Edited by Monalesia Earle and Russell Campbell, this anthology will celebrate the women in our lives: their impact upon us, how they protect and nurture us, their ability to prevail in the face of adversity/oppression/exclusion, and their unique gifts to the human race.

We are interested in stories/poetry, etc., that explore the lives, the power, and the influence of women from the back woods of rural counties and provinces (farmers); from domestic help (west indians and blacks); from migrant workers (mexicans); from the families of Holocaust survivors; and from gypsies, africans, muslims, and aborigines. Virtually any story that deals with the power (unrecognized or otherwise) of women--and how their struggles have inspired, challenged, or changed us--is welcome.

Closing Date: October 31, 2003 (This deadline may be extended, depending upon the needs of the editors and publisher.) For complete guidelines, e-mail Monalesia at: saysun90@hotmail.com