apocrypha: archive

apocrypha has set and is resting comfortably.
pull up a chair.

updated: december 07

places to go

discussion list
for, well, discussion

blog
for stories and items of interest

apocrypha-at-podengo-dot-com

of note

guidelines	ratings
links	character guide
repeat offenders	orbach memorial

Want to contribute? Send us a story -- but check out the guidelines first!

1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2007

1997

summer "Everybody's Favorite Fiction" (Debut Issue)

fall/winter "Prescription for Fiction" / Holiday Page

Editor's Note

fiction

Intermezzo by Water Witch
Pride and Penance by Susianne Baptiste
Sunday by Sam Lopez/Jackluster
The Dance by Gaelin
The Princess and the Policeman by Hans Kitteridge Anderson

fiction

Command Performance by Claire Corz Tofa
Healing by Judith Ann Steck
White Horses by Lori N. Kem
Christmas In The Oaks by Susianne Baptiste

nonfiction
Ben Stone: A Flawed Gem By Deb White

nonfiction
A Review of "Wannabe" by Astral
The apocrypha interview: Author WaterWitch by Kitteridge

challenges

Between the Lines by Kitteridge

challenges
the challenge: write about a breakup

Last Dance by Claire Corz Tofa
Back Then by Lori N. Kem
A World of Hurt by Kathie Murphy

Special HolidayPage

holiday fiction challenges

Just Another Day At Christmas by Lori N. Kem
Secret Santa by Kathie Murphy
All These Were Lovely by Kitteridge
The Nutcracker by Meg Lark
The 12 Days of Law & Order by Tracy Rotkiewicz
Yearnings by Sally Stark
Memory of a Christmas Gone By by Dana Clay
McCoy's Mondelbroid by Jacksgal

holiday recipes
click here

1998

spring "Subterranean Homeboy"

summer "The Reaper's Helper Gets A Tan"

Editor's Note

fiction

Reflections by Eunice
Third Time's The Charm by Gwenn McGovern
Day of Reckoning by Meg Lark
Dark Horse by Susianne Baptiste
Keeping Secrets (part one) by Michelle Leslie

fiction

Keeping Secrets (part two) by Michelle Leslie
Stand Off (part one) by Kim Hood
Mary Dinsmore Logan by Meriden Bruce
Afterwards by Natalie Wilson
Friend Indeed by Zoni

nonfiction
McCoy in for Stone: Mor(iarty) of the Same?
by Claire Corz Tofa
A Slash Primer by Joan Crenshaw
The Logan Mystique by Lady V.
"Fan"-ning The Flames by Constance Jenkins
The Writer's #1 Duty: Rene Balcer by Martin Winckler
Wonderful Chemistry: Lorraine Toussaint by Kitteridge

nonfiction
Review of Asylum by Lady V.
The apocrypha interview: Susianne Baptiste by Korillian

challenges
the challenge: write a story with no romance.

Just Another Night In Paradise by Kathie Murphy
Black Cat by Jay JayCee
Warming The Bench by Kitteridge
Heart of Stone by Meg Lark
Law and Hors d'Oeuvres by Susianne Baptiste
Miranda (A "Drabble") by Tirya

challenges
the challenge: explain a prop.

Not Forgotten by Pont Marie
The Sloop Jack M. by Lynne Hoffman
Attachment of Memories by Patricia Raymond

fall "Kiss The Stories"

winter "Happily Ever After" / HolidayPage

Editor's Note

News

Editor's Note

fiction

Blurred Edges by Susianne Baptiste
Patients by Michelle M. Leslie
Stand Off (part two) by Kim Hood
Too Much To Lose by Gwenn McGovern
A Wind in New York by Trig
Shalom, My Love by Lynne Hoffman

fiction

Cathy by Lynne Hoffman
Doubleheader by Gaelin Wade
The Policeman's Wife by Callie Ward
Wagers by Zoni
Ode to Law & Order by Michelle Leslie

nonfiction
William Kuntsler: The Political Punchline
by Susan Green and Kevin Courrier
L&O Companions: Susan Greene & Kevin Courrier
by Kitteridge

nonfiction
A Week In The Life Of Law & Order
by Susan Greene and Kevin Courrier
Exiled: A Review of A Law & Order Movie (With Spoilers)
by Kitteridge
Exiled: A Review of A Law & Order Movie (Minimal Spoilers)
by Kitteridge

challenges
the challenge: write a story about a character's school days.

Going In Circles by Lady V.
Our Lady of Perfection by Audrey
School Days by Shelleigh Boyd
The Bulldog by Michelle M. Leslie
The Graduate by Lynne Hoffman

challenges
the challenge: write a story from a child's point of view.

