Spring is in the air, and with it come significant changes to our community. Though late, this issue is as packed with delicious goodness as every issue preceding it. The big story is the news of interest, and I encourage all of you to take a gander at it. I'd also like to thank Idiotface and Nat for their fantastic covers.

While I'm writing this foreword, the person who should be getting credit for this issue is Enkida. She's put in the time and effort to make sure this gets out at all. Without her, there would be no SmackTalk. Every person who works on SmackTalk, reads it and enjoys it, or wants to be a part of it is in her debt.

Hey everybody. I'd like to apologize for the delay on the release of this issue of SmackTalk. SmackTalk is currently undergoing a couple of structural changes, particularly to the management crew. If you'd like to get in the action, we certainly need all the help we can get. Specifically we're looking for serious writers to help us out. If you want to be a part of the SmalkTalk effort, check the forums and/or email smacktalkstaff@gmail.com to find out how you can help!