Harris Tobias’ poem The Grill appeared here as part of Contributor Series 8: Feast and Famine in March. He thinks spring may finally be upon us. My allergies say he’s right. What season is it where you are?  Hints of Spring By Harris Tobias I saw some hints of spring outside my door But I was wary, […]

Charles Clifford Brooks III has had work published in The Dead Mule, Eclectica, Gloom Cupboard, Cerebration, Underground Voices, Alba, Zygote in My Coffee, Prick of the Spindle, Conversations, Unlikely 2.0, and The Cartier Street Review. His poetry has been featured on the Joe Milford Poetry Show and 15 Minutes of Poetry. He has several poetry collections […]

Nicole Brickman lives in Columbus OH, where she teaches her middle school students to love reading and writing. She holds a BA in education/English from Hunter College in New York City and an MA in literature from the University of Connecticut. Her work has been published in Long River Review, technicolor, and Poetic Medicine. She enjoys spending time […]

Kristi Cheyney is a native South Floridian, now making her home with her family in Gainesville. When she is not writing she is a college administrator, musician, wife, and mother of 2 little boys. Kristi’s previous publications include short fiction titles, nonfiction book chapters, and articles for magazines and newspapers. deportation By Kristi Cheyney it […]

Dan Barkye’s poem Going on a First Date appeared here in February 2011. taste me By Dan Barkye taste me, said he taste me, said she taste my best taste my chest taste and test take the quest of yesterday and make it through the day, eat and drink and feast take me and make me