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Jennifer Alward

"You Still Sing For Me, Mr. Lennon"  (low-res version)
A poem reflecting on John's life.

Terese Beaman

"Once Upon A Long Ago"  (low-res version)
A sweet fable about a young musician.

"Three Poems"  (low-res version)
A trio of charming poems about Paul to delight you.

Liz Bergen

"Live At The London Palladium"  (low-res version)
A poem inspired by a photo on a vintage poster.

Claudio Boffa Tarlatta

Two Poems  (low-res version)
Two poems dedicated to George.

Vanessa Jayne Brand

"Until Our Lives Are Through" (low-res version)
An epic poem about true friendship.

"I Must Have Been Dreaming"  (low-res version)
After a couple of tough days, Paul has a really bad dream...or is it reality?

"All The Nights Before" (low-res version)
Paul helps a young journalist overcome a terrible case of writers' block.

Mica Brewer

"Broken Dream"  (low-res version)
As George and Pattie's marriage flounders, both of them try to figure out exactly what became of their dreams of life together.

Carol Cleveland

"Three Poems"  (low-res version)
A trio of charming poems about Paul to delight you.

Lisa N. Collins

"A Doll's Tale"  (low-res version)
A child's beloved plaything owes her second chance to a Beatle haircut.

"1964 - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!"  (low-res version)
The changes wrought by the Beatles' arrival in America are chronicled in a teenage girl's diary from 1964.

"Sonnet #64: He Wanted To Tell Us"  (low-res version)
A poem dedicated in memory of George.

"Lend Me Your Ears"  (low-res version)
A painfully shy college student is forced to reveal herself when taking a course about the Beatles.

"I Want To Tell You to Think For Yourself"  (low-res version)
A longtime Beatles fan receives a special visit and learns a spiritual lesson.

"The Answer's At The End"  (low-res version)
A young woman, born in the Golden City during the height of Flower Power, discovers more than 35 years later that she met her favorite Beatle when he made a short visit to San Francisco the Summer of 1967.

Linda Cooper

"Walking In The Park"  (low-res version)
Paul meets a young mother and her toddler son in the park one day and begins to realize what is really important in life.

"Looks Like We Made It"  (low-res version)
When Shea finally returns to London after spending a year away, she doesn't know how she's going to handle seeing Paul again...until she realizes that the pull of the heart is a very potent thing.

"Big Sky"  (low-res version)
Amanda has an unscheduled visitor to her ranch in Montana, and the attraction is undeniable...

"Ivonne - Part 1"  (low-res version)
He was only with her for six short weeks...but Paul was consumed by her...

"Ivonne - Part 2" (low-res version)
As Paul's relationship with Ivonne intensifies, he discovers that she has a horrifying secret...

Elizabeth Darcy

"She's Got A Ticket" (low-res version)
2002 CONTEST WINNER - GENERAL CATEGORY!
Holly will do nearly anything to meet the Beatles, so when she quite literally "steals" her way onto the same train from Los Angeles to San Francisco, she's in for some interesting surprises!

"Paul's Boxers - Part 1"  (low-res version)
Charlotte moved to London to study art -- little did she know that she would end up with a Paul McCartney-obsessed roommate! 

"Paul's Boxers - Part 2"  (low-res version)
Cindy finally gets her chance to meet Paul -- only to cause serious complications and humiliation for Charlotte!

"Paul's Boxers - Part 3"  (low-res version)
Charley gets her big break with a London gallery showing her artwork -- and realizes that she's falling in love with Cindy's boyfriend, while Cindy is still obsessed with Paul!

"Paul's Boxers - Part 4"  (low-res version)
Charley takes Paul up on his offer to help her nab Nathan, but she doesn't count on falling for the wrong man...

"Paul's Boxers - Part 5"  (low-res version)
Paul realizes he's gotten in way over his head with Charley, and determines to help her win the REAL man of her dreams...

Jennifer Darling

"The Morning After The Night Before"  (low-res version)
Exactly what DID happen at that party last night?

