Editorial - Part #3 (Go Ahead and Identify)
Catherine Balachowski
Issue #3 (May 2008)
Within our third issue, we are wrapping up two of our novelette length tales, Manly House and On My Way Home. Manly House was our first prize winner in one of our pre-issue contest and On My Way Home was our second prize winner in that same contest. Personally what I like most about both of these stories was the how their authors brought realization to their main characters. Manly who has pushed away all human contact finds that he becomes punished by his own design and Eleanor comes to terms with the concept of fear and its very real place in fairyland and the real world. The great thing about fantasy stories is they so often mimic real life in a way that the reader and the author can safely examine personal thoughts and beliefs. Sure fantasy heroes are often swinging swords around or casting fireballs or watching the majestic dragon in flight, but these characters often carry a bit of each of us within them. This is the thing that enables us to identify with these magical creatures and beings. So bring on the magic, sword play and fantastic creatures. If you have any questions or comments please send them to support@fantasygazetteer.com.
