{"id":287,"date":"2008-04-12T08:04:09","date_gmt":"2008-04-12T12:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kuma2.net\/blog\/?p=287"},"modified":"2008-04-12T08:04:09","modified_gmt":"2008-04-12T12:04:09","slug":"call-for-submissions-mighty-real-an-anthology-of-new-black-gay-and-lesbian-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.kuma2.net\/blog\/?p=287","title":{"rendered":"Call for Submissions – Mighty Real: An Anthology of New Black Gay and Lesbian Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mighty Real: An Anthology of New Black Gay and Lesbian Writing –
\nEdited by Royce Bryant Smith and Darius Omar Williams<\/p>\n

NOTE: THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS JUNE 9, 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a call for submissions for a book entitled Mighty Real: An
\nAnthology of New Black Gay and Lesbian Writing with an introduction by
\none of the most groundbreaking writers from the same gender loving
\ncommunity. Due to a previous submission call which resulted in a
\nlimited number of submissions, we’ve decided to broaden our call to
\nthe entire black gay and lesbian community regardless of regional
\nlocation. The anthology will offer a collection of poetry, fiction and
\nessays by black gay and lesbian writers throughout the U.S. and
\nabroad. Not only will this book reflect contemporary issues of racism,
\nsexism and homophobia, it will give literary and political voice to
\nthe experiences of brothers and sisters from numerous black SGL
\ncommunities. Finally, this book will introduce new black gay and
\nlesbian writers in addition to introducing new work by more
\nestablished writers.<\/p>\n

Please submit five poems, three short stories or a critical essay on a
\ntopic of your choice reflective of your individual identity and
\naesthetic. Feel free to submit work from all three genres. Documented
\narticles should follow MLA format. Previously published work WILL NOT
\nbe accepted. Please mail two hard copies of your submission along with
\nfull contact information and a short bio (to be included in anthology)
\nto:<\/p>\n

Darius Omar Williams
\nc\/o Mighty Real
\n5213 Northtowne Blvd. Apt. A
\nColumbus, OH 43229
\nsanghatheatre@yahoo.com<\/a> or<\/p>\n

Royce Bryant Smith
\nroycbsmith@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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