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To Summer by the Shore

Sitting on the back stoop of the small cottage overlooking the Atlantic, McLean watches the first light of day awaken across the sea,...

Donna Recktenwalt

Brainwashed

It had to happen, sooner or later. I'd always thought I'd hoped it would be later, but if the truth be known, I suppose that all along...

Catch and Release

All my lovers are dead or married, and sometimes I miss everybody. I felt determined to try everything, absolutely everything, so I did....

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

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