Tattoos: A Main Street Rag Anthology

Edited by Alice Osborn

Every tattoo tells a story.

Tattoos: A Main Street Rag Anthology brings together fifteen talented authors from across the United States to explore the deeply personal meanings behind body art. From stories of love and remembrance to identity, regret, courage, and transformation, each piece reveals how permanent marks often reflect life’s most meaningful moments.

Edited by Alice Osborn and published by Main Street Rag in 2012, this 260-page anthology demonstrates the remarkable diversity of voices found in contemporary short fiction.

About the Anthology

Tattoos have long served as symbols of memory, belonging, rebellion, and personal expression.

The stories in this anthology move beyond the ink itself to explore the emotions and experiences that inspire people to leave permanent marks on their bodies. Each author brings a unique perspective, creating a collection that is thoughtful, humorous, heartbreaking, and unforgettable.

Alice’s Editorial Role

As editor, Alice worked closely with contributors to shape each story while preserving the distinctive voice of every writer.

Her editorial philosophy has always been to strengthen a manuscript without changing what makes it uniquely the author’s own—a philosophy she continues to apply to every client manuscript today.

Book Details

Publisher: ‎ Mint Hill Books
Publication date: ‎ January 1, 2012
Print length ‏ : ‎ 260 pages
ISBN-10: ‎ 1599483807
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1599483801

Purchase the Book

Tattoos is available through Amazon and select booksellers.

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