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White Hydrangeas

GRANDE DAME LITERARY POSTS

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Marjorie Shaffer

Piano Practice

A shared love of playing the violin by my parents brought me into this world. Set up on a blind date by mutual friends, it cemented their...

The Woman in the Mirror

I stood before the dresser and stared at my reflection in the mirror behind it. I knew it didn’t make sense, but part of me had hoped to...

Rooted by the Iroquois

My memories come back to me in little pieces of time and place; small threads woven together. Sometimes, I wonder why I have certain...

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ABOUT GDL

White Hydrangeas

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.

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
just not too gory
FOOD, ANYTHING WITH FOOD
NO GRAPHIC DEPICTIONS OF ABUSE
NOTHING DIVISIVE OR DISCRIMINATORY

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