Issue of November 9, 2015

Discourse With a Minor Deity by Dominy Clements — Cover story fiction death

Dominy Clements studied composition and flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London from 1983 to 1987. After graduating he came to The Netherlands in 1987 to study composition with Louis Andriessen at the Royal Conservatoire, also studying with Gilius van Bergeijk and Frederic Rzewski.

Enhanced Life 7 by Gary Beck — Fiction vampires

There haven't been many leads to help solve the brazen murder, and Marlene has her mind on other things...and now so does Jim.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Mes de los Muertos by Piker Press — Overview

It's that time of the year again: time to gear up for Mes de los Muertos -- Month of the Dead.

Before You Came by Geosi Gyasi — Poem unrhymed

...From the openings Of my womb, I was contemplating...

Those Who Die Best by Fred Skolnik — Poem unrhymed

...dying is the ideal way...

Going Hungry 28 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family money food

No more trips to the mall; no more dinners at the chain restaurants. Gloria must not only re-think spending money, she must also learn to think about food in a different way...