WHEN THE RAINBOW ISN'T ENOUGH
readings by emerging queer and trans writers of colour
and two-spirited writers

The Toronto Women's Bookstore invites you to submit your work of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and spoken word to "When the Rainbow Isn't Enough".

The purpose of When the Rainbow Isn't Enough is to provide a supportive environment for new and emerging queer and trans writers of colour and two-spirited writers to share their work, share resources and build networks. All readings will take place at the Toronto Women's Bookstore on the last Friday of the month.

Theme for January 26: Letting Go/New Beginnings
Theme for February 23: Passion, Desire and Rejection
Theme for March 30: Health and Wellness, focus on HIV/AIDS
Theme for April 27: Love Letters
Theme for May 25: Mothers & Mothering

Submission Guidelines:

Mail or deliver your submission in person to:
Toronto Women's Bookstore
Attention: When the Rainbow Isn't Enough
73 Harbord Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1G4

- We do not accept submissions by email or by fax, thank you
- Indicate which month you are applying for
- Please connect your submissions to the theme(s) of the month
- Fiction and non-fiction should be 2500 words maximum, typed, double- spaced and 12 font. Poetry up to 10 pages
- Please include a short biographical note and your contact information (email address and phone number)
- Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope, if you wish to have your
submission returned

Deadlines for submissions:

January 26 reading, submissions due: FRIDAY JANUARY 12, 2007
February 23 reading, submissions due: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2007
March 30 reading, submissions due: FRIDAY MARCH 2, 2007
April 27 reading, submissions due: FRIDAY APRIL 6, 2007
May 25 reading, submissions due: FRIDAY MAY 4, 2007