Spring is the ultimate time for renewal. We’re pleased to feature writers in the seventh issue of damselfly press who illustrate their interior lives, thoughts and passions. Whether questioning their beliefs, remembering past fears, or simply saying this is who I am, these writers are candid and courageous.
This season, damselfly press would like to renew […]

The submission period for the seventh issue of damselfly press has closed. Look for the issue on April 15th, 2009.
As always, thank you to all of our submitters.

A warm welcome to our readers! This year damselfly press is proud to publish a new round of diverse women’s writing. We hope this issue will inspire you as it does us. It examines not only women’s issues, but societal themes as well.
So a happy 2009 from damselfly press. We look forward to meeting […]

The submission period for the sixth issue of damselfly press has closed. Look for the issue on January 15th, 2009.
As always, thank you to all of our submitters and happy holidays from damselfly press!

Happy Anniversary, damselfly press!
A year ago today we published the inaugural issue. Our journal continues to be a rewarding experience. We truly appreciate the continued support from such an amazing community of talented female writers across the world.
As always thank you to our submitters. It’s a pleasure to read your work.
Our fifth issue honors […]

The submission period for the fifth issue of damselfly press has closed. Look for the issue on October 15th.
If you would still like to submit, your submission will be considered for the January 2009 issue.

Thank you to all of our submitters.

We are proud to announce the publication of our fourth issue, which marks the close of our first year. In it, you will find writers from all backgrounds and experiences - an integral part of our mission statement.
Throughout the year we have continued to receive submissions from all over the country and the […]

The submission period for the fourth issue of damselfly press has closed. Look for the issue on July 15th.
If you would still like to submit, your submission will be considered for the fifth issue.
Thank you to all of our submitters.

The third issue of damselfly press centers around peregrinations from our themed submission call. Our authors journey through both internal and external surroundings while developing relationships and finding meaning. These writers encourage us to look deeper into ourselves and explore what lies within. We invite you to dig into this issue with an open […]

Isabelle in Sienna
Stomping on thick short legs up cobblestones as large as your feet,
glued to my hand with gelato, you bellow the Sesame Street theme
song—Sunny day, chasing the clouds away! On my way to where the air
is sweet! Isabelle. Ah, Isabella! Bella! Bella! say the museum guards who gather
around you—young women, old men, fellow citizens […]