Links to Contributors, Friends and Writing Resources


  • David Lee Summers is the editor of Tales of the Talisman.

  • Laura Givens is the art director of Tales of the Talisman.

  • Wayne James and his collection, When Only the Moon Rages can be found here.

  • Joy V. Smith is the author of Sugar Time. Her short story "Flashback" appeared in issue 16 of Hadrosaur Tales.

  • Neal Asher's "Dragon in the Flower" was reprinted in Hadrosaur Tales 8. "Dragon in the Flower" forms part of Asher's well-received novel, Gridlinked. Look for more work by Neal Asher in Hadrosaur Tales 16 and issue 1 of Tales of the Talisman.

  • Elizibeth Barrette's Speculative Fiction Poetry. This page includes the poem, "Sunflower, Moonflower" that originally appeared in Hadrosaur Tales 3.

  • Anthony Bernstein is a poet who has appeared in issues 1.4 and 2.1 of Tales of the Talisman with more forthcoming.

  • Mark Anthony Brennan has published numerous stories in both Hadrosaur Tales and Tales of the Talisman. His story "Loyalists" in Hadrosaur Tales 16 was recommended for the Sidewise Award in 2004.

  • M.H. Bonham has flash fiction appearing in Tales of the Talisman 1.4. She is also the talented author of the novel Prophecy of Swords published by Yard Dog Press.

  • Marcia Borell is the cover artist for issues 14, 15, 17, 18, and 21 of Hadrosaur Tales. She also had fiction in issues 17 and 18 of Hadrosaur Tales. Marcia has two flash fiction stories in Tales of the Talisman 1.2.

  • Jim Dunlap is a frequent contributor to Hadrosaur Tales. We've featured his poetry and short fiction. In addition to Jim's personal site, you should also visit The Voices for Africa Page. This is an extremely important poetry project spearheaded by Jim. The pages contain some very powerful poetry bringing attention to the crises and turmoil in Africa.

  • Karl El-Koura's story "The Clickety-Clacketies" is featured in issue 1.4 of Tales of the Talisman.

  • Jeff Fenzel's story "The Enigma Motive" is featured in the second issue of Tales of the Talisman.

  • Stories and poems by Mark Fewell have appeared in issues 12, 13, 14, 16 and 20 of Hadrosaur Tales. Not enough, you say? He also has a story in the premier issue of Tales of the Talisman.

  • Paula Fleming is the author of "Why Ending's Matter" published in Hadrosaur Tales.

  • Thorsten Grambow is an illustrator who will have work in issue 1.4 of Tales of the Talisman.

  • Henry P. Gravelle wrote a delicious vampire tale for Hadrosaur Tales 17. Follow the link to learn more about his books, poetry, and stories. He also appeared in Hadrosaur Tales 20.

  • D.F. Lewis is an author from the U.K. who is featured regularly on our pages.

  • Rebecca Inch-Partridge has appeared three times in the pages of Hadrosaur Tales. Two of her stories deal with the rigors of paramedics in the future. You will find her stories in Hadrosaur Tales issues 9, 10, and 18.

  • David B. Riley has appeared in several issues of Hadrosaur Tales. He is the editor of Trails: Intriguing Stories of the Old West. Visit his homepage to learn about novels, The Brotherhood and The Two Devils along with his other writing.

  • Liam Sansome wrote "The Hangman" which appears in Volume 2, Issue 1 of Tales of the Talisman.

  • Kevin Schramm of the The Mollys contributed music to our audio book, Culhwch & Olwen. One of the pieces is "Hat Trick," now the title track of one of their albums.

  • L.B. Sedlacek is a poet who has appeared a number of times in Tales of the Talisman and Hadrosaur Tales.

    One of our goals at Hadrosaur Tales is to help authors grow. While we would love to publish every good story that comes to us, it's just not possible. Also, there are stories that come to us that we may consider not-so-good, but another editor will love.

    Below are links to market lists, writer's groups, and individual markets that might prove of further help in your growth as an artist.

    Market Lists on the Web

  • Ralan's Market List is the one most frequently used by Hadrosaur Tales editor, David Lee Summers. He finds it the easiest to use and the most up-to-date of the lists.

  • Spicy Green Iguana is also a very comprehensive and up-to-date list.

  • Another nifty list is: The Write Market.

  • Here's a good resource for poets: The Poetry Market is a free subscription-based E-zine that features markets, contest, reviews and news.

  • New at the end of 2004, Dee Rimbaud has launched the AA Independent Press Guide.

    Writer's Groups

  • Absolute Write is a wonderful site run by Jenna Glatzer that includes market listings, a writer's directory and forums.

  • LBF Books is our partner company and they host a lively writer's forum. It can be a good place to keep up on news about Tales of the Talisman and the novels of David Lee Summers and other Talisman contributors.

  • Writer's Beat is also a dynamic writer's forum on the web with topics ranging from fiction and non-fiction to e-books and poetry.

  • Authors in the Des Moines, Iowa area might like to visit the Des Moines Area Writer's Network.

    Selected Markets and Zines

  • Motherbird.com is a wonderful site devoted to poetry, music, and art.

  • Stirring: A Literary Collection appears to be an interesting on-line magazine.

  • Perplexed Puffin Press is a small press specializing in speculative fiction and the Captial Region of British Columbia.

  • Poems-and-poetry.com is a new site in the process of compiling poems.

  • Whim's Place offers an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction, assured to provide something of interest to everyone. Also hosts a quarterly flash fiction contest.

  • Tellyouatale.com brings writers, actors and the internet together as a new way to tell stories. Visit them at:

    Tell You A Tale Welcomes You

    Science Fiction and Fantasy Resource Guides

  • A good resource for fandom information is the Fandom Directory

  • An excellent resource for professional science fiction and fantasy writers is The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

  • Especially for speculative poets: The Science Fiction Poetry Association.

  • KwMap.com - browse the Keyword Map of Hadrosaur.com

    Science Fiction and Fantasy Art Links

  • The Unseen Gallery is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and features fantasy and erotic art.

  • Epilogue.net is a great resource for both artists and people looking for great artwork.

  • Jeff Ward is a frequent Hadrosaur Tales cover artist. He also did the cover art for The Pirates of Sufiro by David Lee Summers.

  • Dee Rimbaud is a very talented artist. His on-line gallery is worth a visit.

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