Tomorrow's Future FAQ, version 1.2 (January 1997)

(by Kyrie Daniels and Selma McCrory)

1)What is the TF universe?
2) Where do I start reading?
3) How do I find out more about the characters I'm not familiar with?
4) Which characters are from which series?
5) Which characters are original? Who created them?
6) Why isn't there more Sliders/Highlander/Tomorrow People stuff in this universe?
7) How can I write stories for Tomorrow's Future?
8) Is there a mailing list for Tomorrow's Future? (new)
9) Who should comments be sent to?

1. What is the TF universe?

The Tomorrow's Future universe is a collaborative fanfic effort by Wendy Kelley, Selma McCrory and Kyrie Daniels. This universe utilizes aspects of three television series: Highlander, the Tomorrow People, and Sliders.

2. Where do I start reading?

Wherever you like. Seriously, here are some suggested starting points:

HL Fans: Change Of Perspective or Differing Varieties
TP Fans: Differing Varieties
Sliders Fans: The Prime Factor

Otherwise, you can check out the story index and read them in order. The listings are done chronologically by story events.

3. How do I find out more about the characters I'm not familiar with?

If you want to find out more about the characters, read the stories. If you still have questions, ask Selma, Kyrie, or Wendy (whoever the creator of the character is).

4. Which characters are from which series?

A more complete listing of characters can be found elsewhere. Basically:

HL: Duncan MacLeod, Richie Ryan, Joe Dawson, Adam Pierson
TP: Adam Newman, Marmaduke "Megabyte" Damon, Ami Jackson, Kevin Wilson, Lisa Davis, General Damon, and Jade Weston.
Sliders: Quinn Mallory, Wade Welles, Maximillian Arturo, Rembrandt Brown, Amanda Mallory and Michael Hurley

5.Which characters are original? Who created them?

A more complete listing of characters can be found elsewhere. Basically:

Wendy: Charity McCullen, Robbie Caplan, Rachel Caplan, Gabrielle Caplan, KC (without the Sunshine Band) Ryder, various Atropos Bad Guys and others we've obviously forgotten.

Selma: Georgina "Greer" Lewis, Michael Gardner, Jeremy Boulder, Oliver Tilton, Nellie (like Madonna), etc.

Kyrie: Kate Mallory, all TF versions of Sliders characters.

6. Why aren't there more HL/TP/Sliders stories?

We have this thing called Real Life to attend to. Along with multitudes of non TF stories to write. :)

7. How can I write stories for Tomorrow's Future?

Why would you want to? :) Seriously, all three of us ask that you do not write in this universe without our permission. This also holds true for our original characters.

Writing in this universe isn't easy. All of us often need to check continuity with one another as we strive for as little errors in continuity as possible. Since stories are set in the past, present, and future, such details become even harder to maintain. We work off of a detailed timeline spanning approximately three centuries. Every plot must logically fit into this complex timeline in order for the story in question to make sense.

8. Is there a mailing list for Tomorrow's Future?

Yes, believe it or not. It's open to anyone, whether you're a new fan or one who's read every piece as it's come out. The list is intended to let fans of the various series talk to each other where they wouldn't normally get a chance. The TF authors are also on the list and are known to answer questions about their stories. To get on the list, or for more information, please write to Selma.

9. Who should I send comments to?

All positive comments can go to me (Kyrie), and everything else to Wendy or Selma. :)

Actually, send comments to the author of the particular story in question, or general comments regarding TF or this FAQ can be sent to Selma.

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