Zeny May Recidoro's new book!
DILIM is a small independent press for the Philippine diaspora and beyond borders.
Our inaugural anthology of dark fiction "Galleon Dreaming" will be published in October 2027.
We're OPEN to submissions of short stories and poetry!
Learn how to submit.
We celebrate work that sparks ideas, initiates conversations, and deepens our understanding of each other.
We believe in the spirit of the Philippines and bayanihan cooperation for all creatives who advance Filipino culture and support our communities.
Our particular focus is publishing work of emerging authors through the DILIM Anthology of Dark Fiction from the Philippine Diaspora.
We build a home for speculative Filipino fiction from across the islands and beyond.
Community in action
Each of us contributes to the whole.
We matter, and our experiences matter.
Literature as a way to learn and grow
We champion literary excellence.
Intellectual freedom
Through risks, we learn how to grow together, and we expand our boundaries.
We pledge to:
Support authors who take risks.
Challenge readers who seek depth.
Focus on creative growth for our community.
Galleon Dreaming
DILIM: An Anthology of Dark Fiction from the Philippines, Volume 1
October 1, 2027
Sirena's Song
DILIM: An Anthology of Dark Fiction from the Philippines, Volume 2
April 1, 2028
Please contact us to learn how to join our mission.
Currently seeking:
We are requesting recommendations for book printers in the Philippines.
Are you a published author, poet, playwright, or non-fiction writer? Please share with us "Why You Write" - wear sunglasses and tag us with your thoughts.