A Note for Writing Mothers

I know some of you are using maternity leave to launch your writing careers. Here’s a listing from the Absolute Markets newsletter that might be of interest to those of you who write Science Fiction.

• Futuristic Motherhood: Alternative Visions of Mothering is
  an anthology of speculative fiction stories about the future
  of motherhood.
  
  “Publication date: November 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.”
  
  PRIZE: On publication, writers will receive $100 plus 2
  copies of the book.
  ENTRY FEE: None
  DEADLINE: September 15, 2007
  URL: http://mspmedia.net/futuristic_motherhood_book.html