Amy Dashwood

"Harrison"  (low-res version)
A short free verse poem, told from the perspective of a fan at a Beatles stadium show.

Anna Carolina Fagundes

"Jealous Guy"  (low-res version)
A young woman gets some help with her love life courtesy of an unusual guardian angel!

Poetry  (low-res version)
A cycle of four poems.

"Run For My Life"  (low-res version)
A Brazilian Formula One driver reminisces about George and the life lessons he taught him.

"Press Conference, 1964" (low-res version)
The American press gets ready to meet the Beatles for the first time!

More Poetry  (low-res version)
Three new poems.

"Abbey Road Song"  (low-res version)
A poem inspired by a trip to Abbey Road.

"A Man, Imagined"  (low-res version)
Jonathan Brown, a talented young musician, is linked through a tabloid invention to George Harrison. Jonathan knows there is no way such a foolish story could be true - but the Beatle himself is not exactly sure about it...

"This Must Be Home"  (low-res version)
In the sequel to "A Man, Imagined," two years have passed since George Harrison met Jonathan Brown and his family, but the relationship between them is still a bit distant and cold. What can happen to their friendship when George falls ill - and looks for help?

Echo DellaFranzia

"How To Follow Your Heart and Still Lose a Beatle" (low-res version)
2002 CONTEST WINNER - ROMANCE CATEGORY!
Erin finds herself torn between Paul and a charming jazz musician.

Jessica French

"Cry Baby Cry"  (low-res version)
Lexy knew she loved Paul -- so why couldn't she bring herself to stay with him?

Carol Ghesquiere

Poetry (low-res version)
Two poems about John and Yoko.

Angel Godiva

"I Wish You Love" (low-res version)
While Destiny is working as a waitress in a Los Angeles club, she meets and becomes involved with John during his "exile" from New York.

"No Reply"  (low-res version)
When John loses his hearing due to a blow to the head, the future of the Beatles may be in jeopardy.

"Beatles At Large"  (low-res version)
When the Beatles sneak out of their hotel in New York, they have an otherworldly adventure.

"A Very Beatle Christmas"  (low-res version)
Exactly who IS that man Ringo runs into outside the grocery store?

"And Suddenly, Everything Changed"  (low-res version)
Carol's whole life was turned upside-down after that day in 1964 when she met the Beatles at the Plaza Hotel...

"Behind the Mask, I See Your Face - Part 1"  (low-res version)
When Mary went to work as John Lennon's housekeeper, she had no clue what was in store for her...

"Behind The Mask, I See Your Face - Part 2"  (low-res version)
John and Mary encounter an unexpected complication in their growing relationship.

"There Are Places I Remember - Part 1"  (low-res version)
The sequel to "Behind the Mask," in which John and Mary start a new phase of their relationship as husband and wife.

"There Are Places I Remember - Part 2"  (low-res version)
John and Mary embark upon their honeymoon with a special trip to Liverpool and the significant places in John's past.

"Mind Games"  (low-res version)
The sequel to "There Are Places I Remember": As the Beatles are disintegrating, John and Mary's marriage also flounders because of a misunderstanding.

"Things We Said Today"  (low-res version)
The next part of the John and Mary series, featuring the breakup of the Beatles and a new addition to the Lennon family!

"A Little Help From My Friends"  (low-res version)
John and Mary take a trip to California -- and could that be a Beatles reunion in the works??

"Do You Want To Know A Secret"  (low-res version)
The continuing saga of John and Mary takes a serious turn when their adopted daughter's biological father shows up and claims custody.

"Misery"  (low-res version)
The next installment of the John and Mary saga, in which Mary must help John overcome a cruel addiction.

"Nobody Told Me (There'd Be Days Like These)"  (low-res version)
A health crisis threatens the life of one of John and Mary's children, and it is up to John to save her.

"Words of Love" (low-res version)
John and Mary's little Julia is growing up...and John isn't sure if he can handle the pressure.

