The book will serve as a resource for and a source of inspiration to those interested in the role of Goddess Kali in both life and ritual. The anthology will contain material that explores the living traditions of Kali and Her devotees as well as ways in which the call of the dark goddess to transformation and social justice may be heard and answered. The working title for this anthology is:
In Her Fierce Embrace: An Anthology for Kali, the Dark Goddess
EDITED BY: Chandra Alexander
PUBLISHING DATE: August 2013
TOPICS FOR CONSIDERATION INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Experiences of the Hindu diaspora in America
- Indo-Pagan and New Religious Movement manifestations
- Emerging syncretisms of faith in cultural context
- Engaged spirituality / sacred activism in Her name
- Dreams, synchronicities, and transpersonal experiences
Submissions may be in any printable form, including: scholarly essays, personal essays, poetry, artwork, chants, rituals, meditations, invocations, or other genre.
FOR SUBMISSION:
- For prose submissions send a 150 word abstract outlining your approach to the subject
- Submissions other than prose should be sent in finished form
- For poetry, up to three poems of no more than 50 lines each
- Previously published work will be considered, but authors must hold all rights and have written proof from previous publisher
- Include author bio of up to 200 words at end of submission
Please submit proposals and any inquiries by email to: submissions@goddess-ink.com
Contributors will be compensated with one contributor’s copy of the anthology and reduced pricing on additional copies purchased at the first run.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: submissions@goddess-ink.com
Website: http://www.goddess-ink.com
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