Issue 18, 2022

On My Refrigerator Poem by Bruce McRae, Artwork by Eva Barrows
The Bird Poem by Holly Day, Artwork by Brian Michael Barbeito
The Promises in My Garden Poem by Holly Day, Artwork by ira joel haber
I Can't Stay Poem by Juliana Dornellas, Artwork by Diane Liguori
McAlistair's Formula Poem by Katharyn Howd Machan, Artwork by John Barrows
Lucky Teeter and The Sphere of Terror Poem by Kelley Jean White, Artwork by Mario Loprete
Sports Poem by John McKernan, Artwork by Margaret Mendel
Suburbia Poem by Sasha Nealand, Artwork by Fleur Spolidor
Volcano Poem by Dorothy Ryan, Artwork by Moriah Hampton
Surviving Dawn Story by C.W. Spooner, Artwork by Phil Barrows
Eye of Jordan Story by Denise Thompson-Slaughter, Artwork by Fariel Shafee
The Magic Ring Story by Linda Ferguson, Artwork by John Barrows
Planting Violas Story by M Kolbet, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
Blood Brothers Story by Maril Crabtree, Artwork by Natasha Phillips

Issue 17, October 2019-2021

yesterday's main streets Poem by ayaz daryl nielsen, Artwork by Carlos Franco-Ruiz
Faint Olympian Poem by Bruce McRae, Artwork by Diana Y. Paul
Ten Minutes Before Dark Poem by Carl Boon, Artwork by John Barrows
The Flight Attendant Poem by Duane Anderson, Artwork by Fleur Spolidor
Househole Poem by Holly Day, Artwork by Jim Zola
Not Quite a Mountain Slope Poem by Holly Day, Artwork by Natasha Phillips
Runaway Story by Steven Mendel, Photography by Margaret Mendel
Creepy and Clean: My Two Ghosts Story by Denise Thompson-Slaughter, Artwork by Fariel Shafee
Unit 29 Story by Eireene Nealand, Artwork by Phil Barrows
A Slice Of Loneliness Story by Joyce Li, Artwork by Jay Draco
The Quiet Car Story by Paul Hostovsky, Artwork by Allen Forrest
Cancer, Marijuana and Twinkie Story by Terilynn Mitchell, Photography by Diego Luis
For The Empire Story by Yvette Keller, Artwork by Diane Liguori

Issue 16, 10th Anniversary Issue 2007-2018

Rent-A-Dog Story by Ross Henderson, Artwork by John Barrows
Pushing Cotton Story by Rich H. Kenney, Jr., Artwork by John Barrows
The bear in heavy fur Poem by ayaz daryl nielsen, Artwork by John Barrows
Mickenzie Graduates Poem by Carol Tyx, Artwork by Tina Wong
Fifty Story by Mediha Saliba, Artwork by Jay Draco
Heat Lightning Poem by Danielle Hanson, Artwork by Jim Zola
Late Poem by Edward O'Dwyer, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
My Heart Poem by Jesse Millner, Artwork by Tammy Ruggles
Overheard at a Bar Near My Home, Poem by Alex Ledford
Bound Us Together Poem by Johnny Masiulewicz, Artwork by Natasha Phillips
The Peace of Wild Things Poem by Carol Tyx, Artwork by Tina Wong
Full Circle Story by J.S. Kierland, Artwork by Allen Forrest
As the Crow Flies Story by Mike Hood, Artwork by Susan Hood
Daughter's First Date Poem by Denise Thompson-Slaughter
A Nose For A Jacket Story by Ron Singer, Artwork by Phil Barrows
Dear Juan Story by Jennifer Tressler, Artwork by Fleur Spolidor
Yuvia Story by Dena Popova, Translation by Eireene Nealand, Artwork by Fariel Shafee

