Books & Literature
Rubicon Beach
In "Rubicon Beach," Steve Erickson blends reality with the surreal, peering into a not-so-distant future where people struggle to stay present amid a decaying society.
Jun 26th, 2011 by Abbie Amadio
Are you there God? It’s Me, Margaret
Just in time for summer, "Retro Reads" revisits our favorite books from the past - the ones worth reading again. And again.
Jun 12th, 2011 by Jennifer Kaufman
A Dem Bones fairy tale
It was known that while the ladies of the court collected rubies and pearls, the Queen was given to collecting…sausages.
Jun 5th, 2011 by Stella Cretek
The Prince and the Bald Spot (or how he got his hairball)
With the Royal Wedding is a week away, folks are in a tizzy over the Prince's hair. Judith pens an ode to the receding follicles of HRH William of Wales.
Apr 24th, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Women warriors fight, die and live with a Band of Sisters
Make no mistake, our female soldiers are in the thick of combat. Author Kirsten Holmstedt starts the discussion about these women warriors.
Apr 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Hello, Stacie Michelle Williams
The new storyteller plans to delve into the history of the hotel and its colorful employees, giving voice to the untold stories housed within The Pfister.
Apr 7th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
Pfister names Narrator finalists
Six finalists have been chosen for The Pfister's next Narrator position. Panelist Judith Ann Moriarty offers a behind the scenes look at the selection process.
Mar 18th, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty
An Irish tale
Each year when everyone but the Irish celebrate St. Pat’s Day, my thoughts turn to the whereabouts of me great grandmudder, a rippin' wench if there ever was one.
Mar 17th, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Talking to Girls About Duran Duran
80s pop provides the backdrop as author and music journalist Rob Sheffield navigates his own awkward adolescence, and later the rough terrain of adulthood.
Mar 6th, 2011 by Jennifer Kaufman
Why the Badger bristles
Snug in his underground sett, the Badger couldn’t help but notice the rumbling of thousands of boot-clad feet as they shook the ground above his abode...
Mar 5th, 2011 by Stella Cretek
Comedy, absinthe and recycled art
Open call for the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Great Lakes Distillery wants your poster art, plus applications for Redline and Pfister residencies due March 1.
Feb 26th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
A Guy Named Pea
I met him online -- "Pea@pickapea.com." Figuring he’d be just right for a Princess like me, I decided to give it a shot.
Feb 13th, 2011 by Stella Cretek
