Creatures of Habitat

A Main Street Rag Anthology

Edited by Alice Osborn

Every tattoo tells a story.

Home is far more than an address.

Creatures of Habitat explores the places where we love, struggle, remember, and begin again. Through stories, essays, and poems by writers from across the country, this anthology examines the many meanings of home and the lasting impact it has on our lives.

Published by Main Street Rag in 2015 and edited by Alice Osborn, the collection celebrates the universal experiences that connect us all.

About the Anthology

The idea of home reaches beyond walls and neighborhoods.

For some, home represents comfort and belonging. For others, it carries memories of loss, change, conflict, or hope. The diverse voices in Creatures of Habitat invite readers into kitchens, gardens, porches, childhood bedrooms, and unfamiliar places where life’s most meaningful moments unfold.

Together, these stories and poems remind us that everyone has a place that has shaped who they are.

Alice’s Editorial Approach

Bringing together dozens of voices into a cohesive anthology requires careful editing and thoughtful collaboration.

Alice’s work on Creatures of Habitat reflects the same commitment she brings to every editing project—helping authors present their strongest work while honoring their individual style and vision.

Book Details

Publisher: ‎ Main Street Rag Publishing Company
Publication date: ‎ January 1, 2015
Print length: ‎ 250 pages
ISBN-10: ‎ 1599485133
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1599485133

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