Pen in Hand (PIH) is the official literary publication of the Maryland Writers’ Association, published biannually in January and July. Maryland Writers’ Association is dedicated to the art, business, and craft of writing. Founded in 1988, MWA is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. This issue includes poetry, short stories, memoirs, and essays. Editors: Roderick Deacey, Kari Martindale Contributors to this Issue include: Fran Abrams, Nicole Abuhamada, A. L. Kaplan, S. M. Berberich, Lora Berg, Shirley J. Brewer, Anjum Choudhary, Roderick Deacey, Desiree DiFabio, Kay White Drew, Marc A. Drexler, Claudia Gary, Paul M. Geiger, Gabby Gilliam, Salisa L. Grant, David Hoffman, Stephen Huff, Barbara Schilling Hurwitz, Jon Ketzner, Maggie Kaprielian, Abby Kusmin, Elisabeth Lang, Bethany Liberto, Kari Martindale, Mary McCoy, Andrew McDowell, Susan Moger, Anita Nahal, Joanne Oh, Terri Simon’s, Jack Slocomb, Julie Robin Solomon, Lois Perch Villemaire, and Zorina Exie Frey