"I Should Have Known Better"  (low-res version)
John and Mary's seventeen-year-old daughter Julia starts dating -- and heaven help the poor boy when things get serious!

"Julia"  (low-res version)
Wedding bells (and bills!) are ringing for Mary and John's daughter Julia, and the other kids are growing up fast -- too fast!

"All You Need Is Love"  (low-res version)
The return of the saga of Mary and John finds life going on for the Lennon clan -- and this time it's their youngest, Emily, who is finding romance!

"Baby, You're A Rich Man"  (low-res version)
John and Mary's family keeps on increasing, making their lives even more full... 

"And In The End"  (low-res version)
In this last installment of the John and Mary saga, more family blessings are a wonderful part of their rich, full life.

"Nowhere Man - Part 1"  (low-res version)
In 1980, John survives his shooting, but must fake his own death in order to protect himself and his family...

"Nowhere Man - Part 2"  (low-res version)
Now that Mavis has discovered the truth about John's identity, she helps to reunite him with some old friends.

"Nowhere Man - Part 3"  (low-res version)
John starts to reconnect with his old life, and Mavis wonders if life on Harmony Island will really be enough for him.

"Nowhere Man - Part 4"  (low-res version)
Mavis has to break some unexpected news to John, and she just is not certain how he will react...

"Nowhere Man - Part 5"  (low-res version)
The outside world threatens to encroach upon Mavis and John's idyllic life on Harmony Island.

"Nowhere Man - Part 6"  (low-res version)
The young stranger they have taken in develops an unhealthy obsession with Mavis...and it is up to John to save her, with serious consequences.

"Nowhere Man - Part 7" (low-res version)
As the truth about "Joshua's" fate becomes known, John's carefully guarded secret is threatened.

"Nowhere Man - Part 8"  (low-res version)
When Yoko is shot, John is forced to leave Harmony Island and return briefly to his former life.  But it is the precious burden he brings back with him from New York that could threaten to expose his secret...

"Nowhere Man - Part 9"  (low-res version)
John's closely guarded secret is discovered -- and the people of Harmony rally around him.

"Nowhere Man - Part 10" (low-res version)
In the conclusion, the last remaining obstacle that could betray John and Mavis to the outside world is removed.

Poetry  (low-res version)
Some poems by one of Rooftop Sessions' favorite authors!

"I'll Be There For You -- A True Story"  (low-res version)
 The true story of how Angel met John Lennon when she was a young woman in Los Angeles.

Lisha Goldberg

"Terminal Attraction"  (low-res version)
So what would you say to George Harrison if you met him in an airport?

"Dear Sir Or Madam"  (low-res version)
It couldn't possibly have been George who emailed Lisha that he liked her previous story, right?

"I Was Conned, by George"  (low-res version)
Ever wonder if any of Our Heroes actually DO attend those crazy Beatles conventions?

"Happy Birthday to Me"  (low-res version)
A young girl in a small Pennsylvania town gets a "crash" course in how to become a Beatles fan from John and Yoko.

"Yikes!"  (low-res version)
A long-lost cousin shows up for Thanksgiving along with his college roommate...and the roomie's dad!

"That's What I Want"  (low-res version)
A comic adventure involving Ringo and a cash machine.

"My Adventure"  (low-res version)
The Cottonhead Girls of St. Petersburg, Florida, have a close encounter of the Beatle kind! 

"The Cottonhead Girls Ride Again"  (low-res version)
Gladys and the rest of the Cottonhead Girls of St. Petersburg go to England...and guess just WHO Gladys is related to!

"Starr-Struck"  (low-res version)
Mrs. Gladys Kaminsky  of St. Petersburg wins a date with Ringo.

"The Writing's On The Wall"  (low-res version)
A group of ultra-Orthodox rabbis in Jerusalem are swamped with e-mailed prayers to be placed in the cracks in the Western Wall.

"All I Wanna Do...Is BOO-galoo"  (low-res version)
A little girl living in the Dakota attends her neighbors' Halloween party.

