Elderfly Press is an independent publisher dedicated to uncovering the stories that haunt, provoke, and demand to be heard. We publish work that blends the literary with the unsettling—fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid forms that reveal hidden truths, challenge cultural silences, and expose the dark edges of human experience. Whether through full-length books or themed anthologies, our goal is to amplify bold voices and create works that linger in the imagination long after they are read.
📚 Current anthologies open for submissions:
- Mother Monster/Father Fiend (Deadline: June 15, 2026)
Click through the links above to view full submission guidelines for each anthology.
📖 Previous anthologies from Elderfly Press:
- Beautiful and Terrifying: Tales and Visions from the Edge of the Uncanny
- Bad Moon on the Rise: An Anthology of the Unsettling
- Make No Apologies: Early Feminist Writings: In Celebration of 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage in the United States
📚 Submissions open for book-length works: See our book-length submissions page for more information on submitting your fiction and creative nonfiction.
We often have multiple projects in motion, so check back regularly to see what’s new!
Questions?
Email us at info@elderflybooks.com
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