Issue of May 21, 2012

The Submission: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "The Submission"

Two years after the destruction of the World Trade Center towers, a jury is selected to choose a memorial design. Amy Waldman's provocative novel "The Submission" examines our prejudices and fears surrounding one of the most traumatic events in American history.

The Heidi Jean by Barry Udoff — Cover story short fiction mistakes in life

Alas for the thoughtless stunts of youth, that leave us with unpayable debts in our hearts ...

Battleship: Sinking Fast by Bernie and Sand Pilarski — Movie review "Battleship"

Aliens, explosions, and kids' toys ... well, the popcorn was fresh, at least.

Peek of the Week 349 by Lydia Manx — Photo art

Rays of the fading sun in southern Florida, USA.

Fish Eagles Over Lake Kariba by KK Brown — Poem rhymed

As he leaves his beloved Africa, KK Brown shares a thought from the heart.

The Twinning 7 by Barbara Rendall — Serial fiction culture China

There are a lot of sensitive questions the delegation wants to ask -- and Trish has come halfway around the world and can't escape one one of them.

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 2 by Hillary E. Peak — Serial fiction employment

Sure, the job market is tight, but there's a great big world out there -- the perfect job is just hanging out, waiting for its perfect match to come ambling along ...

The Complex 24 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires mature content

Jerry pays a price for his method of controlling the Vampire Council envoy -- being swept away by a river of blood ...

The Truth About Mummies 3 by Ed Moyer — Short fiction fantasy

Edvard's last memory was of his own death in battle, but Valhalla couldn't be farther away from what he wakes up to ...