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DargonZine 21-3
details the continuing adventures of the inhabitants of Makdiar!

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What's New

9/12/2008:
Another DZ writer has published a book!
Jim Owens has published a collection of short fables called New Allegory. For a description, visit the Xlibris website.

8/23/2008:
DargonZine's third issue of 2008 was distributed.
DargonZine 21-3 features two more stories from our 2007 Dargon Writers Summit Challenge, Uprooted by Rena Deutsch and The Stone Man by Liam Donahue as well as the third chapter of "The Game" by Mark Murray and former writer Pam Atchley. This issue also includes an editorial by new Editor Jon Evans.

Be prepared.
Our next issue is planned for November.

8/10/2008:
Our new website is live!
DargonZine's just gotten a face-lift! After many, many years with the same look and feel (generally 1990s-ish) we've gone ahead and done a minor design update to bring us into the 21st century! If you find any problems, or just want to let us know what you think, send an e-mail by way of: marketing@dargonzine.org!

6/14/2008:
Dargonzine has a Facebook page!
Become a fan at the DargonZine Facebook site.

3/22/2008:
One of our writers has published a book!
Mark Murray has published his first book, Warders of the Gate. Look for more information in the editorial of DargonZine 21-1