"You May Say I'm a Dreamer..."  (low-res version)
Some thoughts about the recent terrorist attacks, and what Beatle People might do to help.

"Bah! Hamburg!"  (low-res version)
Brian Epstein gets a seasonal visit from some very interesting spirits.

"The Competition"  (low-res version)
Never, EVER get into a bidding war on E-bay!

"Boxed In" (low-res version)
Sometimes you find some really unexpected stuff in antique stores...

"And now...here they are...The Bottles!"  (low-res version)
You never know what you might find floating in those bays in Florida...

"Baby, You Can Drive My Car" (low-res version)
You'd better watch out when you get a personalized license plate!

"Gear Costume"  (low-res version)
How NOT to go to a Halloween party dressed as your favorite Beatle!

"Happy New Year!"  (low-res version)
A saga of M&Ms, banana bread, and weirdness...

"Oh Dear, What Can I Do?"  (low-res version)
It all started when the three deer followed our narrator to work...and then things really got weird!

"Beautiful Boys"  (low-res version)
John describes George's plans for a "special delivery."

"Starr Trek - Part 1"  (low-res version)
In the year 2024, Paul wants to do something really special for the Beatles' 60th Anniversary...only he has to deal with George and Ringo first...

"Starr Trek - Part 2"  (low-res version)
There are some very strange goings-on happening in outer space...

"Please Hold"  (low-res version)
It's funny what can happen due to those mix-ups at the phone company...

"Sir Paul Flies Solo"  (low-res version)
Forced to take a commercial airline flight in coach class, Paul has no idea what kind of insanity awaits...

"TV or Not TV"  (low-res version)
The author seems to have a possessed cable box...or at the very least, a very strange public access station!

"Going Live"  (low-res version)
Some very interesting guests show up to be interviewed on a local cable-access talk show!

Lisha Goldberg & Cheryl Mortensen

"Baker's Dozen - First Batch"  (low-res version)
Jodi and Dianne didn't realize who they were going to find in the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel...

"Baker's Dozen - Second Batch"  (low-res version)
Further misadventures with Jodi and Dianne as they try to run an important errand for Sir Paul!

"Baker's Dozen - Third Batch" (low-res version)
Paul's Boston concert turns out to be a gas, gas, gas - quite literally!

"Baker's Dozen - Fourth Batch" (low-res version)
There's UFOs over Boston -- and no one who's been to Paul's concert at the Fleet Center is too surprised...

"Baker's Dozen - Fifth Batch"  (low-res version)
More misadventures with Jodi and Dianne as they try to infiltrate another one of Paul's concerts!

"Baker's Dozen - Sixth Batch"  (low-res version)
A continuation of the "Baker's Dozen" series, this time featuring Jodi and Dianne's teenage daughters in the year 2023!

Jorie Gracen

"My Eyes Became Her Eyes"  (low-res version)
A poem in which a photographer gazes upon Linda McCartney's pictures and is transported...

Susan Hancock

"An Encounter With Sir Paul in the Aftermath of 9/11" (low-res version)
A poem speculating on what motivates Paul to give us his utmost.

"An Ode to Our Dear Friend John"  (low-res version)
A poem in tribute to John.

"While My Heart Gently Weeps" (low-res version)
A poem in memory of George, in time for his birthday.

"Beatle Sis Pat and Beatle Sis Susan's Meeting With Ringo"  (low-res version
A true tale of a close encounter.

"A Tree For George"  (low-res version)
A poem about a beautiful memorial in the Hollywood hills... 

Michael Harbidge

"The Nose Fairy" (low-res version)
2002 FICTION CONTEST WINNER - COMEDY!
Ringo makes a bargain with a certain fairy to get his mates to quit ribbing him about his nose.

Eric Hermanson

"Getting Back" (low-res version)
The Beatles' last performances are attended by a fugitive from the future, and the bounty hunter who is after him.

Helene Ilg

"Fixing A Whole"  (low-res version)
A poem in which a longtime fan describes her "full circle" relationship with the Fab Four.

