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