A Letter Long Overdue by Shelleigh Boyd
A Weekend Thing by Lady V.
My Dad Is Cool by Audrey
Tomorrow by Lynne Hoffman
Welcome to New York by Lissa

Special HolidayPage

holiday fiction challenges

A First Christmas by Lynne Hoffman
Deirdre by Lisa Florence
Forum For Death by Shelleigh B.
Native Tongue by Susianne Baptiste

holiday recipes
click here

1999

spring "By 'Booker,' By Crook"

summer "Poison Ivy (Start Scratchin')"

fiction

Cascade by Dorothy Marley
Mrs. Greevey by Angilbas
Shadows by Lady V.
You Don't Know Jack! (Afterlife Version) by Kitteridge
Spring Break by Derek Stewart

fiction

Brotherhood by Susianne Baptiste
Marker by M. Books
Dreams: Shades of Plaid by Lin Courtright
Immortality by Michelle Leslie
War & Disorder by Angilbas

nonfiction
The apocrypha Interview: Michelle Leslie by Korillian
Coma: An Unbiased, Unfettered Review by Kitt and Kor

nonfiction
The apocrypha Interview: L&O Exec Producer, Rene Balcer (1999)
by Kitteridge
Experts Analyzed: L&O Police Supervisor Mike Struk
by Kitteridge

challenges
the challenge: Use "Hong Kong" in the story.
No Trumpets, No Drums by Elisabeth Blair

challenges
the challenge: Write a "hot" story.

Night and Fog by Sarah Weiss
In Peace by Gwenn McNabb
The First Step by L.A. Smith
The Argument by Victoria
A Hot Summer's Day by Divia
The Race by Drakkenfyre

fall "Indifferent Issue (we never recovered from the nuns)"

halloween "Prisoner of Fanfic"

fiction

Fireworks by Jane Endries
Last Days by Katherine Anne MacLean
Dreams: Precedents by Lin Courtright
Law & Order Meets Godzilla: Lennie Briscoe's Day Off (or) "I stepped in what?" by Joshua Johnston
King's Basket by Angilbas
Leap of Faith (part one) by Chris McCann

fiction

Blast From The Past by Major Houlihan
Flowers of Evil by Arlen Wils
Leap of Faith (part two) by Chris McCann
Lucy by Beth C.
I'm Nobody, Too by P.J.
Doors of Paper by Kitteridge
Lunch Break by M. Books
In Dreams by Dymphna
Flashback by Karen Howard-Joly

nonfiction
The apocrypha Interview: Richard Brooks
by Kitteridge
Cameron Lashley's Law & Order Database
by Korillian
Experts Analyzed: L&O Forensic Advisor Dr. Park Dietz
by Kitteridge

nonfiction
The apocrypha Interview: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Executive Producer Robert Palm
by Kitteridge
Advice from Big Brother: How Law & Order Can Save SVU
by Beth Ina
I Was A Law & Order Extra (or)
How I Learned to Stop Worrying And Love 12-hour Workdays
by Kitteridge

nonfiction challenges
the challenge: Would Mike make a good dad?
Father of the Year or Deadbeat Dad? by Michelle Leslie
Paternal Instincts by Arlen Wils
Instinct by Gaelin Wade

challenges
the challenge: Mention Rene Balcer (or)
Write a story 10 years in the future.

Happy Birthday by P.J.
Not Much of a TV Show by Lynne Hoffman
Son of the North (A Brief Satire) by Gwenn McNabb
The Offspring by Katy
Ends and Beginnings by Tara Patterson

challenges
the challenge: Use a Halloween or All Hallows Eve theme.

Logan and The Stinking, Rotten, Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Lin Courtright
Fallby Chris McCann
Ghost of Halloween Past by P.J.
Beyond the Veil by Velvet
Forever Mike by Danielle
Reasons by Brittany Frederick
Blood Brothers by Gwenn McNabb
Devil For A Date by Drakkenfyre
Little Monsters by Cagey

