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Author has written 25 stories for StarTrek: The Original Series, Star Trek: 2009, and StarTrek: The Next Generation. Welcome, and thanks for visiting my profile! As you might guess, my "real life" name is Mary. My pen-name, MaryChodan, is also the title I earned when I became a first-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do 9 years ago. (I had to retire, though, after I broke my left ankle on a school field trip to the bowling alley. Weird, I know...details will be supplied upon request!) By profession, I am a laid-off special education teacher in Southern CA. My next profession? That's to be determined, depending on Providence and the economy. By avocation, I am a Trekker, an X-phile, and a Stargater. My deepest love of the three is Star Trek (the original series). Recently I joined Starfleet International, and am now a Lieutenant, jg, aboard the USS Ganymede! (I'm also Head of Medical and Ship's Counselor!) My favorite Star Trek character is Doctor Leonard H. "Bones" McCoy, and has been since I 'met' him at the age of 15 when the series began in 1966. (Yes, I'm almost 58!) Recently, I had the honor and pleasure of contributing an essay to the just-published e-book The Enduring Legacy of DeForest Kelley: Actor, Healer, Friend. The book is a collection of heartfelt, well-written pieces by De's fans on his significant, continuing influence on Trek fans and the wider world. It was compiled by Kris Smith, De's personal assistant, whom the late actor mentored for many years. Since this is the first edition, it will continue to grow and expand as more fans add more remembrances! (I'm probably going to add more to my recollections as well.) In matters of faith, I am a Christian who is most comfortable in the Anglican/Episcopal tradition. The older I get, the more my faith and my relationship to God through his Son Jesus Christ become more precious...a pearl of great price. In addition to teaching, and writing when I can create a quiet space for myself, I also enjoy good movies, travelling and spending time with people who are intelligent, funny and creative. Those people include my wonderful younger sister (also my roomie!), our other housemate, various friends around the country, my fabulous godchildren and 'my' Chinese kids. (More on my kids later!) I was born in Syracuse, New York, and have blood family who are Sicilian, English/German/French/Irish/Scottish/Welsh/Dutch and Onondaga Indian. (My background is the first two groups.) I've never married, but am lucky enough to have 3 intelligent, kind, funny, great Vietnamese godchildren (now in their 20's...hard to believe). I also have two other kids...the children of the Chinese family we sponsored from Cambodia almost 30 years ago. Now in their late 20's/early 30's, they have turned out to be marvelous human beings. I also have a feisty cat named Sierra, now almost 4 years old. She's a long-hair, grey dilute tortoiseshell with green eyes and a endlessly entertaining personality. I'm very much enjoying the creative folks I'm meeting here, and I marvel at some of the very wonderful stories I've been finding. Thanks again for visiting, and may you live long and prosper! Me (Mary Elizabeth) | |||||||
1. Illusion reviewsAfter 'The Best of Both Worlds, part II'. After being brutalized by the Borg, Captain Picard is recovered by Enterprise and the Borg implants removed. Picard is safe, and all is well...as well as can be expected. Oneshot ficlet.StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 262 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 7-2-09 - Picard, J. - Complete2. Awakening reviewsMan Trap, McCoy POV. McCoy hesitates to shoot the Salt Creature attacking Kirk and Spock, then says “Lord, forgive me.” when he finally acts. Why?StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: T - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 149 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 6-10-09 - L. McCoy - Complete3. CountryBoy reviewsAmok Time, McCoy POV. The good doctor’s reaction to Spock’s wedding invitation and T’Pau’s authority.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 43 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 5-30-09 - L. McCoy - Complete4. What Shall Separate Us reviewsAmbassador Spock has promised to deliver the ‘red matter’ payload into Romulus' unstable sun, preventing the extinction of Romulus and its population. The cost of trying to keep his promise will be higher than he could have imagined. CHARACTER DEATHStar Trek: 2009 - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,383 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 5-23-09 - Spock Prime5. TruthTouch reviewsEmpath, Spock/McCoy POVs. Tortured by the Vians, McCoy lies dying as Spock gently cradles the doctor's head. McCoy's eyes meet Spock's eyes and the doctor rasps, “You've got a good bedside manner, Spock.” What do Spock and McCoy share in that moment?StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: T - English - Poetry/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 38 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-11-09 - Spock & L. McCoy - Complete6. Legacy reviewsThe Undiscovered Country. The crew of the Enterprise finishes its last mission, once more helping to secure peace in the galaxy. Is their--and our--adventure together truly at an end?StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 103 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-28-09 - Complete7. Tribute reviewsA free-verse poem in honor of Doctor Leonard H. McCoy and his beloved creator, DeForest Kelley.