Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 20, 2026
Alex Z. Salinas

Alex Z. Salinas

Alex Z. Salinas is the author of two full-length poetry collections: WARBLES and DREAMT, or The Lingering Phantoms of Equinox. He is also the author of a book of stories: City Lights From the Upside Down. He holds an M.A. in English Literature and Language from St. Mary's University. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.

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About Alex Z. Salinas

Alex Z. Salinas is the author of two full-length poetry collections: WARBLES and DREAMT, or The Lingering Phantoms of Equinox. He is also the author of a book of stories: City Lights From the Upside Down. He holds an M.A. in English Literature and Language from St. Mary's University. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Books by Alex Z. Salinas

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  • Even-Steven

    Alex Z. Salinas lives in San Antonio, Texas. His short fiction has appeared in publications such as Every Day Fiction, Mystery Tribune, Red Fez, Points in Case, Nanoism, escarp, 101 Words, 101 Fiction, 121 Words, and 365tomorrows. He serves as poetry editor for the San Antonio Review.

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  • Morning Drive, November 2019

    "...an ancient shroud, a milky net, has been cast down..."

  • Confession

    "...Why spoil the surprise For youth in their prime?..."