Dirty Martini Fem Horror Noir Anthology

A project of Grimalkin Press (see other related projects).

Fledgling Listing: This project is new and has been listed with us for less than six months.

About

Noir has notoriously been a breeding pool for misogyny, so we're looking to even the playing field and flip the script by blending feminist themes with noir's traditional bleak, cynical, and pessimistic tone. Noir core elements should still be present: the antihero, moral ambiguity, and fatalism, but should stray from the stereotypical way women and other minorities have been portrayed. No femme fatales or damsels in distress unless you have a feminist and gut-wrenching twist for their archetypes.
We're also looking for horror to be present in any capacity (supernatural, psychological, folk, cosmic, etc.). Stories should be centered around the dark side of humanity and the human condition.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2026

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time publication
Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Deadline:

Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now) through 31 December 2026.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Horror Subgenre: Noir

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.

Topics:

Other: See guidelines.

Theme:

Blends of feminist themes with noir's traditional bleak, cynical, and pessimistic tone (31 Dec 2026*)

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 08 Jul 2026

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