Issue of August 31, 2009

The Book of Unholy Mischief: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "The Book of Unholy Mischief"

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Book of Unholy Mischief," by Elle Newmark.

The Shack: Book Review by Richard Voza — Book review "The Shack"

Richard Voza reviews "The Shack" by William Paul Young.

Warren Pieces 2: Romancing Mom by Jonathan D. Scott — Cover story short fiction humorous

It was to be a night of love -- or not. It was to be an advance of a career -- or its demise. Let's face it -- Warren was between a bear trap and a cliff over a river of crocodiles ...

Notes From the Office 19: Oh, No, Not Again! by Sand Pilarski — Editorial "10K For Labor Day"

It's almost time for the annual writing challenge, ten thousand words written over Labor Day weekend: 10K For Labor Day!

Mr. Toyoda's Bastard Children by Bernie Pilarski — Editorial "economic downturn"

"You're so good," they told them. "You produce the best product ever! You're so valuable!" Was it only words after all?

Peek of the Week 210 by Mel Trent — Photo art

Statuary in Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Ink 05: Noodlers Bulletproof Black by Chas Wallace — Review ink Noodlers Black

Chas Wallace continues on his quest for the perfect ink for fountain pens.

Transitions 27 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family relationships

Rachel manages to hold her own with the ebullient Reich-Ambris clan, with the help of John LeMay, Sully, and the legendary scrapple.

Strange Bedfellows 23 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

There is some evidence of very dark and ancient magic in Archer's hideaway ... but Harry also has been around for a long, long time...

Footnote 2 by Mel Trent — Short fiction science fiction

Someone has to do something to keep the Gurstockians from destroying Mars, but Snake Theriot's heart is torn with grief and sadness ...