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

Issue of December 4, 2006

8 articles in this issue.


Review: "The Creative License" by Danny Gregory by Cheryl Haimann — Book review

The desire to be creative is part of human nature, but often that desire withers from lack of respect. With this book, the author hopes to bring everyone's creative dreams back to life.

Fever Dreams 115 by Cheryl Haimann — Comics

Now you know why they leave us all alone in the Universe ...guest art by Poetry Editor Cheryl Haimann

My Other Job by Mark W. Swarthout — Cover story nonfiction essay

I am officially a member of the International Poleholders' Union. Okay, so you haven't heard about this rather small and highly specialized organization. There aren't any great benefit packages and the pay scale is non-existent, but there is a certain amount of down right guts involved in the initiation process and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Lichloved 55 by Alexandra Queen — Dark humor, fantasy

In which we learn more about the proper care of undead pets.

Peek of the Week 070 by Jon Renaut — Photo art

A beautiful sunset!

When I Dream by Sand Pilarski — Poem unrhymed
Dark Whispers: Running Amok 19 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Teenagers are maddening even to their parents. For an ancient vampire, teen sarcasm and chattering are even more aggravating. Charlotte has to deal with two of them at once, and even the precious information she has to get from the girls doesn't quite seem to be worth the hassle.

Heading West, Part 2 by Lydia Manx — Short fiction

A stranger joins Jenny at her campfire. At long last Jenny has met someone to talk to, someone who seems to have a strength and serenity that Jenny seriously envies.

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