- These are Alternate Universe, First Time stories, happy endings. AU,you say? That's where when Kirk is the First Officer and Spock is the Captain or Spock is an alien from an unknown planet and Kirk first discovers Vulcan or Kirk is a freighter Captain and...etc.etc.etc. Any time you stray outside the normal universe of First Officer and Captain is considered an alternate universe story and will be included in Scattered Stars.

- These should be self explanatory, but just in case, I'll give it a try; they're long, lucious stories you can kick back and throughly enjoy. Not over in a half hour, but pages and pages of K/S. First Time rules still apply: Happy endings with Kirk and Spock. Could be in the mirror universe, could be an alternate universe, oh, hell, could be just about anywhere and any plot line.

- A FT anthology by one author. Usually, by Robin Hood and her myriad of pen names. Spectacular art. Includes AU, Mirror and Classic Trek stories. Still in the MMP tradition of First Time stories and happy endings.

- Mirror Universe - First Time, happy endings stories involving but not necessarily about the Mirror Characters. Could be about 'our' boys after they've been to THAT universe. See? You don't really have to write about THOSE characters to stay within this universe.

- These are a combination of both Alternate Universe and Mirror Universe , First Time stories, happy endings, involving but not necessarily about the Mirror Characters or AU. AU,you say? That's where when Kirk is the First Officer and Spock is the Captain or Spock is an alien from an unknown planet and Kirk first discovers Vulcan or Kirk is a freighter Captain and...etc.etc.etc. Any time you stray outside the normal universe of First Officer and Captain is considered an alternate universe story and will be included in Scattered Stars.

- First Time, happy ending stories involving just about anyone of the same male sex. That should say it all. Just in case, maybe you should contact me if you're going out of the ‘norm'. Right now, X-files, Due South, Garik & Bashir Enterprise and Sentinel stories are hot. Things will change soon, I just know it.

ART - love it! As always, all art is welcome. Send it all! Doodle on the back of a page, dream with your fingers. Even if you don't have a scrap of talent, give it a try. Contact me: I know most of the 'biggy' artist's secrets and i can give you hints or put you in touch with an artist for advice. We need YOUR art, we have a gew artists that are growing old before our eyes. They need help.

Now for those of you who make this supreme effort, if you want me to, I'll do my damnest to sell your work for you. Takes a while, and no matter what you think of your work, there are some pieces that will never sell. Go figure! But selling some helps you keep your bottom drawers empty and give immeasurable pleasure to our readers. Contact me on an individual basis.

Poetry - These little gems add a lot to a zine. Heartfelt and heart warm. If you want to get into the flow, tell a story in one page. Not everyone reads poems, but those who do, love them!