Reflections Across Time & Space
Shimmering heat rose from the roadway, watery, as if sailing on the rippling waves of a shallow sea. I placed my hand on sleeping...
GRANDE DAME LITERARY
women writers vibrant voices.
Bring out the Bard.
don't let the name fool you,
we support women writers of every age.
there's a grande dame waiting to be tapped in every woman.
tell us a story or tell us your story.
we are waiting. what are you waiting for?
hit submit.
WOMEN WRITERS. VIBRANT VOICES. STAY IN THE LOOP
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SHORT STORIES
MEMOIR
POETRY
THEMES
BENCHMARK POSTS
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
just not too gory -
FOOD, ANYTHING WITH FOOD
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NO GRAPHIC DEPICTIONS OF ABUSE
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NOTHING DIVISIVE OR DISCRIMINATORY
GENRES WE ACCEPT
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.