Since 2009, the Bards and Sages Quarterly has brought fans of speculative fiction an amazing variety of short stories from both new and established authors. Each issue sets out to introduce readers to the wealth of talent found in the horror, fantasy and science fiction genres. Our authors have included Nebula, Hugo, and Pushcart winners and nominees. In this issue: An interview with bestselling author Elizabeth Buhmann A library patron comes across an unexpected entity while browsing for something to read in "Bookwyrm." An exiled warrior's quest for revenge takes an unexpected turn in "Fate's Lonely Shore." Plus more original fiction.