Special Holiday Page

holiday fiction challenges

A Christmas Tale by Tara Patterson
Death Among Men by Drakkenfyre
'Twas The Night Before Xmas by Lynne Hoffman
Resolutions by Vikki Godwin
One Small Child by P.J.
Sledding by Katy
Ghosts of Christmas Past by Major Houlihan
Christmas Present by Danielle

holiday recipes
click here

2000

winter 99-00 "Out Of The Half-Light Issue"

spring "Fanfic Life Choice Issue"

fiction

Trash by Marguerite Reed
A Moment To Breathe by Karen Howard-Joly
Recovery and Grief by Angilbas
Stripped by Kitteridge

fiction

What Mattered Most by Arlen Wils
There, But For The Grace by Karen Howard-Joly
Red Shoes by Lin Courtright
Stripped: Uptown by Kitteridge
Love Bite by Yanna P.
Dear Jack by June Avila

nonfiction
The apocrypha interview, 2000: Law & Order: The Unofficial Companion Authors Susan Green and Kevin Courrier
by Kitteridge
Six Things I Hate About (SV)U by Saffron Bailey
Writing Short Law & Order Fiction, Part One: Ten Tips To Get Started
by Kitteridge

nonfiction challenges
the challenge: Who is your favorite L&O character?
Friend by P.J.
Law & Order's Unsung Hero by Neen

nonfiction
The apocrypha interview: Producer Bill Fordes
by Kitteridge

nonfiction challenge
the challenge: Which L&O character do you like least?
The Character I Like Least by Lynne Hoffman

challenges
the challenge: Use the first sentence of a famous 20th Century novel.

My Detective Mike by Jane Endries
Happily Ever After ... Eventually by Lynne Hoffman
Baptisms of Fire by Anna McLain
No Secrets by Drakkenfyre
A Mind For Murder by Christina McCann
Just A Man by P.J.

challenges
the challenge: Write a single-scene story..

Visitor by Luna
Sweets to the Sweet by Lady V
Saying Good-Bye by Neen and P.J.
A DA-y In The Life by Karen Howard-Joly
Carved In Stone by Lynne Hoffman

summer: a story in the family issue

fall: the violence of autumn issue

Editor's Note

News

Editor's Note

News

fiction

Taking Stock by Karen Howard-Joly
Random by Raye Duncan
Baby, Secret of a Lost Love by Lynne Hoffman
Aftermath by Lady V

fiction

No Regrets by Jen
Venom by Marguerite Reed
The Playlist by Cindy Gingrich
Things Not Seen (verse) by Kitteridge

nonfiction
The apocrypha interview: Writer/Producer David Black
by Kitteridge
A Long Day’s Journey: Well Worth Every Step
by Karen Howard-Joly

nonfiction challenge
the challenge: Why do you watch Law & Order?
Why I Watch
by Yanna P.

nonfiction
The apocrypha interview: Writer I.C. "Chuck" Rapoport
by Kitteridge
Steven Hill: Hollywood's Most Talented Curmudgeon
by John Sobiski

nonfiction challenge
the challenge: What's your favorite episode of Law & Order?
And My Favorite Episode Is...
by Lady V.

challenges
the challenge: Write a L&O scene that might have happened between real scenes on the show.

Hidden Agendas by Kitteridge
'Til Death Do Us Part by Lin Johnson-Courtright
Getting Back On by bluejeans
De Jure by M.L. Stone
Absolution by Jane/Lani

challenges
the challenge: Write a story told by a non L&O character -- observing the L&O characters from the outside.

Twisted by Katharine Gabriel
Another Nameless Person by Lin Courtright
The Gilded Cage by Velvet Durano
Hint of Mint by Nindalf
Go Blonde by James Paul

Special Halloween Page

The Other Woman by Sapphire
Sacred Kiss by Velvet
Lennie's Halloween by Lynne Hoffman
The Devil In The Details by June Avila
A Sword, A Cape and Thou by Tara M. Patterson
Demons by Arlen Wils

2001

winter "Torrents of Fanfic Issue"

spring "Shroomin' Fanfic, Man Issue"

Editor's Note

News

Editor's Note

News

fiction

Freak by Marguerite Reed
Forgiven, Part One by Cindy Gingrich
Daylight by Azure
Stand Up Guy by Kitteridge

fiction

Forgiven Conclusion by Cindy Gingrich
Reflections Of The Fallen by Azure
Black, White And Gray by Gypsum
Blackout Night by Angilbas

nonfiction
None this issue, just a special links page. Go here.
Also, the First Annual Law & Order Convention Wrapup. Go here.

nonfiction
None this issue, just a special links page. Go here.

challenges
the challenge: Write a story dealing with extreme climate.

High Stakes by Cindy Gingrich
Thunderstruck by Mike Livingston

challenges
the challenge: Rewrite some L&O canon.

No Execution by The Sentinel
I Don't Care If I Never Get Back by karisma
Second Chance by Jenna
The Secret History by Lady V.

valentine's day challenge
the challenge: Duh.

