Scissor Sisters: Sapphic Villains Anthology MATURE CONTENT A project of Brigids Gate Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (May 2023). We provide the following information as an archive. About We're reclaiming the predatory lesbian trope, think Mrs Danvers in Rebecca or Roxy in Basic Instinct, so we’re looking for stories of sapphic villains. Because we’re looking to reclaim this trope and not reinforce it, we don’t just want sapphic villains. Sapphic characters can also be heroes and anti-heroes. We’d like to see a diversity of queer identities in a multitude of roles. We’d especially love to see stories of feminine rage, erotic horror, genderbent retellings and reclamations of power by queer femmes. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Erotica Subgenre: Erotic Horror Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: GothicLengths: Short Story: 1,500 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Scissor Sisters: Sapphic Villains Anthology Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsBrigids Gate Press Ancient Greece Anthology CLOSEDDangerous Waters: Deadly Women of the Sea Anthology CLOSEDGothic Romance Anthology CLOSEDHell Hath Only Fury Charity Anthology CLOSEDLady Mantis Books CLOSED MATUREPoisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved and Insane: Nostalgic Terrors CLOSEDSplatterpunk Western Horror Anthology CLOSEDTBD Seers and Sibyls Anthology CLOSEDTempered Tales Magazine DNQVintage Ad Anthology CLOSEDWomen of the Weird West Anthology CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only