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

Issue of September 3, 2012

11 articles in this issue.


And When She Was Good: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "And When She Was Good"

Laura Lippman draws the reader into the world of prostitution, murder, and -- motherhood -- in her novel, "And When She Was Good."

The Supermarket 05 by Eric Suhem — Comic

Let's go meet Ranger Roy, and this time, get your dang SUV inside the lines!

Yesterday's Child by Robert Vella — Cover story short fiction religion future

Robert A. Vella is a former computer programmer/analyst who is now pursuing his lifelong passion for writing and storytelling. Science fiction is his primary focus, but he also writes non-fiction essays on political, cultural, historical, and environmental issues. As a product of the idealistic and tumultuous Sixties, his work generally expresses themes of progressivism and secular morality.

Lawless: Nearly Flawless by Bernie and Sand Pilarski — Movie review "Lawless"

"Gary Oldman is in it! We have to go see 'Lawless!'" That's what we said, and that's what we did ...

Peek of the Week 364 by Sand Pilarski — Photo art

Back yard tightrope walker!

"Thank You, No. We're Well" 02 by Robert Earle — Serial fiction Russian Revolution

This is why he came back, a stranger in a land from the past -- so see the woman he loved so much, now changed by age and circumstance. What doesn't change ... is love.

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 17 by Hillary E. Peak — Serial fiction employment

Conclusion. Jessica knows that every job she has tried has given her one thing that was good -- and those new friends are still there for her.

Dinner With Henry 74: Girl Talk by Bruce Memblatt — Serial fiction fantasy humor

Oh, no! Who is Andre's favorite little girl?

The Complex 39 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires mature content

Bound together in spirit form by the Master vampire's illegal spell, Leonardo and Ben must face questions they would rather not answer ...

The Road by Jerry Guarino — Short fiction life

From the bottom, a dozen miles seems like a thousand, and the time it takes to traverse them an eternity ... does that mean you shouldn't even bother with the first step?

The Rented Pet, Part Four by Ron Singer — Short fiction pets romance life

Mildred and Jerry, Eddie, Joe and Charlie, and Dr. Matt -- and we don't forget Julia -- all of their lives have been touched deeply by the courageous German shepherd Rex. Too bad Rex can't talk ...

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