Issue of December 16, 2013

After Her: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "After Her"

The investigation of a serial killer near Mt. Tamalpais threatens and shapes the life of a thirteen-year-old girl in Joyce Maynard's novel, "After Her."

Burn, Baby, Burn by Pete McArdle — Cover story fiction life injury

A mask of burlap and buttons, a wig, or a scar may hide a person behind it, but it is the soul within we should see...

Adventures of a Grownup 13 by JH Mae — Essay life column

Do you see the flaws or the people you think have them?

Peek of the Week 428 by Lydia Manx — Photo art

Ms. Manx loves to torment us chilly northerners with images of HER December in southern Florida, USA...

Skirmishes 07 by Livia Vorange — Poem art

Does he yap? Does he bark? Does he whisper in your ear?

The Garden of Peed-In 03 by Paula Petruzzi — Serial fiction fantasy creation

Plenty to eat, all the world to roam, and the only thing missing is...regret...

Good Morning? 64 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction fantasy vampires werewolves

A gift for Sapphire has beguiled the dragon, but what is it that derails a nice conversation?