Pembroke Magazine, No. 36 focuses on the work of two important Southern writers, Chris Fuhrman and Tim McLaurin.  The tribute to Chris Fuhrman was compiled by D.G. Martin and features several essays on Fuhrman and his work. There are also several poems by Fuhrman and three short stories, "Thirteen," "The Big Catch," and "How to Pick Up Girls." An impressive array of personal photographs are also featured in this section.

Professor Emeritus Joe Mandel compiled the special tribute to Tim McLaurin. Readers will find many photographs, an interview with McLaurin, and personal remembrances by Carol McLaurin, Meghan McLaurin, Lee Smith, Kaye Gibbons, Pat Conroy, Elizabeth Spencer, Clyde Edgerton, and many, many others.

         In addition to the features on McLaurin and Fuhrman, this edition of Pembroke Magazine includes a spotlight on the work of poet Gunter Kunert with an introductory essay by Reinhold Grimm. There is also a special selection of poems by Valter Maccaferri as well as an interview with the poet. There is an interview with Robert Morgan, an NC writers' salute to William S. Powell, several short stories, memoirs, photos, and many wonderful poems.