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The April Letter
Dear Damsels, The theme for April is TRIBE. A marker of where you’re from; a feeling of where you belong. Girl gangs, collectives, friends-since-school, family:… Read More
5 years ago
Thoughts On A Wall
Trust the rope and hold onto Rebecca Parker as she starts to climb Read More
6 years ago
The Witchsmith
Rebecca Smith's transportive piece of short fiction will take you to a world of shimmering heat and suggestion. Read More
6 years ago
When small children play with ants
Emily Ford on the overwhelming desire to be reckless Read More
6 years ago
Afternoon Thundershowers on the Highveld
Writer Danielle describes the magical energy contained within a summer storm in South Africa. Read More
6 years ago
The DD Annual
Treat yourself to the DD Annual 2016/2017 – a gorgeous collection of female writing. Read More
6 years ago
The In-Between
Writer and painter Danielle examines the space between beginnings and endings as the place where creativity and potential are born. Read More
6 years ago
Little Blue Pill
Why do we really swallow that pill each morning? For Emma Crouch it's time to say goodbye to that part of her morning routine. Read More
6 years ago

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