Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Issue of July 18, 2016

5 articles in this issue.


Indian Pride by Jordan Ramsey — Cover story fiction school diversity

Jordan Ramsey is a Professional Writing student and Graduate Assistant in the Southeast Missouri State University Master's program. He graduated with an Undergraduate Degree in Creative Writing and English Literature from the University of Illinois in 2006. Since then, he has worked as an English Teacher for NOVA Group and Lanier Technical College and a copy editor for The Southern Illinoisan. Jordan plans to graduate from SEMO this May.

The Pawn by Terry Petersen — Poem rhymed

"...Because you are learning I will let you try that move again..."

For the Innocent and Obese by Mark Antony Rossi — Prose

"...I made the sign of the cross twelve times..."

Going Hungry 61 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family money food

Gloria realizes that she has to take Steve seriously. Her brothers are working every chance they can because they're taking money seriously. Why can't Philli do that with motherhood?

All-Nighter 23 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror

Blood and screams from a hazardous spill site? Clean up on Aisle 10 has never been harder...

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