SAN DIEGO - s4story -- Divine Feminine Publishing has issued an open call for submissions of short stories for its first Anthology: The Villains Club.

The Villain's Club invites both emerging and established writers to dive into the minds of delightfully devious characters. Authors are encouraged to find charm in the mundane from a Villains point of view.

"We're looking stories with a light, witty, or humorous tone. Think sass over slash, charm over carnage—clever, imaginative, and fun," said Dr. Janina Scarlet, founding director of Divine Feminine Publishing. "This will be an opportunity for writers to redeem, reframe, or just downright revel in villainy—without relying on gratuitous gore or real-world trauma."

As the publishing house is dedicated to empowerment, empathy, and equity, a minimum of 50% of the characters in all of its works must be female and/or gender diverse.

Examples of stories provided in the open call include: supervillains on a coffee break, henchmen unionizing, evil geniuses with imposter syndrome, fairy tale villains who just want a friend, and satirical or heartfelt takes on misunderstood "bad guys."

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The call for submissions is open through September 1st, 2025, and authors can read all the details and learn more at https://divinefeminine-publishing.com/submissions

About Divine Feminine Publishing

Divine Feminine Publishing is a women-owned small press dedicated to increasing women's representation in genre fiction. We believe in the power of stories to inspire, challenge, and transform— especially when those stories are representative of the readers.

Our mission is to create a space where authors can explore the vast realms of science fiction, fantasy, and other speculative genres, bringing to life unique perspectives and untold narratives in stories, in which at least 50% of characters are female.

To learn more about Divine Feminine Publishing, please visit https://divinefeminine-publishing.com/

CONTACT: Cielo Villaseñor, cielo@villacomm.com,  https://divinefeminine-publishing.com/contact