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GRANDE DAME LITERARY

Women Writers Vibrant Voices

We are moving to a quarterly publication schedule.
Submissions are closed until July 1, 2023.

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APRIL Quarterly
2023

Rejoice as the world begins to bloom again.
Pack up scarves, mittens, hats, gloves, and coats.
It's spring.
Put on your rubber boots and raincoat.
Tap your inner child and find a puddle to splash in.

SHORT STORIES

Fried Plantains by Erin Jameson
Bathroom Break by Reyna Gentin
The Vanderbilt Diamond by Robyn Neilsen

MEMOIRS

Moving Day by Polly Hansen
Deportment by MD
Ghost Dog
by Debbie Hagen

Farewell Finally by Gabi Coatsworth
The War Showed Up by Karen Beatty
Role Model in the Supermarket by Noelle Sterne
Wallaby to the Rescue by Shigeko Ito

POETRY

I Don't Regret You, But... by Carmel Rooney
Reminiscence: Mother
by Noelle Sterne

Birth Of A Young Mother by Carmel Rooney
Writing Fizzle by Noelle Sterne

WOMEN WRITERS. VIBRANT VOICES. STAY IN THE LOOP

NEWS & NOTEWORTHY

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As of April, 2023, we will be publishing on

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And some special issues throughout the year.

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GENRES WE ACCEPT

SHORT STORIES / STORY-STYLE MEMOIR / POETRY
  • LITERARY CHICK-LIT

  • UPMARKET WOMEN'S CONTEMPORARY

  • COMEDY, DRAMEDY, ROM-COM

  • ROMANCE

  • DRAMA

  • MAGICAL REALISM

  • HUMOROUS

  • MYSTERY, SUSPENSE, THRILLER, MURDER
    light on gore/heavy on humor/shocking

  • FOOD, ANYTHING WITH FOOD

  • NO GRAPHIC DEPICTIONS OF ABUSE

  • NOTHING DIVISIVE OR DISCRIMINATORY

  • DIFFICULT SUBJECT MATTER HANDLED
    WITHIN PARAMETERS OF OTHER GUIDELINES
    (CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS)

ABOUT GDL

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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.
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WHY, THANK YOU.

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JAMI HUNT-WILLIAMS

I've been called many things as a woman: loud, outspoken, too much. I'd like to be known as vibrant.

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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.

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JOANNA MARSH

Thank you very much for publishing my work. I feel honored.

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