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

Issue of December 11, 2004

7 articles in this issue.


Contest: James Jones First Novel Fellowship by Gillespie and Queen — News

Ten thousand dollars for some lucky person who has not previously published a novel. If your work in progress "honors the spirit of unblinking honesty, determination, and insight into modern culture", that lucky person could be you.

Oort Cloud Oddities: Birthright Pie by Alexandra Queen — Op_ed

Back home, Jack-O-Lanterns are for decorating yards, and "eatin pumpkins" are for making into pies. But the rest of the world has no idea what variety of vegetable an "eatin pumpkin" might actually be. In fact, the rest of the world does a lot of things different than they did back home. And upon careful reflection, that might just be for the best.

Websurfing 01 by Morris and Gillespie — Op_ed

Kellie demonstrates clever ways to waste time at work with the satirical Sable and Shuck. Meanwhile Audie presents a websurf sampler to tempt any palate: American Science and Surplus, RealBeer.com, BookBrowse.com and some blogs you probably shouldn't try living without.

Anachronocity v9p1 by Josh Brown — Serial

Vol. 9 - Mama's Pride - Part 1<br>After a month in a semi-comatose state, Alex awakens to find things have changed quite a bit around him. On a new ship with new people, strange revelations are made, including the fate of the Goddess Arl.

At Your Service 02 by Jeff Vierra — Serial

<b>Fundamental Option.</b> The day of Stephen's ordination arrives. Despite all the distractions of family, community, and self-doubt, the experience of Sacrament is still profound, soul-altering and holy.

The Rubiyaat of Ozzie 31 by Alexandra Queen — Serial fantasy humor

Arrangements must be made to enter Noksheoth Heights. While bartering might be a little different in the west, life on the streets is the same all over.

At The Public Library by Chris Miller — Short fiction, contemporary

A brief journey into one man's relationship with literature.

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