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Terry Wessner

The very first issue of Fang, Claw, & Steel originally appeared in January 1997. Now, three years almost to the day since I printed the very first copy, I look back with some pride on FC&S's first six issues. 

The real lifeblood of any publication is the writers and artists whose work appears in its pages. I've been very fortunate to have had contributors of the caliber that  have graced FC&S. From seasoned professionals to talented amateurs, all have given us their own interpretations of the possibilities inherent in werecreatures. The biggest part of my job as editor and publisher of this magazine is to present their work in the best achievable way. It's a great thrill to be publishing the work of people whom I've admired and respected. It's been an equally great thrill to have given many beginning artists and writers their earliest chances to have their work seen or read. Some have since gone on to be published professionally. I'm glad that Fang, Claw, & Steel was able to help them in whatever small way. To all my contributors I say Thank You! for having allowed me to publish your artwork, stories, and articles. 

The other lifeblood of any publication is its readers. Without an audience there would be no point in publishing anything. Although the audience for Fang, Claw, & Steel is tiny compared to that of any newsstand publication, I've found it to be filled with intelligent and thoughtful people. Meeting you at conventions is a pleasure, as is receiving letters and email with praise and helpful criticism about FC&S. It's a special thrill to get the complements and suggestions that I've received from many writers and artists. But perhaps the greatest pleasure has come from those readers who've told me that Fang, Claw, & Steel is exactly the sort of publication they were always looking for, but could never find. So to the entire audience I say Thank You! for having tried FC&S. I hope it has rewarded you well for the time you spent with it. 

Since its first issue, Fang, Claw, & Steel has grown in both size and quality. This latest issue marks an important milestone - it is the first one for which I've had to leave out several excellent submissions because there simply wasn't room for them. These stories and drawings will see publication in future issues. It's another encouraging sign of FC&S's health and success. 

It seems like every day now is one that was mentioned in some old science fiction story at one point. Maybe the future isn't what it used to be, but it seems to be turning out okay on its own. 

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