Black Oak Presents is a journal of Mid-American art & culture. This issue brings you short stories by Chavo Antonio, Amelia Cotter, Ulysses Gerdes, and Andy Nowicki, plus art and photography by Mark Swain, Dean M. Vandenhoy, Jamie Williams & more! Plus, you won't want to miss our interview with "Jessamyn and Charles" a musical duo from Peoria, Illinois and winner of our 2010 local music search!