Episode 26: Preparation H is Easy on the Mouth

In this episode, our lovely and larger-than-usual editorial table discusses “Vultures,” a work of fiction written by Alex Pickett. In the winter of 2010, Alex Pickett volunteered for six months at a state park in Alaska, which is where he got most of the information for this story...   When Tim reads! (via Wikimedia)    In this episode, our lovely and larger-than-usual editorial table discusses “Vultures,” a work of fiction written by Alex Pickett.  In the winter of 2010, Alex Pickett volunteered for six months at a state park in Alaska, which is where he got most of the information for this story. Think cold: as in the characters, the stark landscape, the miles of snow. As our podcast newbie Maureen puts it, “Vultures” fosters a great discussion among our team. We all agree that the characters were natural, and created a gripping tension that made us keep reading. Despite the hopeful and heroic (?) ending, we were left contemplating self-awareness, desperation, and a darker view of people as both predators and prey. Does “Vultures” get a thumbs up from PBQ? Listen and find out. One thing’s for sure, this one was a “Tuffy!” Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to let us know what you think with #woodengravestones As always, read on!   Present at the Editorial Table:   Kathleen Volk Miller Jason Schneiderman Marion Wrenn Tim Fitts Denise Guerin Sara Aykit Maureen McVeigh   Engineering Producer: Joe Zang