Issue 15, October 2016

The Days of Debbie Daily Story by Caroline Allen, Artwork by Ashley-Renée Cribbins
The Beauty Queen Story by Esta Fischer, Artwork by Tina Wong
Trouble in Paradise Story by J.S. Kierland, Artwork by Diana Y. Paul
Lanes Story by Kirk Weixel, Artwork by Margaret Mendel
Mr. Almost Right Story by Kathleen Davies, Artwork by Diana Y. Paul
Ricks Story by Steven Mendel, Artwork by Margaret Mendel
Smoker's Lament Story by Susan Lynn Solomon, Artwork by Allen Forrest
Dangerous Gardening Story by Terilynn Mitchell, Artwork by John Barrows
The Badminton Champion of the World Story by Linda Ferguson, Artwork by Chelsea Walton
"I Hear You Lima Charlie-How Me?": A Radio Transmission From The Jungle War Story by Bill Crawford, Artwork by Fabio Sassi
someone at this table Poem by ayaz daryl nielsen, Artwork by Chelsea Walton
Founding Fathers and Forgetfulness Poem by Bill Glose, Artwork by John Barrows
She Brings Her Love Poem by Bob Schildgen, Artwork by Liz Aragon
Sigourney, Iowa, 1951 Poem by Carl Boon, Artwork by Tammy Ruggles
Mending Poem by Carol Tyx, Artwork by Eva Barrows
Crib Note Poem by Charles Springer, Artwork by Margaret Mendel
Field Hockey Lesson Poem by Jacqueline Jules, Artwork by Phil Barrows
Souk Poem by Marina Rubin, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
How to Learn Art Poem by Mediha Saliba, Artwork by Tina Wong
Laughter Poem by Michael Estabrook, Artwork by Margaret Mendel

Issue 14, October 2015

You Never Think Story by Courtney Carter, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
Passing the Cookie Story by Denise Thompson-Slaughter, Artwork by John Barrows
Triple Happiness Story by Esta Fischer, Artwork by Harmony Hodges
The Price of Living Story by Jake Teeny, Artwork by Isaac Berry
Before the Boat Began to Sink Story by Nancy Gustafson, Artwork by John Barrows
Three Women Story by J.S. Kierland, Artwork by John Barrows
Eight Seconds Away Story by Kate Youdell, Artwork by Fabio Sassi
Gone But Not Dead Story by Margaret and Steven Mendel, Photography by Margaret Mendel
Guessing the Buttons Story by Matt Kolbet, Artwork by Jeff Neugebauer
Double Dating Story by Perle Besserman, Artwork by John Barrows
Yesterday’s Wings Story by Susan Lynn Solomon, Photography by Keith Moul
Trance In the Old Grove Story by Ekweremadu Nwokeoma-Franklin Uchenna, Artwork by Allen Forrest
Amber Poem by Carol Tyx, Artwork by Natasha Phillips
The Melancholy Vacuum Cleaner Poem by Cynthia Knorr, Artwork by Chelsea Walton
Fingers Pull a Shoulder Strap Down Poem by Holly Day, Artwork by John Barrows
Finding Waldo Poem by Jacqueline Jules, Artwork by Sasha Nealand
Birthday Party on the Rez Poem by Mediha Saliba, Artwork by Laura LoTurco-Gorian
Reprieve Poem by Lyn Lifshin, Artwork by Ashley-Renée Cribbins
Jest Poem by Sara Trattner, Photography by Tammy Ruggles
Pig in a Poke Poem by Sheryl L. Nelms, Artwork by John Barrows
Four Years Old Poem by Riley H. Welcker, Artwork by John Barrows
Issue 14 Cover Art Artwork by Tina Wong

