Issue of May 3, 2010

Therese Raquin : Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "Therese Raquin"

Wendy Robards reviews the classic book, "Therese Raquin" by Emile Zola.

Food for Thought by Alexandra Queen — Comics

Perhaps it was her highly developed powers of perception or maybe it was her uncanny sense of empathy, but whatever it was, something told Yvette that Mr. Baguette did not like his new cat food.

The Intrusion by Gary Beck — Cover story short fiction

Gary Beck has spent most of his adult life as a theater director and worked as an art dealer when he couldn't earn a living in the theater. His chapbook 'Remembrance' was published by Origami Condom Press and 'The Conquest of Somalia' was published by Cervena Barva Press. A collection of his poetry 'Days of Destruction' was published by Skive Press. His poetry collection 'Expectations' was published by Rogue Scholars Press. His plays and translations of Moliere, Aristophanes and Sophocles were produced Off Broadway. His poetry has appeared in numerous literary magazines.

Gryphonwind 3 by Cody Stanford — Ficiton fantasy

Not only is Clement missing, but his two brothers are at odds with their gryphons ... how can they win a battle like this?

Peek of the Week 245 by Mel Trent — Photo art

Delicate green flowers announce the season.

Ink 16: J Herbin Lie De Thé by Chas Wallace — Product review ink J. Herbin "Lie de The"

Not at all black, but rather sepia in tone, "Lie de The" appeals somehow to Chas Wallace.

Transitions 53 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family relationships

The family is breaking up to separate continents, but what is on Owen's mind is ...

Strange Bedfellows 36 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires werewolves

Renee recognizes a voice from her past, and an uppity werewolf is about to learn a bit of a lesson.

Dinner with Henry 5: The Betrayal by Bruce Memblatt — Short fiction fantasy

Poor Henry! Can she have been that fickle all along?