Pen in Hand: Literary Journal of the Maryland Writers' Association, January 2017

Pen in Hand is the official biannual literary journal of the Maryland Writers’ Association. This January 2017 edition includes poetry, short stories, a memoir, and a play.

Contents:

Message from the Editor – Dr. Tapendu K. Basu

Message from the President of MWA—Eileen Haavik McIntire

An Interview with Steven Leyva, Editor

Poetry

Hospitality--Rachel E. Hicks

Birth of the Girl-Child – Rachel E. Hicks

Remnants of Empire—Rachel E. Hicks

Marley Station Mall Reunion—Meg Eden

A Project on Long-Term Goals---Meg Eden

A Visit to the Doctor of Herbal Medicine—Laura Shovan

The Color of Her Volkswagen—Lynne Spigelmire Vita

Evolution in Reverse—Lalita Noronha

Early September Evenings—Thomas L. Budesheim

Haiku—Andrew McDowell

Short Stories

Walk to Morning—Barbara Morrison

The Mountain Man—Eileen Haavik McIntire

Murder on Death Row—Dick Ellwood

Memoir

A Professor Learns to Write—Dr. Fred L. Pincus

Drama

A Play in One Act: Do Carrots Prevent Cataract?—Gandharva raja