Issue of October 12, 2009

A Bend in the River: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "A Bend In the River"

Wendy Robards reviews the book "A Bend in the River" by V.S. Naipaul.

The Accomplice by Tom Larsen — Cover story short fiction

Tom Larsen lives in Lambertville, New Jersey with Andree and her pets. His work has appeared in Newsday, New Millennium Writings, Antietam Review and Puerto del Sol. Larsen's short story "Lids" was included in Best American Mystery Stories -- 2004. His first novel FLAWED will be released this fall.

Megadeth: <i>ENDGAME</i> Review: OK, maybe a little bit of a Metal History by Ed Moyer — Music review "Endgame"

Ed gives us a brief metal history of the 80's Metal Scene, and then reviews the new album from Megadeth "Endgame" and he compares it to other musical works recently released.)

Peek of the Week 216 by Heidi Brackett — Photo art

The depths of autumn in simplicity.

Ink 08: Namiki by Chas Wallace — Review ink "Namiki"

Chas Wallace continues his search for the best fountain pen ink.

Transitions 31 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family relationships

A hinge is beginning to turn, creaking a door open. Things are changing more rapidly now, and who knows what will lie beyond this door?

Strange Bedfellows 29 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires werewolves

The strangers are there to pick up Solomon's Fang -- but "Daisy" and "Hugh" are not at all who they appear to be ...

Warren Pieces 4: Tune In, Turn On by Jonathan D. Scott — Short fiction humor

"He worshipped the very air she trod upon, but did she really give a FCC?"