Issue of July 18, 2022

Fear the Squirrels by Victoria Lorrekovich-Miller — Cover story fiction humor

When not working on her essays, short stories, and novel-in-progress, Victoria and her husband are riding their Vespas, exploring the wine regions of California, befriending dogs, and raising insect assassins -- also known as praying mantises.

A Speck of Carrot in Jesus' Eye by Catfish McDaris — Poem unrhymed

Catfish McDaris won the Thelonius Monk Award in 2015. He’s been active in the small press world for 30 years.

Home Is by Ann Privateer — Poem unrhymed

"...On a bench, on our arm..."

In Her Dreams by Jim Bates — Poem unrhymed

"...She walks a shaded woodland path..."

Light Show by John Grey — Poem unrhymed

"...brought to life by the games of lights..."

Poets Out of Service by Michael Lee Johnson — Poem unrhymed

"...conversations idle to a whisper..."

Righteous Always by Fabrice Poussin — Poem unrhymed

"...what

Separate Islands, Same Map by Scott Thomas Outlar — Poem unrhymed

"...you cannot possess the stars..."

The Place of No Wind by Michael H. Brownstein — Poem unrhymed

"...and at first sunlight, the bark of morning..."

The Strangers by Jay Passer — Poem unrhymed

"...get the hell out of my documentary!"

Geistmann 3: To the Ends of the Earth, Chapter Fourteen by Ron Singer — Serial fiction thriller

Geistman has two targets in his sights, both of them murderous. He knows where they are, can he carry out his mission?