Issue 13, September 2014

Hairway to Heaven Story by Patty Somlo, Artwork by John Barrows
Deep Creek Story by Courtney Carter, Artwork by Diana Y. Paul
The Dybbuk of Spuyten Duyvil Story by J.S. Kierland, Artwork by John Barrows
Loose Ends Story by Susan Moorhead, Photography by James Hannibal
Secrets Story by Jules A Riley, Photography by Keith Moul
Second Thoughts Story by Kathleen Glassburn, Artwork by Courtney Jasiulek
Yugoslavia Story by Marci Goodman, Artwork by William Hicks
Garden City Story by Melanie Griffin, Artwork by Ashley-Renée Cribbins
The Finest Weed Story by Mike Hood, Artwork by Liz Aragon
Blue Pants and Brown Shoes Story by Steven Mendel, Artwork by John Barrows
Quilt Poem by Allison Whittenberg, Artwork by Fabio Sassi
Metasequonia Poem by Changming Yuan, Artwork by Harmony Hodges
Drunk Daisy at Doom's First Light Poem by Colin Dodds, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
Emily as Underneath the Train Poem by Darren C. Demaree, Photography by Christopher Woods
The Arrogant Imposter Poem by Holly Day
His Poem by Edward O'Dwyer, Artwork by Colin Maisonpierre
Floating Poem by Juliana Dornellas, Artwork by Laura LoTurco-Gorian
Autumn Weekdays Poem by Marina Rubin, Artwork by Tina Wong
My City Poem by Mark Danowsky, Artwork by Chelsea Walton
Titanic Poem by Sean Brendan-Brown, Artwork by Diana Y. Paul

Issue 12, September 2013

Tidal Basin Stars Poem by Jacqueline Jules, Artwork by Harmony Hodges
5am Summer Storm Poem by Mark Danowsky, Artwork by John Barrows
Grazing Poem by Joanne Lowery, Artwork by Chelsea Walton
All Those Kisses Poem by Marian Brown St. Onge, Artwork by Fabio Sassi
The Necessary Year Poem by Hillary Kobernick, Artwork by Martha Lavoué
Free Estimate Poem by Daniel Meltz, Artwork by Tina Wong
One Thousand Pictures Poem by Philip Kobylarz, Artwork by Diana Y. Paul
The Circumstances Poem by Allison Whittenberg, Artwork by John Barrows
The Fall Story by J.C. Elkin, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
The Three Year Itch Story by Josefina Piñeyro, Artwork by Eleanor Bennett
The Boy with a Crooked Mouth Story by Tom Sheehan, Artwork by William D. Hicks
Alternate Routes Non-Fiction by Eileen M. Cunniffe, Artwork by Courtney Jasiulek
Elvira Story by Susan Lynn Solomon, Artwork by Ashley-Renée Cribbins
The Beach Incident Story by Perle Besserman, Artwork by Margaret Mendel
Thursday Night at the Tick Tock Diner Story by Chuck Augello, Artwork by Christopher Woods

Issue 11, October 2012

Wartime Drama Story by Stanley E. Ely, Artwork by John Barrows
A Trip To The Grocery Store Story by Louis Reyna, Artwork by Diana Y. Paul
Ginger Man Story by Susan Lynn Solomon, Artwork by Ashley-Renée Cribbins
A French Connection Story by Dick Reynolds, Artwork by Christopher Woods
The Drowning at Charles Inlet Story by Hollis Whitlock, Artwork by Harmony Hodges
A Crime of Passion Story by Ania Payne, Artwork by Martha Lavoué
The Ride Story by Jenny Tressler, Artwork by John Barrows
Expiration Date Poem by Marina Rubin, Artwork by Liz Aragon
Jump with Joy Poem by Nancy Chen Long, Artwork by Fabio Sassi
Tuxedo Poem by Kelly Winters, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
He's Not Famous He's Dead Poem by John McKernan, Artwork by James Hannibal
Pratfalls And Slapstick Poem by Bruce McRae, Artwork by John Barrows

Issue 10, April 2012

Liberation Poem by Andrea Potyondy-Smith, Artwork by Eleanor Leonne Bennett
Flight and Fancy Poem by Joanne Lowery, Artwork by Jim Fuess
Lady Moth Poem by Amanda McCormick
Boogey Man At The Bottom Poem by Jacqueline Jules, Artwork by Rick Lucey
The Thin Black Man With The Gold Tooth Poem by John McKernan, Artwork by John Barrows
Skiing on the Anniversary of Daddy's Death Poem by Suzanne Roberts, Artwork by Martha Lavoué
The Hand of Sky Poem by Judith Skillman, Artwork by Jeff Neugebauer
Babushka Poem by Marina Rubin, Artwork by Sasha Nealand
Friday Night Opera in Ft. Worth, Texas Poem by Sheryl L. Nelms, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
Horse Sense Story by Johnny Gunn, Artwork by John Barrows
July 13, 1966 Story by Karl Miller, Artwork by Andrew McIntyre
Dream Story by Marija Stajic, Artwork by Ashley-Renée Cribbins
The Lawn Chair Story by Susan Moorhead, Artwork by Christopher Woods
Crossing the River Story by Alejandro Ramirez, Artwork by Brett Stout
Mooncake Madness Story by Esta Fischer, Artwork by Diana Paul

