Books & Literature
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
A Dem Bones Fairytale
She dared to peek over the edge of the vat and tumble in. A few gulps and she was coated from head to toe. But beneath the chocolate crust, her heart beat on...
Dec 26th, 2010 by Stella Cretek
Inspiration for DIY gifting
Just in time for the holidays! Needle work diva Vickie Howell's "Craft Corps" is a great read for seasoned crafters and fair weather DIY enthusiasts alike.
Nov 26th, 2010 by Jennifer Kaufman
An enduring commitment to the written word
The book center has long been a haven for artists and writers of all shades. This Friday, Woodland Pattern celebrates 30 years devoted to the art of literature.
Nov 18th, 2010 by Blaine Schultz
Pfister broadens its commitment to the arts with in-house storyteller
The Pfister Hotel is holding an open call for experienced writers interested in a 6-month residency. Details here.
Sep 20th, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
Confessions of a nail biter
Nail biters are like squirrels. You can hardly ever beat them down.
Sep 5th, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
The Saga of Rita Sue LaDeux
I alone know who swung that ax. I can see her now … her flaming red hair blowing in the wind.
Aug 22nd, 2010 by Stella Cretek
The Sound of the Horn
The main character is a horn, or rather, the sound emitted from a horn, but the source of it is where? A lovely, quiet tale by Nicholas Frank
Aug 8th, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
The continuing tale
Whether or not Tant was ever fingered for copping Slotz -- along with fifty or more innocent citizens --is not a matter of record.
Jul 18th, 2010 by Stella Cretek
Summer Reading, pt. 7
TCD wraps its Summer Reading series with Cousteau's seafaring adventures, a bit of speculative fiction from Margaret Atwood and a Hemingway classic.
Jul 11th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
