Issue of March 26, 2012

A Good American: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "A Good American"

Author Alex George explores how we define our families, and how they shape us in his debut novel, "A Good American."

Impressions by Michael Price — Cover story short fiction

Michael Price received his BA in Theater from the University of Minnesota in 1980 and has been writing fiction, primarily as a source of self entertainment, ever since. He performed his own one-man one-act play at the 2011 Minnesota Fringe Festival to considerable critical acclaim, has had a number of his short stories published in 2012, and recently finished his first novel, "Serpentine."

Red Velvet Cupcakes by Lydia Manx — Food red velvet cake recipe

Lydia brings her culinary expertise to bear on a request for Red Velvet Cupcakes -- which requires lots of research -- and that requires lots of cupcakes!

The Hunger Games: Movie Review by Bernie and Sand Pilarski — Movie review "The Hunger Games"

Sand has read the "Hunger Games" trilogy; Bernie has not. How will that affect their perceptions of this blockbuster movie?

Peek of the Week 342 by Mel Trent — Photo art

A study in contrasts of light and shadow on cemetery statuary.

Life Among the Wraiths, Part 2 by Dan Mulhollen — Serial fiction fantasy

Only one man will survive and be rewarded great rank -- the rest will become creatures without hope or dreams ...

The Complex 17 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires mature content

Suddenly not as powerful as she thought, Julia struggles with her lost humanity, understanding at last the price of her change.