C.A. Jones

"Young Love, First Love" part 1  (low-res version)
Teenage Richard Starkey saves a young girl from the clutches of her abusive stepmother, and shows her kindness and the meaning of love.

"Young Love, First Love" part 2  (low-res version)
Brianna and Ritchie's love deepens as he helps her find that there are better things in store for her.

"A Measure of Trust, Part 1"  (low-res version)
Deirdre had been betrayed so many times she didn't know who to trust -- until Ritchie came along.

"A Measure of Trust - Part 2"  (low-res version)
Just when she has nowhere else to turn, Deirdre gets some unexpected help from Ringo.

"A Measure of Trust - Part 3"  (low-res version)
Deirdre's baby is born, and her relationship with Ritchie is defined.

"Impressions - Part 1"  (low-res version)
John makes the acquaintance of a ballerina who has fallen upon hard times.

"Impressions - Part 2" (low-res version)
John makes a serious move to prove to Sharon that he's no mere boy...

"Impressions - Part 3" (low-res version)
Horrors from her past return to haunt Sharon, and she turns to John and Stuart for strength and assistance.

"Impressions - Part 4"  (low-res version)
Thanks to Stuart and John, Sharon begins to heal.

"Impressions - Part 5" (low-res version)
The Beatles leave for Hamburg, but not before a misunderstanding creates friction between John and Stuart.

"Impressions - Part 6"  (low-res version)
Sharon's and John's lives move on -- but they finally manage to find each other again years later.

C.A. Jones and James Ryan

"Revolution"  (low-res version)
In the ashes of the Old Order, John attempts to rekindle an old flame...

Lena King

"Perchance to Meet - Part 1"  (low-res version)
When Lee sent a fan letter to Ringo, she never realized where it would lead her...

"Perchance to Meet - Part 2" (low-res version)
Lee settles into life in Beatleland -- and into confusing and conflicting emotions!

"Perchance to Meet - Part 3"  (low-res version)
Lee's feelings grow more complicated as she accompanies the Beatles on tour and contemplates choosing between Ringo and John.

"Baby It's You - Part 1"  (low-res version)
The sequel to "Perchance To Meet," which continues the story of Lee's adventures in Beatleland!

"Baby It's You - Part 2"  (low-res version)
Tensions are running high between John and Lee -- but will it lead to happiness or misery?

"I Love You More - Part 1"  (low-res version)
The sequel to "Baby It's You", in which complications ensue as Lee brings John home to New York for Thanksgiving and braces herself for the inevitable culture-clash.

"I Love you More - Part 2"  (low-res version)
Lee's parents and friends have different ways of adjusting to a celebrity in their midst as the true nature of her relationship with John threatens to become known.

"I Love You More - Part 3" (low-res version)
More of Lee and John's Thanksgiving in New York, this time with the rest of Lee's large Italian family, along with some surprises!

"Born With a Jealous Mind - Part 1"  (low-res version)
The sequel to "I Love You More," in which Lee and John return to London from their New York trip for Christmas and New Year's, and complications ensue.

"Born With A Jealous Mind - Part 2"  (low-res version)
In the aftermath of their disastrous New Year's Eve, Lee disappears -- leaving John and the others frantically searching for her.

"Born With A Jealous Mind - Part 3"  (low-res version)
When she runs away from John, Lee decides to go visit his Aunt Mimi for a while.  Will she forgive him when he finds her?

"Promise Not To Tell"  (low-res version)
When the tabloids have a field day after discovering the relationship between Lee and John, they escape to Venice for an unexpected romantic adventure!

"The Honeymoon Song - Part 1"  (low-res version)
John and Lee return home from Venice with the secret of their marriage intact -- but who is threatening to expose them in more ways than one?

"Being a Short Diversion"  (low-res version)
On a snowy evening early in 1980, Valerie rescues a stranded motorist, who also just happens to be the man of her greatest fantasies...

Helen Marketti

"1960s"  (low-res version)
A poem reflecting on a turbulent time.

