Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 27, 2026
Beate Sigriddaughter

Beate Sigriddaughter

Beate Sigriddaughter, www.sigriddaughter.net, lives in Silver City, New Mexico (Land of Enchantment), where she was poet laureate from 2017 to 2019.

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About Beate Sigriddaughter

Beate Sigriddaughter, www.sigriddaughter.net, lives in Silver City, New Mexico (Land of Enchantment), where she was poet laureate from 2017 to 2019. Book publications include a poetry collection, Wild Flowers, and a short story collection, Dona Nobis Pacem. In her blog Writing in a Woman's Voice, she publishes other women's voices.

Books by Beate Sigriddaughter

Short

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  • Eclipse

    Beate Sigriddaughter lives and writes in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, USA. Her work has received four Pushcart Prize nominations and won four poetry awards.

  • Sarah

    So many terrible things we could avoid if we could only see the future -- or see clearly into another person's heart...

  • The Disappearance of Caroline

    Your heart can be like a closed door, and no one but you will know what's behind it...

  • Strange Justice

    One in prison, but one who suffers for the crime committed...

  • Demonstration

    Through whose eyes do you see what is shown you?

  • Three Women

    And who will judge?

  • The Choice

    50 - 50, yes or no, in or out...

  • Something Important

    Oh, anticipation...!

Serial

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  • Tango

    "Tango" - A ballroom dance originating in Buenos Aires, characterized by marked rhythms and postures and abrupt pauses...Like life?

  • Tango 2

    Although a little insecure about her shortcomings as a dancer, Tara cannot deny the allure of the tango...

  • Tango 3

    We dance to cling to some kind of order and beauty in the world...

  • Tango 4

    Kevin is gone. Where? Why? Tara has no idea, but at least there are emails for her to hold close...

  • Tango 5

    Getting to know Kevin through emails while he's away has been pleasant for Tara...is she ready to know his heart?

  • Tango 6

    Kevin, from his undisclosed location, has told Tara the tragic story of his marriage. How will that affect their friendship in the future?

  • Tango 7

    Kevin remembers his late wife, Robin, and how he came to understand her life...

  • Tango 8

    Kevin remembers what Robin had written in her journal that horrible Monday...

  • Tango 9

    In his emails to Tara, Kevin has to admit to his role in the relationship with his late wife...

  • Tango 10

    And now, Robin's own words about her life and love...

  • Tango 11

    Tara wonders what Kevin must have thought, finding and reading the revealing notebook by his late wife...

  • Tango 12

    Tara has found out that Kevin is back in town after his long absence. Why didn't he let her know?

  • Tango 13

    Conclusion. A beautiful dance...a portrait of dancers...