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

Issue of February 20, 2005

9 articles in this issue.


Fever Dreams 032 by Sand Pilarski — Comics

Another fashion statement. Don't they look in a mirror?

My Last Day on the Dock by Basil D. — Cover story, opinion essay

Over the course of my working life, I've started and left a number of jobs. Usually I leave with some regrets, mostly regrets about leaving my co-workers. I've left happily, sadly, angrily -- and once I left so drunk I could hardly stand. This is about that time.

Know Your Writing Markets 03 by Kellie Gillespie — News writing markets

Presidents' Day means many things to Americans. It's a day to remember our forefathers and their sacrifices for our country. It's a day to make a darn good cherry pie and clean out the rain gutters. And it's a day to think about submitting that great American history article you have sitting around somewhere to possibly be published in one of these magazines.

Contests: Glimmer Train by Kellie Gillespie — News, writing contests

Glimmer Train's Spring Short-Story Award for new writers only. Entries should not exceed 12,000 words.

Veggie Spa Cleanses Body by Alexandra Queen — Nonfiction health

With its "Christian health principles" approach, no solid foods for the first six days, and only raw, vegetarian foods after that, the Bella Vita Lifestyle Education Home sounded a bit radical, but Lynette Rubio was encouraged by word of mouth, especially from cancer patients who had experienced positive changes to their health from adopting Bella Vita practices.

Oort Cloud Oddities: Health Care by Alexandra Queen — Op_ed
Oort Cloud Oddities: Beese by Alexandra Queen — Op_ed, humor, kids, parenting

Long for the simpler, less expensive toys of yesteryear? Be careful what you wish for. As a simple, pink helium balloon demonstrates, imagination can be an annoying thing.

Beginnings by Lydia Manx — Poem blank verse

The start of a love affair in blank verse.

Anachronocity v9p2 by Josh Brown — Serial fiction, sci fi

Vol. 9 - Mama's Pride - Part 2 <br> As Alex makes his way toward the dining hall of the <i>Mama's Pride</i>, he encounters some of the local inhabitants. His newfound surroundings, while bizarre are nonetheless a vast improvement of lifestyle.

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