Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 13:13:29 PDT
From: Qwo-Li Driskill
Subject: Call For Anthology Submissions
To Whom It May Concern:
I would love it if you could run this announcement in *Multiracial Activist*. I
am a mixedblood of Cheorkee, Osage, Irish, Black, Lumbee and Delaware *ascent.*
If you have any questions, or if there is more info. I need in order to do this,
please contact me at mixedqueer@hotmail.com
In Struggle,
Qwo-Li Driskill
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Blood/Lust
A Mixedqueer Anthology
Blood/Lust seeks essays, poetry and art that reflect the lived experiences of
racially mixed trans, bi, lesbian, gay, two-spirit, hijra, bakla, patlatche,
mahu or otherwise "queer" identified people. The editor seeks writing by people
of all racial mixes, social backgrounds, abilities and beliefs to speak about
the complexities of being mixed and queer. This will include people who
identify as more than one race and/or as racially mixed as well as those who
identify with their mixed culture (i.e., mestiza/o, Creole, Metis, Melungeon,
etc).
Subject matter may include anything related to our lives, stories and identities
as mixedqueer people.
Submissions must be typed or word-processed and double-spaced. Please include
your name and address on each page. Please submit a cover letter as well a
brief bio with your submission. No queries or manuscripts can be returned
without a self-addressed-stamped-envelope (and IRC if applicable).
Deadline: November 19, 1999
Length: Poems– Up to five
Essays– Up to 8000 words
Art (do not send originals)– Up to five pieces.
Send to: Blood/Lust c/o Qwo-Li Driskill
1122 East Pike St, PMB # 470
Seattle, WA 98122-3934
USA
Queries may be emailed to mixedqueer@hotmail.com. Submissions by postal mail only.
Manuscripts with pseudonyms will be considered.