Issue 9, November 2011

After the Fire, Artwork by Ashley-Renée Cribbins
Before the Trip, Story by Adetokunbo Abiola, Artwork by John Barrows
The People v. Hiroko Uno, Story by Linda Ferguson, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
Kamadhenu Karma, Story by Paul Many, Artwork by Andrew McIntyre
Who Told Me So?, Story by Rose Hamilton-Gottlieb, Artwork by Eric Greenhut
On The Road Again, Story by Thomas Sullivan, Artwork by Margaret Mendel
After Lunch, Story by Stanley Ely, Artwork by Ashley-Renée Cribbins
The Narcissus, Story by Cari Oleskewicz, Artwork by Ira Joel Haber
Millie's Place, Story by Barbara Ann Eknoian, Artwork by Eric Greenhut
What Might've Been, Story by Bob Mustin, Artwork by Keith Moul
Witches Gumbo, Story by Susan Lynn Solomon, Artwork by SN Jacobson
Receipt at Ogden's Twist, Story by Tom Sheehan, Artwork by Linda Wood
Blocked, Poem by Brigitte Goetze, Artwork by Lottie Corley
Fish, Poem by Larry Schug, Artwork by Ed Coletti
Lady In Waiting, Poem by Dawnell Harrison
Prologue, Poem by John McKernan, Artwork by Courtney Jasiulek
Hendrix' First Grave, Poem by Judith Skillman, Artwork by Jim Fuess
Facebook Again, Poem by Michael Estabrook, Artwork by Fabio Sassi
Ashes, Poem by Juliana Dornellas, Artwork by Hussein Helmy
Campfire Nights, Poem by Kelly Winters, Artwork by John Barrows
Her Eyes My Eyes, Poem by Meredith Escudier, Artwork by Curtis Kent
The Big Bad Wolf, Poem by Jacqueline Jules, Artwork by Rick Lucey

Issue 8, May 2011

The Diamond Merchant Story by Dick Reynolds, Artwork by John Barrows
Secret Life Story by Risa Nye, Artwork by Liz Aragon
After Midnight Non-Fiction by Eric Müller, Artwork by Courtney Jasiulek
Safety or Security Story by Spencer Carvalho, Artwork by Chelsea Walton
When Lucky Underwear is Not Enough Story by Deborah Prum, Artwork by Jim Fuess
The Destination Non-Fiction by Ann Starr, Artwork by Andrew McIntyre
Hitting Home Story by Deborah Shouse, Artwork by Eric Greenhut
Ready to Dance Story by Patty Somlo, Artwork by Laura LoTurco-Gorian
A Call To Breakfast Stoy by Stacie Roach, Artwork by Eric Greenhut
The Composer Stoy by Marci Goodman, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
Prophecy Almost True Poem by Joanne Lowery, Artwork by John Barrows
Texas Cockroaches Poem by Sheryl L. Nelms, Artwork by John Barrows
The Rigors of Solitude Poem by Neil Carpathios, Artwork by Jeff Neugebauer
Phases Poem by Kelly Winters, Photography by James Hannibal
In the Middle of CornfieldsPoem by Stephanie Claesson, Photography by Christopher Woods
An Urban Drawl Poem by Mark Danowsky, Photography by Ira Joel Haber
the "wedding" Poem by Meg Eden
Sour Sunset Poem by Amanda Wells, Photography by SN Jacobson
Cover Art By John Barrows

