Gumbo for the Soul: Faces of HIV/AIDS -Co-compiled by Linda D. Brown
benefitting I Am My Siztahs Keeper-Advocacy for Women with HIV- a non-profit entity.
NEW SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 31, 2016. Publication: December 1, 2016.
December is HIV| AIDS Awareness Month.
You are cordially invited to partake in this savory blend of prose, essays, quotes, inspirations
and poetry as we embark on the subject of HIV|AIDS. We will face the facts, and fears about
HIV/AIDS, and the effect it has had on our community. Our goal is to heighten awareness,
educate about prevention and encourage more people to submit to regular testing.
Submission guidelines must be strictly adhered for consideration. Submissions that DO
NOT adhere to guidelines will be deleted with no further communication from
publisher.
All submissions must be 1500 words or less in Times Roman Size 12 regular typeface in the
form of essays, poetry, inspirational or quote on wisdom, love, courage, life experiences. All
submissions must be formatted with the title and author at the header of the document and a
brief bio at the footer. Bios are also factored in the submission word count.
Back cover photo optional: Please see Core-contributor opportunity.
If you are accepted for publication you accept the duty of assisting in the promotion of the
book and its related media release via your networks and media mediums.
A signed Contributor Agreement must be received prior to publication. Electronic signatures
accepted.
We will publish updates via our website and social networks. A portion of the proceeds will
be donated to a non-profit organization supporting the cause.
Compensation:
Because of the humanitarian nature of this project there is no monetary compensation:
Contributors will receive one copy of the publication and an honorable mention on the
website, and the option of including a bio to be placed within the anthology, which may
include links to email and website of choice. Contributors can purchase autographed and
discounted copies of the book via pre-ordering. Info will be made available via our website in
November 2016.
Email submissions adhering to the guidelines for publishing consideration to:
editor@gumboforthesoul.com with “Faces of HIV|AIDS” in the subject field.
NO HARDCOPY SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES FOR THE CONTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT
ACCEPTED
Or mail to: GFTS-Faces of HIV/AIDS- 3075 Park Ave. Suite 3, Merced, CA 95348
Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to obtain receipt confirmation.
Byline: A short bio will be included for each contributing author.
Rights: Authors retain all rights and copyright to their individual works. Gumbo for the Soul
will obtain the copyright and ISBN for the entire compilation (anthology).
Editing: We reserve the right to edit selected submissions for grammar, punctuation,
spelling, and appropriate content.
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Core Contributor Opportunity
Gumbo for the Soul Publications’ founder Beverly Black Johnson is proud to announce
“Core Contributor” opportunities exclusively in our Gumbo for the Soul: Faces of HIV|AIDS
anthology by Linda D. Brown benefitting I Am My Siztahs Keeper-Advocacy for Women with
HIV- a non-profit entity.
The project:
- Gumbo for the Soul: Faces of HIV/AIDS coming December 2016-HIV/AIDS Awareness
Month
-An anthology sharing experiences with and knowledge about HIV/AIDS created to support
community awareness. Benefitting I Am My Siztahs Keeper- a non-profit organization
dedicated to Advocacy for Women with HIV.
The benefits core contributor’s receive:
-10 copies of the publication to sell @ 19.95 retail = $199.50
-Photo on back cover
-Inclusion to media appearances, book signings, and radio interviews, etc.
-Discounted reordering of books for fundraising.
The commitment:
-$200.00 non-refundable contribution
-Cross market and promote publication via social network
-Invite people to submit to Call for Submissions
-Ability to participate by one of the following methods:
* Online book release party
*Fundraiser event (online campaign or in person)
*Television appearances
*Radio/telephone interviews
*Book signings
SPONSOR AD SPACE AVAILABLE
Only 6 full-page advertisements are available; nothing smaller. Get yours in ASAP! Don't
miss the opportunity to be among the fortunate six to acquire ad space in this community
awareness effort benefiting I Am My Siztahs Keeper, an agency dedicated to Advocacy for
Women with HIV.
Gumbo for the Soul: Faces of HIV|AIDS
Sponsor ad rates are as follows:
Only $175.00 for a lifetime, full-page Black and White ad. Ads must be MS Word Times
Roman 12 pt. font, spell checked and typeset to dimensions 6” x 9”.
Any artwork or photos must be in jpeg form and 300 dpi. Submit as a jpeg attachment.
~Reserve your spot by contacting us at gumboforthesoul@yahoo.com
First come, first served.
*Ads must be paid in full via Paypal to: gumboforthesoul@yahoo.com, Cashier's Check or
Money Order in US funds payable to: Beverly Black Johnson.
Mail to: GFTS-Faces of HIV/AIDS 3075 Park Ave. #3, Merced, CA 95348
*Contact us for any special payment arrangements you may need.
“GUMBO” CONTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT REFERS TO WRITTEN AND ARTISTIC MATERIAL
(“CONTRIBUTION”) SUBMITTED BY ITS AUTHOR OR OWNER (“CONTRIBUTOR”)
FOR PUBLICATION IN THE ANTHOLOGY TITLED “GUMBO FOR THE SOUL: “Faces
of HIV/AIDS”
(“THE BOOK”) WHOSE REPRESENTATIVES AND THE ENTITY ARE HEREAFTER
REFERRED TO AS “GUMBO.”
1.00. By submitting content for publication in “Gumbo,” “Contributor” agrees to the
following terms:
1.01. “Contributor” affirms that he/she is legal owner or copyright holder, or otherwise has
the authority to authorize publication of submitted material in “the book.” “Gumbo” shall be
held harmless in the event of legal action resulting from ownership or copyright infringement
issues.
1.02. “Contributor” hereby assigns single-use authorization to “Gumbo” for publication of
contributed works in “the book,” and right-of-use contributed materials and author’s identity
for the promotion or marketing of “the book.”
1.03. “Contributor” accepts that all materials—text and graphic—contributed to “Gumbo” are
subject to review and approval for publication by an authorized “Gumbo” representative.
1.04. “Contributor” accepts that all written and graphical materials contributed to “Gumbo”
for publication may be subject to edits for grammar, spelling, and punctuation revisions to
meet to acceptable and Standard English usage (unless such language or spelling are
intentional and for effect within the context of the material).
1.05. “Contributor” retains full ownership of contributed works, and retains the right to post
or publish the material to at any time following the publication of “Gumbo.”
1.06. “Contributor” may not copy, print or otherwise make use of any content published in
“the book” that he/she did not author or have rights to.
1.07. CONFIDENTIALITY: Contributor will not disclose confidential information or
processes including product data and specifications, computer software, diagrams, flow
charts, drawings, test results know-how, processes, inventions, research projects and product
development (including information and materials received in confidence by Contributor
from third parties).
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