...And You Show Up For Work
by Brittany Frederick

Sweethearts
by Luna

Valentine
by Sapphire

Warrant
by Gypsum

summer The Fiction Sharers

fall The Serpent's Fictional Tooth

Editor's Note

News

Editor's Note

News

fiction

Season's End by Shelly Johnston
Commotion by Valerie Rademacher
Black, White And Gray (conclusion) by Gypsum
Stripped: Animal Shelter by Kitteridge
Red Riding Hood by Dame Delight

fiction

Heartbeat by FMD
What Might Have Been by Clare Bautista

nonfiction
Law & Order: A Law Enforcement Perspective
by Heather Gray
"Aftershock": Law & Order in Reverse
by Ursula

nonfiction challenge
the challenge: What do you think about your favorite character, or SVU?
Trial Part Two: In Defense of Special Victims' Unit
by Brittany Frederick
Lennie Briscoe
By Jackie Leaf

nonfiction
Law & Order: A Law Enforcement Perspective
by Heather Gray

challenges
the challenge: Send the L&O characters on an out-of-country trip.

Some Vacation by The Sentinel
The Jury Is In... by Tona
Jigsaw Takes A Holiday by Calysta Noir
Love, Jack by Cindy Gingrich

challenges
the challenge: Write about the second bananas.

Visitor by Citizen Nancy
Target by Laura
She'll Be Back by Erin MacDuff
Mirage by FMB
Jesse by Apesshipper52501
I Wish You Could by The Sentinel
Hiatus by Clare Bautista
Breaking The Ice by Shelly Johnston

Special Halloween Page

Strange Things by Python
Phantom of Hogan Place by Mary
The Journey Back by Roda Werland
In The Blink of An Eye by Darlene Elias
The Anniversary by M. Books

Special Holiday Page

Merry Christmas Darling by Shelley Johnston
Let It Snow by Maisie and Ro
Chess by Evelyn
Broken Angel by Roda Werland

2002

winter The Trouble With Fanfic

spring Sonata For Solo Fanfic

Editor's Note

News

fiction

Blizzard by FMD
Dreams, Reality or Both by Python
Candy by Jayne Deaux

Editor's Note

News

fiction

The Beginning by Clare Bautista
Scene And Not Heard by Kyllikki
Cold Light of Dawn by jael
Peter's World by teen_ah

nonfiction
Minorities in Law & Order
by Mary Climer

Law & Order: A Law Enforcement Perspective
by Heather Gray

The apocrypha Interview: Criminal Intent's Fred Berner
by Kitteridge

nonfiction
Claire in "Girlfriends"
by Ursula

challenges
the challenge: Write about a romance between two nemesises; write a story without dialogue; bring Jack and Ben face to face,or all three.

Up Close And Personal by Roda Werland
Two Guys And A Girl by Clare Bautista
Still Life With Shadow by Kyllikki
Autumn by Daygloparker
Jack, Abbie And The Party by The Sentinel
Daddy And His Little Girl by Clare Bautista
Decisions by Shelley Johnston

challenges
the challenge: Write a story about this photo.

Hoof Dreams by Shelley Johnston
Out Of The Blue By The Sentinel

valentine's challenges

Straight From The Heart
by Roda Werland

Night Portrait I
by S.E. Olson

Second Chance
by Clare Bautista

Next Season
by Clare Bautista

summer The Blue Wall Issue

fall The Confessional Issue

Editor's Note

News

fiction

Requiem For Didi by FMD
Burden by Cirocco Jones
Mary Seuss & Law & Order -- A Not-so-fan-fic Commentary (with only admiration of, and apologies to, Dr. Seuss) by R. Miles

Editor's Note

News

fiction

File It Under 'Conversations That Never Took Place' by Leslie Rampey
After Effects by Cirocco Jones
Saigon by Tobias Charity
Officer Down by FMD

nonfiction
Paraphilias and Criminal Justice: Analyzing the Legal System’s Treatment of Sex Offenders through Law & Order
by Gypsum

Pamela Wallin Interview Transcripts
(Jerry Orbach, Jesse Martin, S. Epatha
Merkerson and Sam Waterston)

The apocrypha Interview: Locations Manager Moe Bardach
by Kitteridge

nonfiction
The apocrypha Interview: SVU's Judith Light
by Kitteridge

challenges
the challenge: Write a story dealing with this found object.

Post Of The Forlorn
by K. Siegfried

challenges
the challenge: Write something that happens for the first time.

Hidden Things by The Sentinel
Prudence Mistaken For A Dead ADA by Walt Parker

Special Halloween Bonus

Protector
by Jennifer Micelli

2003

2004

winter The Wages of Fanfic

winter A Fanfic Aria

Editor's Note

News

fiction

Unrequited by FMD
Open Letter by Cirocco Jones
Once and Again by Maisie and Ro
Sir Guiltalot by Leslie Rampey

Editor's Note