Suzanne McNiece

"I Still Remember"  (low-res version)
A song-story inspired by Paul McCartney's "Here Today."

Lacey Michelle

"Anyroad (My Scale For You)"  (low-res version)
A poem inspired by the Beatles and their music.

Cheryl Mortensen

"The Way It Might Have Been"  (low-res version)
Brian's last few days, possibly.

"The Lady in White"  (low-res version)
That woman on the Queen Mary was quite a stunner in more ways than one....

"Second Chance"  (low-res version)
Reunited for a benefit concert in 2005, an unexpected event forces Paul, George and Ringo to confront past times for the sake of the future.

"Fairy Tales"  (low-res version)
Four tales of Minstrels, Princes and Princesses to delight you.

"The Tale of the Gallah Bird"  (low-res version)
A sweet and wonderful tale of an Aboriginal Australian girl and a visit to her tribe by a legendary bird of strange plumage.

"Walkabout"  (low-res version)
A follow-up to "The Tale of the Gallah Bird," in which George meets a mysterious blue-eyed Aboriginal woman in the Australian bush.

"Reunion"  (low-res version)
Another Outback adventure, this time involving George and Ringo and George's son, Dhani.

"Farewell"  (low-res version)
The final installment of the Outback saga -- Lucy comes to America to bid farewell to the Grey Falcon.

"I'm Talkin' 'Bout Girls Now"  (low-res version)
Paul's just having the STRANGEST dream...or IS it a dream?

"Hamburg Daze, Part 1" (low-res version)
Can Stuart and Astrid save George from the clutches of a beautiful and very frightening stranger?

"Hamburg Daze, Part 2"  (low-res version)
George falls even more deeply under the spell of the mysterious Antanasia -- but what does she REALLY want from him?

"Hamburg Daze, Part 3"  (low-res version)
In a desperate attempt to save George from Antanasia's blood-lust, his friends must resort to extreme measures...only to pay a price.

"Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, 2001"  (low-res version)
A visit to the Hall of Fame and a meeting with a kindred spirit...

"And Then There Were Two..." (low-res version)
Sometimes it's really hard to lose an old friend.

"Handle Me With Care"  (low-res version)
The story of Margarita, the unknown Wilbury...

"Cards" (low-res version)
Pattie discovers that sometimes you just have to play the hand life deals you...

"Party On, George!" (low-res version)
George really isn't very good in the kitchen...as he discovers when he tries to make a dish to take to a birthday party and chaos ensues!

"Wedding Knight"  (low-res version)
Paul has a ghostly visitation from an old friend on the eve of his wedding.

"George on Fire" (low-res version)
The heat is on at the Harrison homestead!

"Dreams"  (low-res version)
George is having some extremely vivid dreams about a beautiful woman...but what is really going on?

"The Right Door"  (low-res version)
George never expected the afterlife to be like this...

"George and the Power Trip"  (low-res version)
The night the lights went out in Henley...and all of Southern England!

"George and the Acetate"  (low-res version)
George causes quite a stir on a bootleg-trading internet newsgroup!

"George Up A Tree"  (low-res version)
George is having more misadventures, courtesy of his computer and an "import" trading group.

"Of Mice And Men"  (low-res version)
There's a mouse loose in the Harrison house!

"The Four B's"  (low-res version)
Kate finally takes the tropical vacation of her dreams, never dreaming she might meet anyone interesting...

"The Hunter" (low-res version)
A companion piece to "Hamburg Daze," recounting the life of another creature of the night and his encounter with Brian Epstein...

"A Tale..."  (low-res version)
George awakens in Camelot to find he has taken the place of King Arthur -- and runs into some familiar faces and situations...

"The Roar of the Crowd"  (low-res version)
In the midst of the chaos and insanity of Beatlemania, all they have is each other when they face the roar of the crowd...

Jesse Neubauer

Two Poems  (low-res version)
Two brand-new poems about John and his son Sean.

Amanda Paweska

"Rock & Roll Heaven"  (low-res version)
A girl has a strange, otherworldly dream...

