Monthly Archives: September 2012

Issue Eight: A Note from the Editors

Greetings, wanderers! We’ve been thrilled to get so many comments on the last issue – we had so many we decided to just pick a few for our letters page. The rest can, of course, still be found on the … Continue reading

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Fandom as a Source of Confusion to Others

Oh, wanderers. We who walk the path of fandom (I swear I’m not starting a cult, just feeling poetic) are often considered ‘weird’ by those who have not yet seen the light. You know this in your heart to be … Continue reading

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War, What’s It Good For? Small Soldiers

Computers and everything related to them – have always been magical, mystical devices to Hollywood, being capable to do anything. Add Electricity to the mix, and suddenly, the impossible is possible. From creating life to global thermonuclear war, to enslaving … Continue reading

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Issue Eight: Letters Page

There’s nothing better than hearing from you guys. Thanks for all your emails, tweets and comments. Please keep them coming, and we’ll continue to share some of them with you in each issue! Don’t forget, you can: email us at fandomwanderers@gmail.com … Continue reading

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How to Write Good Feedback

We’ve had a few people tell us that they wish they could review or comment on their favourite fan creations, but they just never know what to say. Sound like you? Well, don’t sit there nodding glumly like Joss Whedon … Continue reading

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Being Fandom: Part Four – Enhancement, Not Replacement

Our four part series, Being Fandom, has looked at aspects of belonging to and being in a fandom. This issue, we wrap up by thinking about just how much of our life is devoted to the things we’re fans of. Over … Continue reading

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Chronicles of Glenscar: An Interview with Anne B Walsh

This issue, we’re pleased to present an interview with Anne B Walsh, who regular readers might remember from Issue Four as the author of A Widow in Waiting. She’s also the author of the ever-popular Dangerverse series in the Harry … Continue reading

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Keep the Magic Secret: Merlin

‘In a land of myth, and a time of magic…’ The tales of King Arthur’s adventures have been well-known and loved for centuries. Whether you’ve grown up hearing the stories, or just heard the name in passing, chances are you’re … Continue reading

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Issue Seven: A Note from the Editors

Hello, wanderers! We’ve been chatting to a lot of you on Twitter this week (here’s a roundup of what we were chatting about) but somehow we’ve managed to keep our secrets about this issue… Now all can be revealed! Let’s … Continue reading

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Being Fandom: Part Three – Mind Your Manners

Our four part series, Being Fandom, looks at aspects of belonging to and being in a fandom. This issue, we look at the etiquette of fandom, and how to be considered a polite and well-mannered fan. As children, the vast majority … Continue reading

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