Mama Specific Productions is reading submissions for an anthology on motherhood in the future. Futuristic Motherhood: Alternative Visions of Mothering—expected to be published in November 2007—will be “an anthology of speculative fiction stories about the future of motherhood.”
Their call for submission: “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?”
Submission deadline is 15 September, with payment on publication of $100. They’re open to new and reprint submissions, up to 7,500 words. Full details are available on this page.