Margaret C. Racine

"Mysterious Doings" (low-res version)
Beatles vs. haunted mansion. Who will win?

"Fiendish Machinations"  (low-res version)
Hysterical complications ensue when the Beatles receive a toy robot as a gift.

Sharon Richards

Poetry  (low-res version)

More Poetry  (low-res version)
Two net-exclusive poems from the brand new book, "Drop Forged Lennon: The Other Side"

Even More Poetry (low-res version)
Some more poetry from the author of "Drop Forged Lennon" - including a birthday tribute to John.

Even More Poetry (low-res version)
Two poems -- one describing the profound influence of John Lennon on the poet's life, and one song parody.

Still More Poetry  (low-res version)
More inspiring poems from the Rooftop Sessions Poetry Editor!

More Poetry  (low-res version)
More poems by Rooftop's Poetry Editor!

More Poetry  (low-res version)
Some more inspiring poems by our Poetry Editor!

"What I Understand"  (low-res version)
Another inspirational poem from our Poetry Editor!

"I Went and Lost That Girl"  (low-res version)
A cautionary tale from the perspective of a husband who lost his wife to a Beatle.

Two New Poems (low-res version)
More new poetry from our Poetry Editor!

New Poems  (low-res version)
Two new poems about John, in time for his birthday!

Jennette Ritchie

Poetry  (low-res version)

More Poetry  (low-res version)
Two poems dedicated to John and Paul.

Robin Roberts

Poetry  (low-res version)
Three poems.

More Poetry (low-res version)
Two new poems!

More Poetry  (low-res version)
Two new poems!

Alison Rogers

"Not a Second Time"  (low-res version)
What if John's death could have been prevented?

James Ryan

"Act Naturally" (low-res version)
When the Beatles don't go anywhere, Ringo's career takes him through the doors of the TARDIS.

"Carry That Weight"  (low-res version)
Apple Records + Apple Computers = ?

"Don't!  Pass Me By!"  (low-res version)
Young Richard Starkey, in hospital with pleurisy, makes some friends and has an encounter with a mysterious night nurse...

"Games For May" (low-res version)
While working on Sgt. Pepper, John Lennon runs into Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett at Abbey Road Studios...and then things get weird!

"I Read the News Today"  (low-res version)
John's effects on the world had he lived.

"Magneto and Titanium Man"  (low-res version)
Can you really imagine Paul McCartney as anything other than the secret identity of The Scarab?

"Meeting John"  (low-res version)
A memory of 1980.

"One Bright, Shining Moment"  (low-res version)
How would the Beatles' first trip to America have been different if President Kennedy had lived? And what would have happened if they'd been invited to visit a Kennedy White House in 1964?

"One Ring to Rue Them All"  (low-res version)
When the Beatles decide to adapt "The Lord of the Rings" for their third film, they meet with more than Tolkien resistance…

"Out of Gear"  (low-res version)
The Beatles on "Twilight Zone."  No, not IN the Twilight Zone, ON "Twilight Zone."

"Gotta Give The Other Fella Hell"  (low-res version)
Linda and Paul McCartney have a rude encounter with this ever-changing world in which we live in.

"Want of a Nail" (low-res version)
It's 1968, and famous painter Stuart Sutcliffe is visited by an old friend.

"Yavana" part 1  (low-res version)
It's well known that George Harrison came down with the flu on the Beatles' first trip to America. What isn't so well known is the strange adventure he was catapulted into when he passed out and woke up to find himself the prince of a small Indian kingdom!

"Yavana" part 2  (low-res version)
The horrors of war are partially mitigated for George when he is introduced to Eastern philosophy, but he's still trapped in the role of a petty Indian prince.

"Yavana" part 3  (low-res version)
To return home, George must make a great sacrifice.

Jenni Samp

"The Encounter"  (low-res version)
A teenager in New York City makes an unexpected friend in the park.

