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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.

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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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

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.