Bronze Knuckles Magazine

19/07/2024

Everyone loves to get mail. And there's nothing better than a personal recommendation.

Subscribers and contributors in the US, you will find one of eleven different pre-stamped postcards along with your Bronze Knuckles #11. The postcards showcase the cover of one of the first eleven issues along with QR codes to Bronze Knuckles Patreon and the free sampler.

If you enjoy the magazine and are so inclined, I would be very grateful if you were to address the postcard to a friend, family member, random acquaintance, or anyone who you think may enjoy Bronze Knuckles and drop it in the mail. The stamp is already there :)

17/07/2024

Phew! Issue #11 is in the mail and on its way to subscribers and contributors! There's a cool surprise in the envelope this time. This issue really was a journey!

Thank you to everyone who has touched Bronze Knuckles in some way over the last two years. Whether you contributed your work to an issue (or more), or if you are a subscriber, or if you simply liked or shared one of our posts. Its appreciated and will help make Bronze Knuckles a success for the next two years!

13/07/2024

Issue #11 arrives from the printer today! I will get it out in the mail early next week! Thanks for being so patient! It will be worth it for the two year anniversary 56 page super-sized issue!

And, for the first time ever, we have a variant cover of an issue of Bronze Knuckles!

07/07/2024

Just approved the proofs for Bronze Knuckles #11! Getting closer to your mailbox!

20/06/2024

While waiting for news on issue 11 from the printer, I'm going to be investigating something new for issue 12. Perhaps a slight change in format, but also maybe a change that will make print back issues always available and easy to order. And maybe a quicker turnaround on printing time...

And check out this great new ad by Sean McMillan!

04/06/2024

Thinking of subscribing to Bronze Knuckles but not sure? Download the Free Sampler on Patreon to get a taste of what the magazine and its creators have to offer. Included in this sampler are excerpts from stories published in Bronze Knuckles issues 1 through 10. You'll find all sorts of stories from all sorts of genres by all sorts of creative people. Whether you are looking for Fantasy, Crime, Adventure, Humor, Sci Fi, or more you'll find it in Bronze Knuckles.

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28/05/2024

Issue #11, our 2 year anniversary issue, is at the printers and boy is it a doozy weighing in at 56 pages! It's got a little of everything in celebration of Bronze Knuckles and the creators that make Bronze Knuckles possible.

I've got a special surprise for creators and print subscribers for this issue, so I'm going to keep somethings under wraps until the issue ships.

But in the meantime, here's a preview of the table of contents.

23/05/2024

Mousterian Investigations Chapters 4-6 went out to subscribers today! Keep an eye on your mailbox!

14/05/2024

Still waiting on Mousterian Investigations #2 from the printer. I hope to hear an ETA soon!

In the meantime work on BK #11 is almost wrapped up. The HUGE 50+ page 2 year anniversary issue! We've got some of everything in this one! Be on the look-out for a table of contents preview in the near future.

19/04/2024

With Mousterian Chapter 4-6 at the printer, and a special Yeet cover colored, I am moving on to working on the special Two Year Anniversary Issue of Bronze Knuckles!

This is going to be a big one. So I'm going to extend the issue deadline out to May 3rd, in hopes of still getting it out in May. I've heard the printer is backed up after moving facilities but we will try our best!

Patreons and Contributors, I am looking into a special cover surprise for you!

11/04/2024

William Messner Loeb's Mousterian Investigation Chapters 4 - 6 is heading to the printer tomorrow!

Check out the sneak peek of the cover by Sean McMillan! And head on over to our Patreon to sign up and make sure you get one! https://www.patreon.com/bronzeknuckles

Did you miss out on the first issue? Email [email protected] to order one now! Or head on over to our Patreon store and instantly buy a digital copy!
https://www.patreon.com/bronzeknuckles/shop/mousterian-investigations-chapters-1-3-97776

16/02/2024

Bronze Knuckles #10 is in the mail to subscribers and contributors and digital copies have been sent out!

Side question: Anyone else have that one person that works at the post office that rolls their eyes every time you walk in? Or is it just me? :)

04/02/2024

Issue #11 marks a big milestone for Bronze Knuckles. Two years! I'm looking for ways to really make this issue a celebration so stay tuned for announcements. It looks like it'll be a super sized issue with new work from Alexandre LeVasseur, Keith Gooderson, Anthony Perconti, Jon Erin Mundy, and more! Including a new entry in the Amazing Acres series which will be a bit... different. If you've contributed to the magazine over the last two years or if you have never been published, I'd love to fill this issue to the brim with your work! Check out the pinned post on Facebook or our Patreon page for submission guidelines.

02/02/2024

While we await word that issue #10 is ready to be picked up at the printer, here's a sneak peek at the table of contents for the issue!

30/01/2024

Just approved the digital proof for issue #10!

Check out a sneak peek at the cover by Rusty Gilligan!

16/12/2023

Issue #10 closes on December 31st!

Space is limited but there's room for your Quick Hit!

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15/12/2023

SHIPPING NEXT WEEK!

Don't miss new William Messner-Loebs! You'll never forgive yourself!

If you are not a Bronze Knuckles patron (and really why aren't you?) you can order copies by emailing [email protected]. The non-Patron price is $7 per copy shipping included.

But join the Bronze Knuckles Patreon and get each issue for $5 shipping included.
https://www.patreon.com/bronzeknuckles/membership

08/12/2023

Approved the proof for Mousterian Investigations #1 today!

