Issue of February 13, 2012

Running the Rift: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "Running the Rift"

A novel informed by the Rwandan Genocide, "Running the Rift," by Naomi Benaron, gets high approval in Wendy Robards' review.

Up the Gump Stump by Ward Webb — Cover story short fiction fable

Ward Webb is the author of numerous short stories and novellas. Originally from NC, he currently lives in NYC. When he is not reading, he is writing -- and when he is not writing, he will most likely be dead. Please do not send flowers.

Peek of the Week 336 by Eleanor Bennett — Photo art

More extraordinary photography by Eleanor Bennett: "Pressed Between a Leaf."

Dinner With Henry 62: The Simpson by Bruce Memblatt — Serial fiction fantasy humor

Is something real just because you think it is? What about a blind midget, or a one-eared nurse? What about a giant bug lying on her back on the floor?

The Complex 11 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Julia has only been a vampire for a matter of hours -- it's time for her Master to teach her some skills ...

End of the Ride 4 by Sam Gridley — Short fiction family relationships mature content

Conclusion. Who is this woman Marie, who seems to know him? Surely it couldn't be -- no, surely not ...