Issue 7, November 2010

The Bus Shelter at Lake and France Poem by Francine Marie Tolf, Artwork by Ed Coletti
Encounters Poem by Sarah DeCorla-Souza, Artwork by James Hannibal
Simply Eating Her Salad Poem by Michael Estabrook, Artwork by Hussein Helmy
Living in the Moment II Poem by Elizabeth Swados, Artwork by Andrew McIntyre
Coats Poem by Allison Whittenberg, Artwork by Amelia Lewis
Finding a Sock Poem by Jacqueline Jules, Artwork by Rick Lucey
Anti Coleus Poem by Joanne Lowery, Artwork by John Barrows
Misery Loves Company Poem by Kelly Winters, Artwork by John Barrows
June Poem and Artwork by Judith Skillman
Teenage Obsession Poem by Jenny Foy
Pressure Story by Jeff Burd, Artwork by Colin Maisonpierre
Two Chairs Story by Bob Mustin, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
Jimmy's Class Story by John McFarland, Artwork by Sasha Nealand
Dream Dilemmas Story by M.V. Montgomery, Artwork by España Sheriff
Cat Concern Story by Meredith Escudier, Artwork by Jenny Foy
Family Cooking Story by Spencer Carvalho, Artwork by John Barrows
Okies in Da Hood Story by Tricia Sutton
A Night on Treasure Island Story by Eric R. Wynants
Cover Art By Marshall Almeida

Issue 6, May 2010

Her Photographs Poem by Christine Brandel
The Bean Clams Poem by Andrea Potyondy-Smith, Artwork by Jim Fuess
Pins Poem by John Grey, Artwork by Francis Raven
Scrabble (Or Nietzsche) Poem by Marissa Forbes, Artwork by Courtney Jasiulek
Skunks Poem by JB Mulligan, Artwork by John Barrows
The Mountain Inhales Poem and Photography by Philip Kent
The Other Eve Poem by Judith Skillman, Artwork by Hussein Helmy
Dora Circa the War Years Poem by Allison Whittenberg
Feeding Her Mother Grapefruit Poem by Kileen Gilroy
'Library Girl' Poem by Ed O'Dwyer, Artwork by Rick Lucey
Daddy and Venice Poem by Jacqueline Jules, Artwork by John Barrows
You've Set Fire to My Sleep Poem by Eva Langman, Artwork by Liz Aragon
Winter Berries Poem by Katie Fesuk, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
Airline Poem by Kelly Winters, Artwork by James Hannibal
Iris and the Bear Poem by Cary Tucker
Thrift Shop Poem by Joan McNerney
Strawberry Rain Poem by Joanne Lowery
The Trumpet Poem by Juliana Dornellas
UTI: Snippets of My Life Story by Justin Zinck, Artwork by Courtney Jasiulek
The Exterminator Story by Jennifer Lorang, Artwork by John Barrows
Six Beers and a Dog Story by Diane Payne, Artwork by España Sheriff
First Kiss Story by David Pérez
Exit Wounds Story by Tamara Linse, Artwork by Colin Maisonpierre
Absinthe Story by James Weaver
Second Thoughts Story by Dick Reynolds
Defiant Dreams Story by Pamela L. Laskin, Artwork by James Hannibal
Writers Chat Room Story by Fred Andersen
Fourteen Story by Jean Russell
Shades of Gray Story by Ronald Paxton, Art by John Barrows
Cover by Sasha Nealand

 

Issue 5, November 2009

More Memories than Kicks on Rt. 66 Story and Photos by James L. Weaver
Earnest Money Story by Louis Gallo, Artwork by España Sheriff
The Bus Driver Story by Marci Goodman, Artwork by James Hannibal
Marco and Margarita Story by Emily Andrade
A Man's Castle is His Home Story by Meredith Escudier, Artwork by Diana Blackwell
A Man and a Mouse Story by Steven Mendel, Artwork by John Barrows
Spanish Lessons Story by Katherina Audley
Where's an Ocean When You Need One? Story by Alexandra Gauss
Quality Stalking with Steve: Primitive Technologist Poem by Ungelbah Davila
Dawn of the Dead Poem by Kelly Winters, Artwork by Rick Lucey
Earth Poem by Shanti Weiland
Strawberry Fever Poem by Barbara F. Lefcowitz
Pear Poem by Rick Marlatt, Artwork by Laura LoTurco-Gorian
Perfect Husband For A Poet Poem by Jacqueline Jules
Margie's Got Her Game Face On Poem by Nicole Moro, Artwork by Sasha Nealand
The Only Fish Poem by Amy Elizabeth Ward, Artwork by James L. Weaver
Strawberries Poem by Larry Schug
Petty Point Saga Poem by Roberta P. Feins, Artwork by Laura LoTurco-Gorian
Someone Messy Poem by Juliana Dornellas, Artwork by L. Aragon
Raccoon Artwork by Art Steffes

