Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Issue of July 2, 2012

8 articles in this issue.


The Memory of Love: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "The Memory of Love"

Set in the war-damaged country of Sierra Leone, "The Memory of Love" examines the interwoven tales of three men trying to rebuild their lives.

Room for Two by Ronald Paxton — Cover story short fiction family adoption

What happens at Wild Pony Ranch is almost magical at times ... and yet that kind of magic is accessible in many places, as long as people are willing to reach deeply within ...

Brave: Movie Review by Bernie and Sand Pilarski — Movie review "Brave"

An animated film without a Prince Charming? What a fascinating concept! Bernie and Sand support the popcorn industry once again and review "Brave."

Peek of the Week 355 by Bernie Pilarski — Photo art

A ghostly "eye" appears in the morning light ...

Today Is Not the Worst Day of My Life by Dan Mulhollen — Poem unrhymed

'Today is not the worst day of my life. <br />Nobody I know has died <br />or suffered serious injury ...'

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 8 by Hillary E. Peak — Serial fiction employment

When the job market is so tight you can hear the "Help Wanted" ads squeak, almost any job will do ... and shopping is such fun, even when it's other people's shopping ...

The Complex 30 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires mature content

There is information Jerry wants to get from Ben, but after years of plotting revenge, there's just so little time left for torture ...

Ambassador by Jerry Seeger — Short science fiction

An alien invader shows up on the doorstep in time for a cup of tea. The battle to comprehend one another is arduous, the prize as fleeting as any other moment.

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