“The Mighty Kwapo” by Kristine Simelda
Kwapo can’t remember the words to the song, but it doesn’t matter. These days the show is strictly burlesque . . .
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“Southside Valentine” by Richie Narvaez
Detective Almodovar, half Polish, half Puerto Rican, sits in the playground at the corner of Borinquen Plaza and Rodney Street.
“The Day of Gay Parade” by James Brydon
Today, Ultras threw rocks and policemen fled. Tonight, Ivana is still standing, the breeze tickling her skin.
“The Hula Girl” by Nathan Ward
She had been with him since he was a young ensign on his first leave in Manila . . .
“The Last Caucasian” by Yvette R. Murray
Dr. Stacey Roman watched as Roy, Chief Militia for Apex building, put down the copy of Fire Next Time he had been reading to reluctantly unlock the door for her.
Bernice L. McFadden is Go On Girl! Book Club’s 2018 Author of the Year
Congratulations to Akashic author Bernice L. McFadden, who has been named the Go On Girl! Book Club’s 2018 Author of the Year in honor of her novel The Book of Harlan!
“Pancakes” by A.M. Haynes
“Don’t like it! Don’t like it!” the tiny human shouted at me.
“Our Dirty Little Secrets” by Geoffrey Philp
It must have been a gunshot. I’d know the sound of a .45 anywhere.
