Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
November 09, 2026
"Mes de los Muertos"
Richard D. Houff

Richard D. Houff

Richard D. Houff was the former editor of Heeltap Magazine and Pariah Press Books, from 1986 until 2010.

4 Articles
1 Genre
2026 Most Recent

About Richard D. Houff

Richard D. Houff was the former editor of Heeltap Magazine and Pariah Press Books, from 1986 until 2010. His poetry and prose have appeared in: Aldebaran, Brooklyn Review, Conduit, Louisiana Review, Midwest Quarterly, North American Review, Rattle, Sutter Town Review, and many other fine magazines. His most recent books of poetry are The Wonderful Farm and Other Gone Poems from Flutter Press, and Dancing on Rooftops, from Homage Press.

Books by Richard D. Houff

Poem

4 articles ↑ top
  • Matchbox College, <i>Madison, Wisconsin, 1974</i>

    Richard D. Houff was the former editor of Heeltap Magazine and Pariah Press Books, from 1986 until 2010.

  • Rats in the Barn

    "...He took great pride in showing us the art of rodent disposal..."

  • A Pair of Cardinals

    "It doesn't take much time if you remain still..."

  • Floodwaters

    "...When one is young, death isn’t an option..."