 

Issue 4, April 2009

Circus Life Here We Come! Story by Brittney Wright, Art by John Barrows
Life Slips, Poem by Allison Whittenberg
Talking to an Identical Twin, Poem by Taylor Mali
Gendaway: a tale, Story by Pamela Laskin, Photography by James Hannibal
The Birthday Party, Poem by John Dutterer
Schultz, the Monolog, Poem by Sherry Steiner, Graphic Layout by Nicole Steiner
Rubbers, Story by Edward Doughtie, Artwork by Sasha Nealand
A Palpitating Heart, Poem by Henrietta Bensussen, Photography by SN Jacobson
Squeaky the Clown, Poems by Suzanne Roberts, Artwork by Jeff Neubebauer
Shrinking, Story by Patty Somlo, Artwork by Ron Meadow
Thanks for the Turkey Leg, Poem by Michele Salvail
Lovers in the Park, Poem by Jacqueline Jules
How to Make Blueberry Pancakes, Story by Chuck Augello
Mangoes, Poem by Melissa Guillet, Liberal contest Winner!
At The Organic Frozen-Food Section, Poem and Artwork by Courtney Jasiulek
The Way to Heaven, Story By Richard Reynolds, Artwork by España Sheriff
Cicada Politics, Poem by Jacqueline Jules
Help Your Self, Story by Steven Mendel
Nature Morte, Poem by Judith Skillman
Cover Art, by John Barrows

 

Issue 3, Nov 2008


22nd Street Station, poem by Cary Tucker, photography by SN Jacobson
How to Spot a Tourist in an Italian Cappuccino Bakery, story by James Weaver
The Guardian, story by Dann Lopez, art by John Barrows
Interlude With Lisa, poem by Daisy Collins
Anti-Poem, poem by Jenny Foy
Shy Band Boy, poem by Jenny Foy
Autumn’s Breeze, story by Luke Knowles, photography by James Hannibal
Farewell, story by Luke Knowles
Art of Sasha Nealand, art by Sasha Nealand, story by Eva Barrows
ShootAnyAngle Photography, bio and photography by James Hannibal
Photography of SN Jacobson, bio and photography by SN Jacobson
A State of Confusion, story by D.A. Dement, photography by James Hannibal
Stop When Red Lights Are Flashing, story by Angela Schiavone, art by Rick Lucey
Cover art by John Barrows

 

Issue 2, April 2008


Can’t Help Feeling the Force, poem by Cary W. Tucker, photo by James Hamiter
Coffee for Camelle, story by Stacy Meyn
Escaping the River, story by D.A. Dement, art by Nani Ratnawati
Glory of the Day, poem and art by Sasha Nealand
I Make the Gowns, poem by Cary W. Tucker
Into the Woodwork, story by Luke Knowles
Mr. Sullivan’s Work, story by Bob Jones, art by Sasha Nealand
Ned the Never Nude, story by Sarah Montoro
Ozzie’s Broom, story by Dann Lopez
Sherman, story by Sarah Montoro
The Story of Esau, poem by Eva Langman, art by James Weaver
The Sparrow, story by Luke Knowles
Unfairytale, story by Emily, art by John Barrows
Writer’s Block, story by Randall, art by Alex Chiu
Cover art by Audrey Roy

 

Issue 1, Dec 2007


Imitation Fruit 3D, art by Mark Johnson
Hotel Chelsea, story by James Weaver
Jazzed, story by D.A. Dement
Poems by Jean Martin
Poems by Nani Ratnawati
Observations by the Man on the Moon, story by Emily
Paper and String, artwork by James Weaver
Radiate, Poem by Ryan Combes, artwork by Espana Sheriff
Cover art by Gini Barrows