Issue of June 20, 2016

DIY MFA: Book Review by Carrie A. Golden — Book review DIY MFA

You love writing, but can you afford the time, the stress, and the money to go to school to pursue it? Gabriela Pereira tackles this question and strategies for writers in "DIY MFA."

All Things Being Equal, Part Seven by Bernie Pilarski — Cover story fiction life love

Sometimes everything changes. Sometimes the world looks different. Michael struggles to salvage the relationship that has been torpedoed by Jessica's desire to return to religious practice, and he hopes that Jessica's son might be his ally, but change is never easy.

Neckcracker Suite by Mark Antony Rossi — Prose

...She might as well been a hooligan from Hoboken...

Going Hungry 57 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family money food

When everyone pitches in, a party isn't an expensive affair...and when the party's over, it doesn't have to be an ending.

All-Nighter 20 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror

More zombies ... and now the mercenaries know that Lindy and her crew know about the zombies, too. Is Sammy's hideout going to be safe enough?