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

Issue of September 1, 2003

8 articles in this issue.


Backyard Astronomy: Wade in the Water (2003-09-01) by Cheryl Haimann — Nonfiction

A look at the neighborhood where Mars hangs out. You might say this article is the dawning of the page of Aquarius.

Oort Cloud Oddities: The Devil's Agent by Alexandra Queen — Op_ed

If the story the Exorcist was based on is indeed a true one, then the devil doesn't seem to do a very good job of marketing himself. He needs a new agent.

Sales 101 -- Negotiation Skills for Everyday Life by Tedi Trindle — Op_ed

Everyone can benefit from mastering the gentle art of persuasion. Learn how to turn a personal conflict into a win-win situation that leaves everybody happy and smiling.

Conscience by Patrick Devine — Poem

Passionate verse.

Call of Destiny v7p6 by Josh Brown — Serial

Vol. 7 - Journey to Esidarap - Part 6 <Br> As the journey nears the end, Borodan tells Brand and Miranda a story from his past. The mistakes of youth are revisited and all thoughts of the future are forgotten. For now.

Dreamer 16 by Sand Pilarski — Serial

<i>Book Two -- Seeking Sanctuary</i>: Did the lady who leads the singing at church really sound like a three-year-old with fingers up his nose?

Tam Lin 14 by Alexandra Queen — Serial

First draft serial fiction. Michelle has been rushed off rather unceremoniously to the realm of mortals. Was it all just a hallucination? Five missing weeks to explain and one very important loose thread to tie up in the conclusion to this traditional fairy tale retold.

Victory Highway (Part XV) by John Trindle — Serial

Mark wakes up in scenic Collinsville, IL... meets Gordi, and remembers some good times.

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