GRANDE DAME LITERARY
Women Writers Vibrant Voices
MARCH
2023
Thank you to the many writers
who have submitted new material!
We love to see repeat authors and we are
always looking for new ones.
We may love summer warmth, autumnal hues, and winter hibernation, but in the spring, we come to life and embrace the world as if nothing came before and we are given the chance to start all over again.
SHORT STORIES
A Solstice Story by JC Reilly
A Brooklyn Bargain by Martha Patterson
My Sexuality by Kale Choo Hanson
Rocky Coast by Edna Schneider
The Reunion by Lee Ann Summers
MEMOIRS
Michael Again by Amy V Egbert
Jubilada is Spanish for Retirement by Mary Kay Feather
Blessed Mother by Patricia Feeney
Lost & Found by Shantell Powell
The Pseudo-Engagement Ring by Helga Gruendler-Schierloh
My Erotica Matriculation by Kelly Barlow
NEWS & NOTEWORTHY
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GENRES WE ACCEPT
SHORT STORIES / STORY-STYLE MEMOIR / POETRY
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LITERARY CHICK-LIT
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UPMARKET WOMEN'S CONTEMPORARY
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COMEDY, DRAMEDY, ROM-COM
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ROMANCE
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DRAMA
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MAGICAL REALISM
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HUMOROUS
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MYSTERY, SUSPENSE, THRILLER, MURDER
light on gore/heavy on humor/shocking -
FOOD, ANYTHING WITH FOOD
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NO GRAPHIC DEPICTIONS OF ABUSE
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NOTHING DIVISIVE OR DISCRIMINATORY
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DIFFICULT SUBJECT MATTER HANDLED
WITHIN PARAMETERS OF OTHER GUIDELINES
(CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS)
ABOUT GDL
Traditionally, a Grande Dame is an older woman who is well-respected in her community. At Grande Dame Literary, we believe there is a Grande Dame in every woman. Age is irrelevant.
Women's voices are important. Women's opinions and thoughts are equal to all
and second to none.
Lift your vibrant voice and write.
Be heard. Grande Dame Literary is listening.
Women supporting women who write.
Write. We are here for you.
WHY, THANK YOU.
JAMI HUNT-WILLIAMS
I've been called many things as a woman: loud, outspoken, too much. I'd like to be known as vibrant.
STEPHANIE MILLER
I have never been so delighted to receive a rejection letter. Thank you to the editor that took the time to read my story, give it some thought, and send me feedback.
JOANNA MARSH
Thank you very much for publishing my work. I feel honored.