Anthology Call- Coming to Sir

Arizona LeatherSIR 2010, internationally renowned sexuality author and educator Lee Harrington is inviting you to explore our relationship to this often-said but rarely explored word: Sir. From growing up in the south to embracing the erotic tension, gender conformity to reclaiming power after pain, our relationships with this three letter word are complex.This fundraiser project for CARAS (Community-Academic Consortium for Research in Alternative Sexualities), it is an attempt to explore our relationships to this word, whether in the Leather, BDSM and Kink worlds, or in our multi-faceted lives at large. Some ideas for topics may include:- The tension between Sir as mundane term and Sir as a term of power- First times using the word Sir in relationships or play (saying or hearing)- The differences in saying Sir to different people- Gender and the word Sir- Class or Race dynamics and Sir- Sir as an honorific or diminutive term- Sir in the workplace or culture at large- Finding a balance between identities- History of the word Sir in culture- … and more!Authors are invited to write 2-10 pages (approximately 1000-5500 words). Non-fiction is preferred; fiction and poetry will be considered on a case by case basis.Who Should Contribute:We are looking for a variety of contributions- Masters/Mistresses and Slaves, Tops and Bottoms, Leather, Male, Female, Genderqueer, Straight, Queer, Monogamous, Polyamorous, Old and New Guard, Experienced and Fresh-eyed… and everyone else. English-language contributions preferred, but multi-lingual entries accepted on a case by case basis.How To Contribute:Send a one-paragraph summary of the concept of what you want to write about to Lee@PassionAndSoul.com with the subject line “Coming to Sir Anthology” before September 1st, 2010. Also include up to one paragraph about yourself as the author.Why the summaries first? A book of only one type of entries would not show the diversity of experiences with the word Sir taking place in our community and behind closed doors.Once summaries have been accepted, authors will have until October 7th to get their rough draft in. New authors will be worked with throughout the process to help share their unique story with the world.Compensation:Authors will have their biographies listed in the book, have wholesale rights to the project, and receive 1 finished copy of the book upon completion. All profit from “Coming to Sir” in 2010 and 2011 will benefit CARAS (see http://www.CARAS.ws), with checks cut to CARAS on a quarterly basis.