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Eric Flint's 1632 & Beyond Issue #4
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“Fire on the Mountain" by Bjorn Hasseler came from a 2023 gathering in Mannington, WV, the model for Grantville. A real case combined with discussions about 1632 refugee housing led to this story.
"A Knight's Tale—Therapies" by Edith Wild is the third story about Amalia and Maggie, first met in "A Christmas Stollen" (A 1632 Christmas) and again in "Leftovers," in Grantville Gazette 100. Odd things have been occurring.
"Another Country Heard From" by Jack Carroll fills in some gaps. In 1637: The Coast of Chaos, a certain Dutch radio was very important. Jack asked how the Dutch got to that point, and this story is his answer.
Assiti Iver P. Cooper brings us an Alexander Inheritance "Birds of the Muses" in which Melissa, a Queen of the Seas passenger, uses her beekeeping skills.
Editor's Issue 1 began with a story by Jody Lynn Nye, taken from an upcoming 1632 novel set in England. Issue 2 has a story by Gorg Huff and Paula Goodlett tying in with 1638: The Sovereign States. Robert E. Waters, coauthor of 1637: The Transylvanian Decision, had the first story in Issue 3. My co-editors informed me I was on deck for this issue, since my books formerly with Ring of Fire Press are in the process of being republished by Baen Books. I think we will keep to this pattern for a while.
“Fire on the Mountain" by Bjorn Hasseler came from a 2023 gathering in Mannington, WV, the model for Grantville. A real case combined with discussions about 1632 refugee housing led to this story.
"A Knight's Tale—Therapies" by Edith Wild is the third story about Amalia and Maggie, first met in "A Christmas Stollen" (A 1632 Christmas) and again in "Leftovers," in Grantville Gazette 100. Odd things have been occurring.
"Another Country Heard From" by Jack Carroll fills in some gaps. In 1637: The Coast of Chaos, a certain Dutch radio was very important. Jack asked how the Dutch got to that point, and this story is his answer.
Assiti Iver P. Cooper brings us an Alexander Inheritance "Birds of the Muses" in which Melissa, a Queen of the Seas passenger, uses her beekeeping skills.
Editor's Issue 1 began with a story by Jody Lynn Nye, taken from an upcoming 1632 novel set in England. Issue 2 has a story by Gorg Huff and Paula Goodlett tying in with 1638: The Sovereign States. Robert E. Waters, coauthor of 1637: The Transylvanian Decision, had the first story in Issue 3. My co-editors informed me I was on deck for this issue, since my books formerly with Ring of Fire Press are in the process of being republished by Baen Books. I think we will keep to this pattern for a while.
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Published February 29, 2024
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March 12, 2024
Fairly milquetoast anthology. But if you enjoy the 1632 / Assanti Shards you will likely dig this.
On the negative side, it was short. I believe it contained 3 stories, two that were quite similar (young protagonist, dealing with trouble in Grantville). I compare these to the Battletech Shrapnel anthologies OR the previous issues of the Grantville Gazette and I'm left wondering where all the authors went.
The positive side, a delightful short about a budding apiary in the Star of the Sea Universe. As I'm fairly certain with Flint's passing, this series is dead in the water, it's nice to see a snippet of what is going on.
So to sum it up, if you're a fan you'll probably dig this anthology, but if you're new to the series or critical of the offerings it may be a pass.
On the negative side, it was short. I believe it contained 3 stories, two that were quite similar (young protagonist, dealing with trouble in Grantville). I compare these to the Battletech Shrapnel anthologies OR the previous issues of the Grantville Gazette and I'm left wondering where all the authors went.
The positive side, a delightful short about a budding apiary in the Star of the Sea Universe. As I'm fairly certain with Flint's passing, this series is dead in the water, it's nice to see a snippet of what is going on.
So to sum it up, if you're a fan you'll probably dig this anthology, but if you're new to the series or critical of the offerings it may be a pass.
April 12, 2024
The latest issue has some good stories and one that was confusing. My favorites in this issue were the Bjorn Hasseler story "Fire on the Mountain" and the Iver P. Cooper story "The Birds of the Muses." Both are good entries in their respective alternate universes. Hopefully they both will be included in a future anthology at some point. I recommend Eric Flint's 1632 and Beyond issue to all 1632 fans.
March 5, 2024
Another great anthology
As a continuation of the 1632 series, 1632 & Beyond #4 deals with continuing stories from Grantville Gazzett and the Ring of Fire stories.
As a continuation of the 1632 series, 1632 & Beyond #4 deals with continuing stories from Grantville Gazzett and the Ring of Fire stories.
March 31, 2024
good read
Felt some of the stories were a bit dry and didn’t grab me as much especially the one about the fire at the school. Too dull esp when dealing with faith intricacies.
Felt some of the stories were a bit dry and didn’t grab me as much especially the one about the fire at the school. Too dull esp when dealing with faith intricacies.
April 1, 2024
Good stories!
Love the bees, I need more info on the first fire story. Nice to hear about the Alexander story. We can almost live in the past by reading these stories.
Love the bees, I need more info on the first fire story. Nice to hear about the Alexander story. We can almost live in the past by reading these stories.
May 20, 2024
Great reading in the Ring of Fire.
June 21, 2024
Fill in tales --- good reads.
March 2, 2025
Interesting. Love well written short stories.
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