Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Issue of June 23, 2003

7 articles in this issue.


Backyard Astronomy: The Geometric Sky (2003-06-23) by Cheryl Haimann — Nonfiction

Summer constellations are taking over the night sky, and you will want to brush up on your geometric shapes for this tour. Learn to identify Lyra, the Summer Triangle, the Northern Crown, and the Keystone.

How to Write a Literary Novel (Without Really Trying) by Tedi Trindle — Op_ed

If you're itching to produce the Great American Novel, here's what you need to know...

Call of Destiny v6p6 by Josh Brown — Serial

Vol. 6 - A Fistful of Destiny - Part 6 <br> Being kidnappped by a talking gorilla with golden hair had to be the highlight of Brand's night. What could possibly shock him after that?

Tam Lin 06 by Alexandra Queen — Serial

First draft serial fiction. Having entered deep into the realm of Fae, Michelle finds herself summoned into a lair filled with secrets. The reason she has been summoned, DeSorcy's scandalous past, and a dead body await in the darkness below in this episode of the traditional fairy tale retold.

Victory Highway (Part VI) by John Trindle — Serial

When you drink as much as Mark does, it's hard to say if a situation is surreal, or if you're just that wasted, but there's something about this pool game that seems a little odder than most. Mark may win the game and the favors of the fair lady, but is he running the risk of losing something far more important?

Dreamer 07 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction life relationships

The heart of the matter: Adam, and Sully's faith. If you leap from the top of a tree, but have true faith, will you fall? What if you're leaping for the most attractive man in the world?

Proposal of a Lifetime 01 by Monique Jetton — Short

A lonely grant writer finds everything she is looking for in the company of a restaurant owner and his young daughter. He's looking to move on after the death of his terminally ill wife. The problem? She hasn't died yet. Even with her blessing, it's a troubling situation. Part One of a two part short story.

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