Belladonna's Garden

Summer theme announcement!
RURAL SUMMER GOTHIC
Subs open 4/1 - 4/30 for July 2026 publication.

Instead of doing a word bank, I thought it might be more fun and mysterious to make a collage and let you interpret it! We are excited to see what you submit.

ust a reminder that the spring issue deadline is coming up next week. We are taking longer in our decision process, and our final decisions won't be made until mid-February. In the meantime, we are enjoying reading and looking at everything you've sent so far!

Belladonna's Garden on Instagram: "I did another thing! Not sure I will do this for every issue but I felt this one had a clear vibe. This playlist leans toward darkwave, coldwave, and synth noir—retr... Our latest playlist takes you on a journey through the darkwave and synth noir genres, featuring a curated selection of tracks that evoke a moody and atmospheric sound. From the iconic Shadow Chromati...

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Belladonna's Garden - ErinKDancer Erin K. Dancer A Song for Boughs Afire

My first published short story is out today in Belladonna's Garden! (@bdglit.bsky.social)

"A Song for Boughs Afire" is a wintery tale of a grieving widow, a sentient aspen clone colony, and a timberman who has trouble respecting boundaries.

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Thank you so much, Jon!

Belladonna's Garden on Instagram: "If you’ve been holding onto a piece for the right moment— this is your reminder. Poison Blooms submissions open January 1. #opensubmission #callforsubmissions #lit... The highly anticipated Poison Blooms submission window is now open, giving writers and artists a chance to share their unique perspectives and stories. From January 1, submissions will be accepted, of...

Subs are now open for our spring issue’s theme: Posion Blooms.

Jan 1-31, 2026

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Belladonna's Garden on Instagram: "The Winter Issue is officially live on our website. Thank you for supporting the work and the writers who made it possible. This issue's price reflects the higher c... The Belladonna's Garden Literary Magazine Winter 2026 issue has officially dropped, and we couldn't be more excited. This issue is packed with outstanding literary content, including essays, short sto...

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"If Trees Could Scream" has found a home with the lovely @bdglit.bsky.social!

This one is a little eerie and a little enchanted (and yes...there are trees!)

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Belladonna's Garden - JonAdcock Jon Adcock Siren's Song

The winter issue of Belladonna's Garden Literary Magazine was published today. My short story, "Siren's Song," is included in it.

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#SciFi-Fantasy-SpecFic 🪐📚
#SFF
#SFFWriting/Writers 🔱
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We’ve received so many amazing submissions that the garden gate is closing early. Send us your work by August 15 at 11:59 pm.

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Purple floral background. Text: Writers, the garden is calling… for stories that ache gently. Belladonna’s Literary Magazine. Submissions open July 15.

Belladonna’s Garden is open to fiction that’s soft, slow, and soul-tending — stories that ache gently. Think quiet magic in ordinary places. If your story feels like a rainy morning with a book on your chest, we want it.

✉️ Submissions open July 15
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🖤 The gate creaks ajar. 15days until submissions open.
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Thank you!

🖤 Welcome to Belladonna’s Garden
A new literary zine for fiction that lingers: cozy horror, magical realism, and quiet historical tales.

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