Conclave: A Journal of Character
www.conclavejournal .com

Conclave: A Journal of Character is accepting submissions for its
inaugural issue - Fall 2008. We will accept submissions from April
1-July 1, 2008.

Conclave is an annual print journal that focuses on character-driven
writing in short stories, flash fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry,
and prose poems; we also print black and white photographs, and

Hi, long time since I've posted (smacks self on wrist).

I'm putting together a book propsal on making step families work - far too often I find there are issues that a nuclear family is allowed to face without being judged but step families get a round of nasty.

Basically I'd be looking for tales of how it has worked for you, complete with the bio-parent if they're on the scene, problems you've solved or how the kid(s) get on emotionally with any of the huge number of issues they face - different surnames, making friends with kids whose parents have a prejudice of de-facto, divorce, re-marriage, church teachings making them feel out of place etc. I'm looking for positive stories that show step/blended families aren't the brady bunch, and can function just as well as the much celebrated nuclear family.

Hey, it's MLM time again!
And, ummm, the deadline's this Sunday, November Fourth!
I know you firebrand mama writers can do it.
Please send essays, poems, recipes, songs or comics relating to parenthood to madlovinmama@yahoo.com.
Thanks a million!

Seems like we just put out the Recipe Zine, but it's time to heat up the streets with the Summer/Early Fall edition of Mad Lovin' Mama!
We're accepting essays, interviews, poems, comics and book reviews about some aspect of parenthood. You'll get a free zine, keep the rights, and get your star material out to approximately 300 readers!
Please send submissions to: madlovinmama@yahoo.com by July 31.

The Alternative Birth Collective is accepting submissions for publication in the first volume of the Alternative Birth Anthology. This will be the ultimate "birth junkie" book with annual volumes. Please see our website for writers', photographers' and artists' guidelines. http://www.alternativebirth.org .
The tentative deadline for volume 1 is September 15, 2007
Thanks,
Susan M. Fisher, CNM
Editor

ONGOING
Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis for Nueva Luz photographic journal reviews (black & white) fine art and documentary work by American photographers of African, Asian, Latino, Native American and Pacific Islander heritage. Photographers are encouraged to review at least two previous issues (at libraries or bookstores; www.enfoco.org). Please send 20 slides, 8x10 prints, or CD; include resume, bio, support materials AND sufficient postage for the safe return of your materials. Photographers will be notified within 6 weeks. Published photographers receive an honorarium, an En Foco membership ($45 value), and 5 complimentary issues. Send to: En Foco Inc, attn: Nueva Luz, 32 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468. 718-584-7718. nuevaluz@enfoco.org

Hi all. I'm a bit embarassed to admit that I've been a lurker now for (according to the lovely site stats) about 29 weeks or so. In my defence, I've been very busy. We sold our house and moved, and then once things started settling down again, I up and made a webzine (together with a good friend of mine). The first issue went out in November, and I meant to post about it here, but it barely made it out before the deadline as it was. Then it was the holiday season--anyway, you know what I mean. All the while juggling appointments and doctors in the Never-Ending Quest to Diagnose Frances.

National Museum of Women in the Arts has a Library Fellows Program. Up to $12,000 for the creation of a new artist's book. Deadline Jan 31. more info: www.nmwa.org