Still working on Futuristic Motherhood stuff, I had planned to be done this past weekend but other things got in the way. Sending out the email to the other writers today though! It’s extremely frustrating to me that this is taking so long, so I can only imagine how they feel. In other news I got invited to help start a local writing group. I had to decline because my time is over scheduled as it is, but I will participate as much as I can by going to a meeting at least once a month. They are planning to meet once a week! Who has time for that? not me. But I am excitied about getting to know other writers close to me.
Futuristic Motherhood
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Dec 08
Futuristic Motherhood Update
Futuristic Motherhood: Alternative Visions of Mothering is an anthology of speculative fiction stories about the future of motherhood.
To my sincerest regret and embarrassment I have to shelve the Futuristic Motherhood project for now. I do not know when, at this point, when I will be able to publish it. I had no back-up for a printing mishap, and am still waiting to be refunded from that printer in order to publish it through another company. I do apologize for not keeping you all updated. Sincerely, Trula
This blog entry written by Trula. Thanks for visiting Seed & Flame!
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Dec 08
Recovery & Work
I had a really bad reaction to the medicine for my ear infection, I have been throwing up the past few days, it’s been total grossness. I go back to work tomorrow and will be either at the job or my bookstore getting things together. I also have a ton of work to do on the Futuristic Motherhood book project that is way overdue, most notably letters to all the contributing writers. ah well, at least i got some rest. I detest being sick, it really throws me off. Lo, onward!
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Mar 08
Futuristic Motherhood Open Again
New! Futuristic Motherhood is open for submissions again! If you missed the first deadline, please submit, you have until May 31st 2008
Futuristic Motherhood: Alternative Visions of Mothering is an anthology of speculative fiction stories about the future of motherhood.
Publication date: August 2008
Payment: On publication, writers will receive $100 plus 2 copies of the book
New: Submission Deadline: May 15th, 2008
New: Response by May 31st, 2008
This blog entry written by Trula Breckenridge. Thanks for visiting Seed & Flame!
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Nov 07
Futuristic Motherhood Writers Announced
Writers whose short stories will appear in Futuristic Motherhood:
Aimee Amodio
Francine L. Baldwin
SuzAnne C. Cole
Tristan Davenport
Stefanie Freele
David W. Hill
Deborah P Kolodji
Melissa Krause
Laura Lehman
Wendy Palmer
Katherine Patterson
Rob Rosen
Kay Sexton
Yvonne Eve Walus
Kaaron Warren
This blog entry written by Trula Breckenridge. Thanks for visiting Seed & Flame!
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Oct 07
Update On Futuristic Motherhood Book
Futuristic Motherhood: Alternative Visions of Mothering is an anthology of speculative fiction stories about the future of motherhood.
For writers who submitted:
Publication date: February 2008
Payment: On publication, writers will receive $100 plus 2 copies of the book
Submission Deadline: September 15th, 2007
Response by October 31st, 2007
Thank you for your submission to Futuristic Motherhood. I am sorry about the delay, things have been hectic as I’m opening a bookstore. My attention has been on that and I flaked out on other projects. I am sending out responses by October 31st. If you no longer want to have your story in the book, please let me know. I understand if you want to submit it somewhere else.
I will keep you updated and thanks again for your submission, ongoing support, and enthusiasm for this project! I am truly touched and excited that so many people want to be a part of Futuristic Motherhood.
This blog entry written by Trula Breckenridge. Thanks for visiting Seed & Flame!
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Dec 06
Futuristic Motherhood
I am working on a story for this project:
Futuristic Motherhood: Alternative Visions of Mothering is an anthology of speculative fiction stories about the future of motherhood.
Call for Submissions! Forward widely
Publication date: November 2007
Payment: On publication, writers will receive $100
plus 2 copies of the book.
Submission Deadline: September 15th, 2007
Response by September 30th, 2007
Mama Specific Productions is seeking submissions of speculative fiction stories. For the purposes of this book speculative fiction includes science fiction, fantasy, mystery and any sub-genres. The theme is motherhood in the future. Some things to prompt or give you ideas to start with: What do you imagine the function of motherhood to be? How do you think the image of motherhood will change? How do you think the image of motherhood will stay the same? What possible customs, norms or laws will be in place in the future that would have an impact on changing or affecting mothers? How will science and technology affect pregnancy, birth, and child rearing? How might full social equality affect childcare in the home and workplace? How does a lack of social equality in a highly technological society affect pregnancy, birth, and childcare? How about in a future culture with a highly evolved social order but low technology?
Maximum story length is 7,500 words. You may submit more than one story but only one story will be selected per writer. Please include a bio up to 500 words.
Reprints: If you’re sending us a reprint please include the last place your story was published. Also let us know if your story is currently available in any other online venues or publications. We are paying you for the right to print your story in this book. You retain full rights to your story even if it is new and can reprint it elsewhere.
Send stories either in the body of the email or as a RTF file or MS Word attachment to trula at MSPmedia dot net
This blog entry written by Trula Breckenridge. Thanks for visiting Seed & Flame!
