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

Issue of October 19, 2009

9 articles in this issue.


Goldengrove: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "Goldengrove"

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Goldengrove" by Francine Prose.

The Road To Hell Is Paved ... by Paula Petruzzi — Cover story short fiction witches sorcery teens

Hailing from the quiet, itchy back woods of Pennsylvania, Paula Patruzzi has this to say about herself:"I've been a paper carrier, punch-press operator, 'sales associate', and pipefitters'/welders' helper. Now I'm a writer, which is a lot more fun than the other ones."

Notes From the Office 22: Welcoming New Authors by Sand Pilarski — Editorial

Welcoming new authors Paula Petruzzi and Effie Collins.

Peek of the Week 217 by Richard Voza — Photo art

Catamarans at Brigantine Beach, New Jersey.

Transitions 32 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family relationships

A growth spurt and the unexpected invitation of Andersol to Claire's rooms give Owen the opportunity to learn something new ... something that has his grandmother interested.

Strange Bedfellows 30 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires werewolves

Camilla is the puppet master, visiting Harry and Natasha through her minion's mind. But there's something more than an ancient artifact that Camilla is hanging around for ... what can it be?

A Night With a Witch by Dan Mulhollen — Short fiction witch

"This time of year," she said, her voice soft, yet possessing an alarming severity, "the curtain between the worlds is thin. Rips do occur..." An oh, what a rip it was ...

Recycled aka Repurposed by Lydia Manx — Short fiction witch

No matter how down on your luck you are, it's best to see with open eyes and watch where you're going ...

Ready To Die? by Tyler Willson — Short fiction witches

Nate and Sammy have a dangerous job -- protecting humanity from the witches who attack and hide from the government. But isn't there a kind of shell-shock from battles like that?

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