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Why Gothic Literature is so Suited to Discussing Womanhood

by Charlie Fabre Ever notice how much of Gothic literature is home to female main characters? Whether it’s the young nanny tasked with taking care of creepy children or an old woman lingering (literally) in the attic like a ghost. Female characters have made quite a home in Gothic literature in a way that male… Continue reading Why Gothic Literature is so Suited to Discussing Womanhood

Reflections: September Prompt Responses

This month’s writing prompt was Reflections. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted Reflections prompt: light reflects colors and shapes onto surface. A face distorted by refractions and disillusionments; it’s difficult to tell what is really there. In the glass there’s a mirror image, a doppleganger, something familiar yet not quite how it… Continue reading Reflections: September Prompt Responses

Why we Chose Haunt as our Theme for Issue 05

by Victoria Bromley and Trina Read Swim Press is going gothic. All the reasons we’ve chosen a darker, more ominous theme for our fifth anthology. The flowers have wilted and our issue 05 theme is far from the budding fragrance of our fourth issue Flora & Fauna. As the nights draw in and autumn unveils… Continue reading Why we Chose Haunt as our Theme for Issue 05