We haven’t ever done a thematic issue here at V/FT. But if we arranged our issues in that way, this quarter’s theme would be More. A fitting trope, I think, given the transhumanist assumptions of the Orion’s Arm setting; consider the groundbreaking work of extropians such as Max More and Natasha Vita-More. (And smile, perhaps, at the cheek of the editor.)

So. Here’s more:

More distinctive graphics: You will have noted, by now, that the Orion’s Arm Universe Project has a new index page. More changes are coming, over the next couple of months, which will improve the site’s readability. There will also be new content (of course!). We’ve done some redesign work here at V/FT, as well; the new banner has been designed specififcally for V/FT, and the fonts have been chosen to complement the new layout. We hope you like the new look.

More contests: This issue, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Novella Contest. Do you have stories to tell that are too big to comfortably fit in a webzine format? Now’s your chance to share them!

More exhortations: Our short film contest continues. That deadline’s July 20, and fast approaching; if you have a good script, now would be a good time to start filming.

More fine articles: But you expect that of us. We look to deliver.

More authors and artists: That’s YOUR challenge. Write; compose; draw; paint; model; digitize… and submit your work! We’ll be delighted to consider your works for publication.