Issue of September 21, 2009

The Help: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "The Help"

Wendy Robards reviews the book "The Help," by Kathryn Stockett.

Crouching Terrier, Hidden Dignity by Tim Henderson — Cover story essay humor dogs

Tim Henderson is a freelance writer who currently resides in Asheville, NC. He holds an M.A. in Communication Studies, spent several years teaching English in Japan and traveling around Asia, and is finishing up a collection of short stories based on his adventures in the Far East. In addition to the views enumerated above on the subject of human-pet relations, he also believes that teaching a dog to shake your hand on command is degrading to both man and beast alike.

Notes From the Office 20: Words, Witches, and Time Travel by Sand Pilarski — Editorial

Upcoming themed issues include October 19: Witches, and January 11: Time Travel.

Whiteout: Movie Review (ish) by Olivia Vorange — Movie review "Whiteout"

Olivia Vorange is dragged off to the theater to see the movie "Whiteout" -- with no zombies in attendance.

Peek of the Week 213 by Richard Voza — Photo art

Brigantine Beach, New Jersey.

Red by Mel Trent — Poem unrhymed

Unrhymed poetry from Mel Trent.

Strange Bedfellows 26 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires werewolves

Archer's penchant for magic has assured his house a thorough cleaning ...

A Modern Narrative [2] by M.J. Nicholls — Short fiction writing mature content

Send the kiddies to the other room and keep your hands and feet inside the car -- Nigel and Lucy Biatch are about to have an affair ...