A doctor newly assigned to a backwater world learns the true meaning of selflessness.

A dance under a shining silver moon.  What more could Lord John desire?

Looking for the perfect little Christmas present for someone this year?  Look no further!  

What is the SFPA?  What makes it different and important, and to whom might the association appeal?

When Sera Ayabara shows interest in a prisoner she gets far more than she expects. Imprisoned alongside a creature who might take her soul, Sera must dredge the depths of her own courage to survive.

Meeting a child brings Korgash face-to-face with the consequences of his actions.

In a kingdom overrun by dragons, the source of the problem must be magical -- or could it be spiritual?

Top honors go to a Science Fiction piece that asks the reader to see him/herself in relationship to the universe.  The runner up story is a time-honored tale of doing what is right, even if it is not what one wants.  Kudos to the winners and entrants!

On Christmas eve, a group of carolers reminds several diverse people of the true meaning of the holiday...

A potent depiction of too many childhoods.

A peek into January's Issue 10...

A look ahead at The Sword Review plans.

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