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 56 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-26-09 - L. McCoy8. Flipside reviewsMirror, Mirror. Crewmembers of the USS Enterprise and the ISS Enterprise are accidentally exchanged during transport in their respective universes. The ISS crew was quickly sent to the brig. Why was the USS crew able to masquerade more successfully?StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 20 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-22-09 - Complete9. Interpretation reviewsFor the World is Hollow…,McCoy/Spock POVs. McCoy tries to blame the Oracle’s “magic spells" for his debility. Spock’s quiet hand on his shoulder tells McCoy that the Vulcan knows the truth. But truth is sometimes in the eye of the beholder.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: T - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 43 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-16-09 - L. McCoy & Spock - Complete10. Nightwatch reviewsJourney to Babel, Chapel POV. It is the night after Sarek's heart surgery. As she watches Doctor McCoy personally tend to the sleeping Sarek, Spock and Kirk, Nurse Chapel muses on the hands of Doctor McCoy the surgeon and Doctor McCoy the healer.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 36 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-11-09 - C. Chapel & L. McCoy - Complete11. Beacon reviewsGalileo Seven, McCoy POV. After their rescue by Enterprise, McCoy reflects on Spock and his "illogical" decision to use the last of their fuel as a signal flare.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 21 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-9-09 - L. McCoy & Spock - Complete12. Mobius reviewsSpock POV. Why does Spock persist in arguing with Doctor McCoy?StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Poetry/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 22 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-7-09 - Spock & L. McCoy - Complete13. Journey reviewsSearch for Spock. The beleaguered Enterprise crew heads for Vulcan in the captured Klingon Bird of Prey to try and save Spock and McCoy.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 3-29-09 - Complete14. Cliche reviewsMcCoy POV. He said it time after time…some might even call it his “trademark”. What was McCoy really thinking when he had to declare someone or something deceased?StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 3-28-09 - L. McCoy - Complete15. Exchange reviewsSearch for Spock, McCoy/Spock POVs. McCoy gently touches his temple when he encounters Spock after the fal-tor-pan. Spock replies with a raised eyebrow. Each retains the flavor of the other in their silent thoughts.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 33 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-26-09 - L. McCoy & Spock - Complete16. KirkYangYin reviewsOperation Annihilate, Kirk/McCoy POVs. Yang: Kirk lashes out at McCoy after Spock is blinded. But McCoy is not the only target. Yin: After a remorseful Kirk tries to console him, McCoy reflects on Spock’s blindness.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 44 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-22-09 - J. Kirk & L. McCoy - Complete17. Question reviewsShore Leave, Spock POV. McCoy is fatally lanced by the Black Knight. As Spock kneels next to McCoy's body, his logic leads him to a disturbing speculation.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: T - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 18 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-22-09 - Spock & L. McCoy - Complete18. Cost reviewsOperation Annihilate, McCoy/Spock POVs. Spock is infected with the alien parasite ravaging Deneva. Against his better judgment, McCoy tests an unproven cure on the Vulcan. The cure works, but Spock is left blind and McCoy devastated.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 79 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 3-20-09 - L. McCoy & Spock - Complete19. Renewal reviewsSearch for Spock, Sarek POV. Sarek's reaction to McCoy and the choice the doctor made on Mount Selaya.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 15 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 3-15-09 - Sarek & L. McCoy - Complete20. Union reviewsWrath of Kahn, Spock POV. Just before Spock enters the matter-antimatter reaction chamber, he entrusts his katra to McCoy. What else does Spock ask of McCoy in those final precious moments?StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: T - English - Poetry/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 22 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-15-09 - Spock & L. McCoy - Complete21. TriCycle reviewsMiri, Kirk/Spock/McCoy POVs. When the Away Team first landed, they came across an abandoned tricycle on a deserted street. Kirk picked it up first, then handed it to Spock, who handed it to McCoy. What was each man thinking as he held the toy?StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 57 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 3-12-09 - Complete22. TriUnity reviewsOne view of the "big three".StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Poetry/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 20 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-12-09 - Complete23. Anchor reviewsMiri, Spock POV. McCoy tests a vaccine on himself, then cries out in agony for Spock. Spock finds him passed out on the floor, possibly dying. What is Spock thinking as he holds McCoy’s hands?StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 23 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 3-9-09 - Spock & L. McCoy - Complete
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