Issue of October 7, 2013

Memoir From Antproof Case: Book Review by Bernie Pilarski — Book review "Memoir From Antproof Case"

An old American at the end of his days living in exile in Brazil writes down the story of his grand and improbable life, placing the pages in an antproof case for safekeeping, in Mark Helprin's novel, "Memoir From Antproof Case."

Pumpkin Heaven by Anna Sykora — Cover story essay garden pumpkins

A lot of work, a great deal of study, and what is the result? A huge sense of accomplishment, and a bumper crop of joy!

The News From Gridleyville: Featured Blog by Sam Gridley — Essay featured blog

The Piker Press is pleased to begin featuring blog entries from our listed bloggers. This week, Sam Gridley and his tangled web of great fortune...

Adventures of a Grownup 3 by JH Mae — Essay life column

Seriously, there are some things you don't need to ask about...

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

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney turn in superb performances in the science fiction movie "Gravity."

Peek of the Week 419 by Lydia Manx — Photo art

Sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean in southern Florida, USA.

Dinner With Henry 99: Lesson Number One by Bruce Memblatt — Serial fiction fantasy humor

Winifred has to go to half-bug school, and the work load there is making this little girl-bug very unhappy. Can she find a solution?

Good Morning? 54 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction fantasy vampires

The fey creature Star has pushed Emma's buttons big time, being both irritating...and scary.