Issue of September 22, 2014

Orphan Train: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "Orphan Train"

In the 1920s, children were removed from New York City and relocated to settlements in the West. In her novel "Orphan Train," Christina Baker Kline explores this practice and its consequences.

The Rise and Fall of a Haunted House by Dan Mulhollen — Cover story fiction eccentricity

When someone looks at the front of your house, who do they see?

Heart Line by Pete Armetta — Fiction life

What if there really is nothing to it?

Raisin D'Etre by Bernie Pilarski — Food "raisins"

When Life sends you lemons, you make lemonade, right? What do you make when Life sends you too many grapes?

Skin Color by Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith — Poem unrhymed

Well worth keeping in mind...

The Mechanic, Part 3 by Frederick Foote — Science fiction extinction war

Unwillingly separated from the <i>Nina</i>, Estrada must find meaning in his life -- but can he live with what he finds?

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 02 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction fantasy supernatural

Ruby Galloway is one hot mama, turning heads and getting attention all the time. Unfortunately the other thing she does all the time is get herself in deep trouble...