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

Issue of June 9, 2008

6 articles in this issue.


Jamie's Jam by Kristan Ginther — Cover story fiction

Kristan Ginther is a professional copywriter and published nonfiction author. Her recent short fiction work has appeared in apt Literary Journal, M Review, and Planet Magazine. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Dan, two cats, and Boxer dog. She has no photos of herself without the husband or the pets.

Venus, Goddess of Love by Michael G. Mears — Essay

Looking up at the sky to see the lights of the Universe in their dance, who can resist the wonder and delights of astronomy?

Peek of the Week 146 by Sand Pilarski — Photo art

A California poppy closes its petals at sundown.

Patterns in Blood 29 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

With food to eat, lots of shopping to unpack, and two strong detectives in the room, Alanna ought to be safe from the ominous stalker ... for while.

The Aser Stories 53: In a Spirit of Healing by Sand Pilarski — Short fiction fantasy

Part of a shaman's work is to tell how things are with the world of the Unseen. Spooky? Maybe. But sometimes being the Voice of a ghost is pure job satisfaction.

Zodiac: Part Two by Mel Trent — Short fiction fantasy

Kaine is dying; he has nothing left to help him heal. The time has come for Iai to remember who and what he is, and what he must do ...

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