Volume 4 ~ 2004
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Volume 4, Issue 4 :: December 1, 2004

Featured Writing

Three Poems
poetry by Julie Aldegarie

Three Poems
poetry by Ann K. Dowd

Three Poems
poetry by Keli Stafford

Tangents
flash fiction by Brian D. Day

The Matter With Mary-Jayne
flash fiction by Alexandra Fox

Orange Cars and Television
flash fiction by David Holub

Whatcha Got There Babe?
flash fiction by John A. Ward

A Woman Waiting
fiction by John A. Broussard

Tastes Like Bitterbitty
fiction by Sean Conway

Fuck You, Pele and Reynaldo
fiction by Aaron Harper

A Connecting Thread
creative non-fiction by Linda C. Wisniewski

Editor's Picks
Because we edit as a collective, sometimes a piece
one editor feels strongly about will get left out of the main line-up.
We have dubbed these "Editor's Picks."

Baker's Pick * To Hell and Back
fiction by Robb C. Sewell

Beaver's Pick * The Premature Birth of a Story
creative non-fiction by Linda Downing Miller

Boots's Pick * Cathartic Introspection at 3:18PM
creative non-fiction by Matt Hardman

Contest Winners

Three Cheers & A Tiger Writing Contest
Judged by Boots, Ana, and Macfisto
Topic: A sci-fi / fantasy story with a ladder or staircase as a key element.
Word Range: 750-800 words

Gold: They Will Come
by Sarah Mackey

Silver: Falling
by Christine Marlowe

Bronze: Ayken's Steps
by Lori Dehn

Regular Columns

Best of the Boards
Sailor Take Warning
by Nyx

The Snark Zone: Letters From The Editors
The Spirit of the Snark
by Stephanie "Baker" Lenz

 

 

Volume 4, Issue 3 :: September 1, 2004

Featured Writing

Two Poems
poetry by Carl Leggo

The Quilt
poetry by Ruth Malins

Great Grandmother Gorilla
flash fiction by Randall D. Brown

Paris
flash fiction by Josh Dinman

Homecoming
flash fiction by Suki Litchfield

The Picnic
flash fiction by Trish O'Brien-Edwards

Verdigris
flash fiction by Holly Robinson

Kiss Me With Your Mouth Closed
flash fiction by Jeremy S. Simmons

Genesis
fiction by Abbey Davis

Knobby Knees
fiction by Brian D. Moore

Objects Are Closer Than They Appear
fiction by Carol Culver Rzadkiewicz

Supernova
fiction by Leslie Van Newkirk

Night in El Rodeo
creative non-fiction by Andrea Klunder

Wenceslas Square
creative non-fiction by Marissa Priddis

Holy Water
creative non-fiction by Charles P. Ries

Editor's Picks
Because we edit as a collective, sometimes a piece
one editor feels strongly about will get left out of the main line-up.
We have dubbed these "Editor's Picks."

Baker's Pick * Have A Safe Day
fiction by Gary Dudney

Beaver's Pick * poetry by Apryl Fox & J.D. Nelson

Contest Winners

A Midsummer Tale Writing Contest
for creative non-fiction
Judged by Beaver
Theme: Summer Vacation

First: Every Single Thing Matters
by Loretta Mestishen

Second: On: Frozen Foods, Fresh Produce,
and Young Love
by Katherine Vondy

Third: R.A.
by Richard C. Harrison

Honorable Mention:
Roadhouse Soda by Sandra Coker
The Change by Laurie Seidler

Regular Columns

Best of the Boards
Danny
by Robin Hillard

The Snark Zone: Letters From The Editors
30 is a Magic Number
by Erin "Billiard" Nappe

 

 

Volume 4, Issue 2 :: June 1, 2004

Featured Writing

Three Poems
poetry by Lindsay Vaughan

1000 Years Ago
flash fiction by J. Rubino

The Patsy
flash fiction by Miriam N. Kotzin

Annabelle
flash fiction by Ian Kita

Cerulean
flash fiction by Timons Esaias

Playing Kazoo: Rituals
fiction by Jason Arbogast

Big Boys Can't Eat Quiche
fiction by Kathy Maeglin

Pura Vida
creative non-fiction by Matt Mannino

Editor's Picks
Because we edit as a collective, sometimes a piece one editor feels
strongly about will get left out. By introducing Editor's Picks, we'll be able to
showcase a wider variety of work that reflects the tastes of each editor.

Billiard's Pick * Missed
flash fiction by Gina M. DiSarro

Baker's Pick * Jack's Accidental Protest
flash fiction by Kerri Lynn Shaffer

Boots's Pick * Dale's Night
fiction by Ryan Potter

Beaver's Pick * Della
fiction by Gary Dudney

Contest Winners

Three Cheers & A Tiger Writing Contest
Judged by Bonnets and The Bellman.
Topic: A mystery with a garden as the central feature.
Word limit: 1500 - 1700 words.

Gold: In The Andersen's Garden
by Robin Hillard

Silver: Autumn Joy
by Patricia Fish

Bronze: Back to the Garden
by E.E. Mazier

Regular Columns

Too Good Not To Publish: Cover Letters
Dear Lightly Toasted Editors
by Kathy Maeglin

Best of the Boards
A Walk In Space
by Kathy Snyder

The Snark Zone: Letters From The Editors
Finding Audacity
by Theryn "Beaver" Fleming

 

 

Volume 4, Issue 1 :: March 1, 2004

Featured Writing

Sister
flash fiction by Elizabeth Sanger

Strike Zone
flash fiction by John A. Ward

Eyes
fiction by Kevin Gruzewski

Dancing in the Dust
fiction by Suzanne R. Thurman

Not Quite a Ninja
fiction by Ryan Michael Faist

Contest Winners

Third Annual Dead of Winter Writing Contest
Judged by Baker and Billiard.
This year's theme: The Ghost & The Darkness

First: Between Stairs
by Leila Eadie

Second: The Love-Struck Ghost and Madeline
by Mona Awad

Third: First Night
by Brian Maycock

Honorable Mention:
Shadows In The Light by Therese Jeffery
Winter Ghosts, Chinese Tea by Hinkmond Wong

Regular Columns

Best of the Boards
Tango Essay
by waverly
&
Community Spirit
by belwebb

The Snark Zone: Letters From The Editors
Question Authority
by Stephanie "Baker" Lenz