Melanie Silver

"Confessions of a Painted Man"  (low-res version)
An exploration of what might have been had Stuart Sutcliffe not died in 1962.

Beth Shorten

"The Cavern Door"  (low-res version)
Uncomfortable in modern times, can Laura find happiness in old Liverpool?

"The Coffee House"  (low-res version)
Who's that mysterious stranger in the mysterious coffee house?

"Rumors - Part 1"  (low-res version)
It was just a simple story to get her boss to stop harassing her -- Andrea never dreamed it would escalate into the Rumor of the Century!

"Rumors - Part 2"  (low-res version)
Andrea's new life in London begins, and she discovers it's far different than she expected it to be.

"Rumors - Part 3" (low-res version)
Paul and Andrea decide it's better to get to know each other than to fight off the rumors -- and discover that it's not so bad.

"Rumors - Part 4"  (low-res version)
Andrea and Paul finally consummate their relationship -- but will they be torn apart when Andrea has to go back to the States?

"Summer's Day Song" (low-res version)
A chance encounter in F.A.O. Schwarz on a summer day leads to an unexpected friendship.

"Autumn Leaves" (low-res version)
A sequel to "Summer's Day Song," in which English professor Jennifer has some unexpected company for Thanksgiving in the form of the McCartneys and the Harrisons.

"Winter Rose" (low-res version)
The sequel to "Autumn Leaves," in which interesting complications alter Jennifer's life in time for the new year.

"Ring Out The Old, Ring In The New"  (low-res version)
The sequel to "Winter Rose," in which Jennifer spends New Year's in Hawaii with the Harrisons, only to run into someone else on her way home...

Wendy Slater

"I Am The Walrus"  (low-res version)
In early 1967, Paul becomes addicted to Jane Asher's mother's
raspberry buns. While hiding away from the fans in Surrey, an old friend
whom he left to go to Hamburg catches up with him...

Lindsay A. Stamhuis

"How To Play" (low-res version)
He taught her fingers to hold chords...he showed her which strings matter...and Julia showed John just what it all meant to her, years after he first touched her soul in the notes of his song.

Betty Taucher

Two Poems  (low-res version)
Two poems about John and Paul.

Britt Terry-Smith

"An Extra-Special Girl" (low-res version)
Molly, a barmaid, gets a job as an extra on the Beatles' movie set, and makes a very special friend.

"Late In The Evening"  (low-res version)
With the Beatles on the verge of their biggest break thus far, Paul has to choose between the local girl he loves and the band's career.

"My Mother's Music"  (low-res version)
An essay about the influence of the Beatles and their music on two generations.

"Life as Art"  (low-res version)
Valerie Moore, a potter, takes up a second job in late '60s London. She meets new friends and her life begins to change almost immediately.

Kristin Turberville

"Artist's Daydream"  (low-res version)
A wistful poem filled with wishful thinking.

Mandy Turner

"Paradise Road"  (low-res version)
A poem about George's Friar Park

Melissa Vaughn

"Give Peace a Chance"  (low-res version)
An encounter outside the Dakota

Suzanne Warren

"In Spite of All the Danger - Part 1"  (low-res version)
Hamburg is a really tough town -- and when the local Teds decide the groups from Liverpool pose a threat to them, life on the Reeperbahn is about to get tougher still....

"In Spite of All the Danger - Part 2"  (low-res version)
Things are still dangerous in Hamburg -- and George finds himself in a German hospital.

"In Spite Of All The Danger - Part 3" (low-res version)
With George in the hospital, the show must still go on...even though the days and nights in Hamburg are taking their toll...

Stan Wilson

"40 Years Ago"  (low-res version)
A poem reflecting on the passage of time...

More Poetry  (low-res version)
Two poems reflecting on John's life and death.

Leslie Wylie

"Incident on Cavendish Avenue"  (low-res version)
On their dream vacation to London, Julie and Pam didn't expect THIS kind of an encounter with Paul.

"The Traveler" (low-res version)
Maggie never dreamed that the charming and bookish stranger she met in a pub would change her life...

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