Issue of June 25, 2012

Make It Stay: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "Make It Stay"

The nature of marriage and how outside relationships affect it is explored in Joan Frank's novel "Make It Stay."

Diplomatic Solution by Barry Kirwan — Cover story science fiction

Water and air are separate environments -- unless some creature is willing to brave the surface tension between them ...

Peek of the Week 354 by Lydia Manx — Photo art

Cumulus clouds stalk a Florida neighborhood.

Street of Dreams by Mitchell Waldman — Poem unrhymed

'...your eyes eager and bright<br /> like a newly discovered star<br /> on a distant ancient night...'

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 7 by Hillary E. Peak — Serial fiction employment

When you know you have been doing a good job, it's a bit insulting to find out that your boss didn't actually care about the work ...

The Complex 29 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires mature content

Helpless and doomed, Ben Richland still hasn't understood the depth of Jerry's hatred for him and his desire for revenge.

Dinner With Henry 69: Just Like That by Bruce Memblatt — Short fiction fantasy humor

Simpson and his dynamite have disappeared behind the magic door in the loft. Should Henry call 9-1-1? Should Andre scream for help? What ever is Clarissa going to say?