. Chicago Station is not, and has never been a money-making venture. All funds above and beyond the production costs associated with the zine are donated to the American Cancer Society in memory of Robert Lansing.
Therefore, it is our opinion that anyone who wishes to may make a copy of any out of print Chicago Station zine to share with friends. If you wish to ask for copying costs, that is certainly within your rights. If you decide to make copies to sell for profit, however, you will be violating the spirit with which the zines were produced in the first place. We can't stop anyone who decides to bootleg or price gouge, of course--fanzines operate in a gray market as it is. But we ask that you share your zines in a spirit of community and friendship, because that's why they exist in the first place.
We do, however, request that no photocopies be made of Chicago Station zines until they are out of print (usually in about a year--once it drops off the web page, you can consider it fair game). While we don't make zines to make money, we can't afford to lose our shirts on them, either, and printing bills for new zines are considerable.
Thanks for your understanding in this matter. We're pleased to continue to share these wonderful zines with you, our faithful audience, and hope you will share them with others in the same spirit.
Jan & Jeanne
Reflections, the Fan-Q Award winning KF: TLC zine returns for its fifth installment. This is our biggest issue yet, a testimony to the enduring strength of the characters. And also to the fans who keep the legend continuing. This volume contains stories by returning favorites as well as new writers who are sure to become favorites.
Three Weeks by Lisa Lovewell: Kwai Chang Caine is dead, and Peter must learn to face his fears and accept life without his father.
Promises to Keep by Judy Hoggard: The demons have caught up with Paul Blaisdell, and it's up to Peter and Kermit to vanquish them.
A Lesson in Driving by Denise Edge: While waiting for Peter one evening, Paul Blaisdell reflects on teaching his foster son to drive.
Soldier of Evil by JP Kraft: Peter is torn between honoring an oath to the dead and honoring his oath as a cop.
On Faith by Jackee C: Visions of a serial bomber put Peter at the top of an FBI agent's suspect list.
The Return by Joann Stroh: A brutal headmaster, blaming young Peter for his dismissal from the orphanage, returns to get revenge.
For Old Time's Sake by Patricia O'Cain: In this sequel to the Fan-Q Award winning "Full Circle," an old friend of Captain Simms witnesses a murder, Peter and Kermit must save the woman from becoming the next victim.
Circles by Marge Shasberger: The latest installment in the Baohuren series Peter must choose between his duty as boajia and his duty to his loved ones.
274 pages, coil bound, color cover. Price: $21 in person, $25 via priority mail. Overseas/Canada contact Jeanne DeVore for pricing. Order by mail from Chicago Station, P.O. Box 480394, Niles IL 60714-0394. Makes checks payable to Jeanne DeVore. All inquiries must include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return.
As older Chicago Station zines go out of print, we'll be posting them as web pages--not quite as good as holding a zine in your hands, but better than losing it entirely--especially the older "classic" stories. This will be an ongoing process which has just begun. But in the meantime, enjoy these zines and stories.
Child of the Moving Tide A cycle of twenty stories which deal with young Peter Caine, from his days in the orphanage through his years with the Blaisdells. Written by Jeanne DeVore and Signe Hovde.
The Promise and Sole Surviving Son. Originally appearing in Deb Walsh's "Sound of the Flute", these are two linked stories, alternate to "Retribution", which deal with Blaisdell's death. Written by Jeanne DeVore. Kleenex warning.
Original scripts from the series have been gathered together in one place, and made available to everyone who wants to read them. Many of these scripts have been donated to the fans by the cast and crew of KF:TLC, usually on behalf of various charitable causes. The fans, in turn, have donated them to the Script Collection. The Collection was started as a way to continue this generosity--proceeds from the Collection are donated to the American Cancer Society in memory of Robert Lansing. Since the Collection's inception in October of 1996, we have raised over $4,200 for cancer research.
Over 140 scripts from all 88 episodes are available, including multiple versions of several episodes, and early drafts of others. Additionally, some scripts have supplemental pages--filming schedules, location grids, call sheets, etc.--fascinating glimpses of what goes into making a TV show.
The Script Collection is also proud to be the exclusive distributor of "Dreamscape", Executive Producer Michael Sloan's first draft script for a proposed KF:TLC "reunion" movie.
For more information go to The KF:TLC Script Collection.
Orders for zines are generally sent the week after they're received, but to be on the safe side, allow 2-4 weeks. Orders for scripts generally take 4-6 weeks from the date of receipt. If you feel it's been a long time since your order without hearing from me, please contact me--your order may have gotten lost in the "shuffle" (either the USPO's, or mine).
To order anything listed, print out the order form and mail it with your check.
Postage rates are generally very straightforward: $4 for the first item to US addresses, $1 for each additional item. Scripts have their own postage requirements (see the Script Collection page).
Canadians, add $1US to the cost of the postage.
Overseas, if you're ordering zines or scripts, we can possibly use "Global Priority" mail, which is cheaper and frequently faster than conventional airmail. E-mail me with your proposed order and I can give you a postage price for airmail. Or you can visit the US Postal Service for the latest on postage rates.
If you have any questions, please contact us, either via conventional mail or e-mail me.
Chicago Station, PO Box 480394, Niles, IL 60714-0394