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

Issue of March 20, 2005

11 articles in this issue.


Fever Dreams 036 by Sand Pilarski — Comics

The Future of Medical Help

The Culture of Fear by Tedi Trindle — Cover story op_ed editorial

Just when you thought it was safe to take your next breath, someone you know is telling you that it isn't. What should you do? Intrepid girl reporter Tedi Trindle takes you on a tour of the "Culture of Fear".

Contests: Piker Press Poetry Open by Cheryl Haimann — News writing contests

You may not get rich by writing poetry, but you can gain fame and adulation in the Piker Press Poetry Open.

Know Your Writing Markets 07 by Kellie Gillespie — News writing markets

If your mind turns to spiritual matters during Christian holy days, perhaps there's an article lurking there that would appeal to one of these Christian periodicals.

Contests: Foley Poetry by Kellie Gillespie — News, writing contests

This contest is sponsored by America, the National Catholic Magazine. They are currently accepting submissions for their annual poetry contest, given in honor of William T. Foley, MD.

Another Day at the D.O.D. by Jon Renaut — Nonfiction memoir

Working for the Department of Defense is, generally speaking, a pretty good job. But as one software engineer discovers before heading home, little quirks like being quarantined for five hours due to a "biological threat" aren't exactly what you'd call perks. A true, first hand account of what turns out to be just another day at the D.O.D.

Oort Cloud Oddities: FishinFoo by Alexandra Queen — Op_ed, humor, fishing

Fishing isn't a hobby - to this family, it's a disorder. Giant fish, demon fish, fish so mean you gotta beat 'em with a hammer: it doesn't matter when you're a mad fishin' foo!

Meanderings 12 by Basil D. — Op_ed, humor, memoir

<b>Planting a Cigarette Bomb.</b> From an era when varsity high school students could smoke on campus with a permit from their folks is further evidence that smoking is not good for your health.

Distorted Love by Ed Moyer — Poem blank verse

A poem of betrayal and awakening.

Peach by space samurai — Poem blank verse

Juicy poetry for a late night.

Moldageddon: The End of Shara's World 01 by Vipsania Lim — Short fiction horror sci-fi apocalyptic mature content

Unaware of a beaker of mold spores knocked over a hundred miles away, the drama of the world ending is lost on one girl watching her own little world crumble to pieces. Part one of two. <a href="http://www.pikerpress.com/advisory.cfm">Parental Advisory.</a>

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