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The Literary Bone

THE LITERARY BONE

About Me

This is not so much about me but about what we are.
WE ARE THE LITERARY BONE
Still curious? Stay tuned....

Want a hint? Check out: The Official Literary Bone Blog
Semi-Annual Print Journal of Genre & Mainstream Literature

My Interests

Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Slipstream, Anthologies, Humor, Westerns, Mainstream Literature

I'd like to meet:

Calling all writers

Hailing all readers

Come one, come all


The Literary Bone is Paypal Certified, and it is one of the safest methods of payment worldwide...We are published twice a year (Semi-Annually), and our first issue is 170 pages! Seasoned writers, as well as award-winning & award-nominated veterans in the field of short fiction today.

THE LITERARY BONE #1, Summer 2007 Print Issue: ONLY $9.99 (USD + S & H).

Also available as a PDF Download for only $2.06 (US Dollars).
CLICK "LULU" TO ORDER LITERARY BONE #1:

ISSUE #1 Fiction by:
Ken Goldman, Kevin Coyle, Kristine Ong Muslim, Donna Taylor Burgess, Vera Searles, T.R. Healy, Andrew Hook, P.S. Gifford, Faye Sizemore, Cathy Strasser, CJ Carter-Stephenson, Gayla Chaney, Christopher Hivner, Selena Thomason, DJ Burnham, Victor Giannini, Scott Lyerly, Steve Redwood, Tala Bar, Brendan Connell, and John Everson.

Edited & Compiled by: Lawrence R. Dagstine & Christine Sta. Maria.


ISSUE #2 Fiction by:

COMING EARLY 2008
Ken Goldman, Steven J. Dines, Nickolaus Pacione, Jason Earls, William H. Wandless, Peter Tennant, Kaylea Hascall Champion, Rhys Hughes, Steve Redwood, Sharon Maria Bidwell, Stephen Chambers, Faye Sizemore, Eric Enck, Cathy Strasser, Jamie Lin, and P.S. Gifford
NON-FICTION by: P.S. Gifford, Lawrence R. Dagstine, Frank Burton, and much more to be added here soon...
Edited & Compiled by: Lawrence R. Dagstine & Christine Sta. Maria.
Preview the Genre & Mainstream Literary Journal here: The Literary Bone Ordering Info/Page Previews

Movies:

Horror, Asian Tartan Extreme

Television:

Lost, Doctor Who, Deadwood, Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy

My Blog

LITERARY BONE #1: SELLS 250th COPY!!! Let's Celebrate!!

Okay folks, I'm back a little early.  Had a bad pneumonia.  Actually, still do.  So I'm on some big red antibiotics and bedrest for the next two weeks.  I have a LOT...
Posted by The Literary Bone on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:30:00 PST

THE LITERARY BONE .2 - "ALTERNATE COVER" Preview

As you may well know, a Killer Clowns themed anthology was supposed to be put out sometime in 2009.  I'm axing it.  I just have no time, especially with a kid on the way.  To be honest,...
Posted by The Literary Bone on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:10:00 PST

THE OFFICIAL "LAWRENCE R. DAGSTINE" BLOG...

Very soon I will be going on maternity leave with my associate editor, so as you may know I will be taking a short hiatus from reading and writing.  This hiatus (or leave) also includes The Liter...
Posted by The Literary Bone on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:45:00 PST

CHILLING TALES MAGAZINE - Have a Look!

The Literary Bone is proud to present its latest plug, a NEW kind of magazine (scheduled to debut December 2007/January 2008), which will be showcasing "true" tales of terror and horror and ...
Posted by The Literary Bone on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:21:00 PST

THE LITERARY BONE 2.0: Coming Soon to a Reader Near You!!!

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away...   THE LITERARY BONE 2.0 (Teaser Cover/Teaser Ad) STARRING: Ken Goldman     -     Steven J. Dines  &...
Posted by The Literary Bone on Fri, 18 May 2007 01:36:00 PST

THE LITERARY BONE Ranked No. 2 on DUOTROPE!!!

Wow, I found this interesting.  Even though we're closed to submissions for the rest of 2007 while we prep Literary Bone #2, DUOTROPE Digest (one of the leading Online Market Sites for Fiction Wr...
Posted by The Literary Bone on Wed, 16 May 2007 09:25:00 PST

LITERARY BONE'S "NEW" Science Fiction Columnist

The Literary Bone #2 SCIENCE FICTION Column: It's my pleasure to announce that Frank Burton of the United Kingdom, is LB's new Science Fiction Columnist.  Welcome Aboard, Frank, and welcome to Th...
Posted by The Literary Bone on Mon, 14 May 2007 11:24:00 PST

THE LITERARY BONE: 3000 FRIENDS!!! We Thank You...

For Number 3000... And here's to our next 3000... With an average of 10 to 25 pending friend requests (sometimes more) per day on average, we'll be approaching 3000 friends any day now.  Our...
Posted by The Literary Bone on Fri, 04 May 2007 07:20:00 PST

THE SMALL PRESS and THE PROS - honestly, is there a difference?

Recently, I engaged in an interesting discussion with a couple of writer friends in the Whispers of Wickedness Magazine forum (check out their site here: www.ookami.co.uk), and the subject was ce...
Posted by The Literary Bone on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:51:00 PST

THE LITERARY BONE: Future Deadlines, Goals, and Other Info.

THE LITERARY BONE: Future Deadlines, Goals, and Other Stuff... I'd like to announce some new changes to our schedule: new future deadlines, updated information, and other stuff regarding The...
Posted by The Literary Bone on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:20:00 PST