In this issue we chat with Minneapolis singer/songwriter Matt Jennings in the “Shaking the Muse,” section, give you lots of new fiction and poetry, including our first R. Meltzer challenge winners, Julia Klatt and Alex Stollis, and three new songs for your inspiration. In case that’s not enough, we’ve recently added the Summer 2007 and Fall 2007 issues to the “Shook” page. Just be sure not to let your boss catch you shaking on company time. We don't need the man coming after us, if you know what I mean. We leave you now with news you can use from Mason Jennings, the accomplished brother of this issue's featured musician, Matt Jennings: "Keep your boots pointed west and to the left of the police."We will try.Your editorsNice&Smooth