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Contributor News
Vera Kewes Salter‘s new poetry collection titled Girl on the Underground can be ordered from Broadstone Media.
Robert Walton’s story “Stradivari Broomstick” was accepted for Alternative Liberties II, an upcoming anthology of protest literature. His Editor ghostly Western tale “La Loca” was featured a recent Kaidankai podcast. And his most recent book is Joaquin’s Gold. Infamous bandit Joaquin Murrieta is the main character and the stories included are based on Central California history and legend. You can find it on Amazon.
CL editor Nancy Kay Clark co-hosts a book review podcast called Mom and Son Book Reviews. In latest episode features a review of popular sci-fi/fantasy novel Dungeon Crawler Carl.
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Feb. 16, 2026
Monday’s story:
Tough criteria. “Red Flag Roundup” by Leo Jerez
Feb. 17, 2026
Tuesday’s story:
You’re my Person. “Emergency Contact” by Celia Chandler
Feb. 18, 2026
Wednesday’s flash fiction story:
Meet cute in the digital age. “Journey’s End in Lovers Meeting” by Hildie S. Block
Feb. 19, 2026
Thursday’s story:
Match-maker. “The Dating Doula” by V. J. Hamilton
