The Hatchet: A Journal of Lizzie Borden & Victorian America

The Hatchet is an online journal devoted to the examination and investigation of true crime, Victorian America, mysteries, and the Borden Murders of 1892.

Editorial Purpose

Written for both the novice and seasoned Lizzie Borden enthusiast, The Hatchet takes a literate and entertaining approach through wide-ranging feature essays, reviews and criticism, interviews, fiction, art, poetry, and humor. Fact-filled, The Hatchet contains contributions by authors, poets, non-fiction writers, and Lizzie Borden scholars worldwide. Submissions are open and all authors and artists will receive monetary compensation for their work.
Journal

Journal

In its 8th year of publication, The Hatchet has a rich tradition of publishing only the best fiction and non-fiction relating to Lizzie Borden, Fall River, and Victorian America. Please visit the Journal page for a complete list of contents.
Purchase

Purchase

Now you can buy and download electronic copies (PDF) of The Hatchet! Please visit our Hatchet Download Store and make your selection and pay by PayPal.
Submissions

Submissions

We are interested in well-written but easy to read works related to Lizzie Borden, the Borden murder case, Fall River, the lives of the people involved in the case (even peripherally), and the Victorian era in America. Please visit our guidelines on the Submissions page.
Staff

Staff

The Hatchet staff, writers, designers, and contributors each endeavor to provide the very best work possible, for your reading pleasure. Please visit our Hatchet Staff page to see who makes this great work possible.
FAQ

FAQ

Many questions regarding The Hatchet can be answered on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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