Issue of May 19, 2014

The Secret Life of Violet Grant: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "The Secret Life of Violet Grant"

A fast-paced plot, engaging characters and plenty of heat in the romance department make Beatriz Williams' novel, "The Secret Life of Violet Grant" a compelling read.

A Pet Shop Parable by Kenneth Goldman — Cover story fiction pets humor

Ken Goldman, former Philadelphia teacher of English and Film Studies, is an affiliate member of the Horror Writers Association. His stories have appeared in over 700 independent press publications in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia, with over thirty due for publication in 2014.

Adventures of a Grownup 35 by JH Mae — Essay life column

The statement "Life isn't fair" probably was coined after the invention of donuts.

Philomena: DVD Review by Bernie and Sand Pilarski — Movie review "Philomena"

As their local theater chose not to show this movie, the Pilarski Review Team had to rent the DVD "Philomena."

Love Poem by Phillip Larrea — Poem unrhymed

"A poem about writing a love poem..."

Good Morning? 86 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction fantasy vampires werewolves

Emma is not about to relinquish the sword of Domenico Rosso to the care of random luggage handlers. How will she keep her treasure safe?