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