Give yourself the gift of a brand new William Messner-Loebs story this holiday by subscribing to a Serial tier on the Bronze Knuckles Patreon page!

Great story by William Messner-Loebs. Great art by Sean McMillan. It's a win win! And all proceeds go to Bill and Nadine. So really it's a win win win!

08/12/2023

Bronze Knuckles micro-fiction challenges are now called Quick Hits!

Who's ready for the next challenge with the submissions to appear in issue #10?

THE PROMPT
Your story must include three of these things in some form. For extra fun, use a random number generator to pick three of them at random!
( 1 ) a cursed pair of socks
( 2 ) the world's tiniest diamond
( 3 ) the world's largest piece of coal
( 4 ) a dog with no legs
( 5 ) a purple orchid
( 6 ) a reference to an Edgar Allan Poe story
( 7 ) a Volkswagen Beetle convertible
( 8 ) a moustache
( 9 ) a slice of the worst tasting pie ever

THE RULES
Let's up the word count for this challenge! Your micro-fiction can be up to 1000 words, or up to a one page comic.
Quick Hit submissions are due by December 31st, 2023.
Email your submission to [email protected].

THE PRIZE
Your quick hit will appear in issue #10 and you will receive a free digital copy of the magazine you can share with family and friends.

27/11/2023

The files for Mousterian Investigations chapters 1-3 were sent to the printer today! So I feel like its a great time for a reveal!

Below is a first look at the front and back covers of the first installment. Cover and interior illustrations are provided by the very talented Sean McMillan!

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Make sure you don't miss out on this brand new never before published William Messner-Loebs story! Sign up for one of the two Serial tiers on Bronze Knuckles Patreon now to ensure you receive this issue! All proceeds go directly to Bill and Nadine!

26/11/2023

Amazing Acres is the place to be! Pick up the Amazing Acres Black Friday Digital Bundle and catch up on the genre skipping series of stories now for one low price!

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25/11/2023

Who's up for some adventure? Pick up the Adventurers Inc. Black Friday Digital Bundle and get three thrilling Adventurers Inc stories by Alexandre LeVasseur for one low price!

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24/11/2023

Pick up the Moontreader Black Friday Digital Bundle!

You'll get all three installments of Shane Luttrell's Moontreader story, expertly illustrated by Kent Clark for one low price!

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21/11/2023

Black Friday Deals? We got your Black Friday Deals right here!

Don't miss out on this chance to catch up on the issues you missed at great prices! November 25 through 27 only!

You know you need the pulp magazine that one reader exclaimed "throws you around and leaves you shaken!"

11/11/2023

Issue #10 closes on December 31st!

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27/10/2023

Issue #9 is in the mail to our Patrons and contributors! And to wet your appetite, here's a sneak peek at the Table of Contents!

Issue #10 closes for submissions December 31st. There is plenty of room left in the issue!

And don't forget about the Quick Hits challenge!

18/10/2023

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11/10/2023

Announcing Bronze Knuckles Serial!

The new home for stories that don’t quite fit Bronze Knuckles’ PG-13 (or Teen+) rating, but still beg to be told! Bronze Knuckles Serial will be a quarterly publication, printing a single story in pulse pounding installments, while punching up to an R (or M for Mature) rating.

And to inaugurate the new series we have an amazing author. William Messner-Loebs! The first Serial will be his never-before-published story Mousterian Investigations. It’s hard-boiled. It’s violent. It's sexy. It’s pulpy. And of course it’s infused with Loebian humor!

The first installment, featuring Mousterian Investigations chapters 1 through 3, is scheduled to ship this December with cover and interior art by Sean McMillan. Quarterly installments will follow. All proceeds from Serial issues featuring Mousterian Investigations will go directly to William Messner-Loebs and his wife Nadine.

“How,” you may ask, “do I get Bronze Knuckles Serial featuring Mousterian Investigations by William Messner-Loebs?”

There are a few ways.

First, you can subscribe to one of our new Patreon tiers that will get you print and/or digital copies of both Bronze Knuckles and Bronze Knuckles Serial. You only get charged when a new issue ships. If you are already a subscriber, it’s really easy to update your tier to one of the new ones. I’ve included a link to instructions on how to do so at the end of this post.

Second, you can purchase digital copies of any Bronze Knuckles or Bronze Knuckles Serial issues directly from our Patreon store once they are released.
https://www.patreon.com/bronzeknuckles

Third, you can roll the dice and purchase individual print issues after we have fulfilled all our subscriptions. Simply email [email protected] once the issue has shipped.

But whatever you do, don’t miss out on this new William Messner-Loebs story! With all proceeds benefiting Bill and Nadine, it’s a win-win!

Instructions for updating your membership tier for current Patreon subscribers:
https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000126286-How-to-edit-your-membership

09/10/2023

Issue #9 was just sent to the printer!

And here's the cover reveal! This issue's amazing cover comes to us courtesy of artist David Michel and features Anthony Perconti's character, The Whirlwind! Be sure to subscribe now so you can read his first great adventure in Bronze Knuckles!

And watch this space in the next few days! We have some big announcements in the works, including a new project with a writer and artist many of us know and love, as well as a theme for issue #11 to celebrate two years of Bronze Knuckles!

And don't forget about the latest Quick Hits challenge!