Persimmon Tree, an online literary magazine, is a showcase for the creativity and talent of women over sixty. Too often older women's artistic work is ignored or disregarded,
and only those few who are already established receive the attention they deserve. Yet many women are at the height of their creative abilities in their later decades and have a
great deal to contribute. Persimmon Tree is committed to bringing this wealth of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art to a broader audience, for the benefit of all.
Advisors
Judith Arcana
Anita Barrows
Jill Breckinridge
Esther Broner
Rosellen Brown
Toi Derricotte
Eve Ensler
Lillian Faderman
Marilyn French
Tess Gallagher
Sandra Gilbert
Vivien Gornick
Susan Griffin
Marilyn Hacker
Melanie Kaye Kantrowitz
Maxine Hong Kingston
Maxine Kumin
Jane Lazarre
Deena Metzger
Naomi Newman
Alicia Ostriker
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Martha Roth
Sonia Sanchez
Starhawk
Marilyn Yalom
Susan Yankowitz
We acknowledge with gratitude the help
and support of our many friends—especially
the contribution made by Jonathan Omer-Man,
who has provided us with hours of web support.
If you enjoy the magazine, consider making a donation.
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Online literary magazine
Nan Gefen
Nan Fink Gefen
Chana Bloch
Martha Boesing
Sandy Boucher
Sandra Butler
Marcia Freedman
Judith Arcana
Paula Gunn Allen
Anita Barrows
Carol Bly
Jill Breckinridge
Esther Broner
Rosellyn Brown
Eve Ensler
Lillian Faderman
Marilyn French
Tess Gallagher
Sandra Gilbert
Vivien Gornick
Susan Griffin
Marilyn Hacker
Melanie Kaye Kantrowitz
Maxine Kumin
Maxine Hong Kingston
Jane Lazarre
Deena Metzger
Naomi Newman
Alicia Ostriker
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Martha Roth
Starhawk
Marilyn Yalom
Susan Yankowitz
Daphne Muse