Limited Demographic: Authors affiliated with the Nashville or Vanderbilt University communities

The anthology will feature thought-provoking, imaginative, and emotionally resonant ecofiction that explores the environmental, social, political, and personal impacts of our changing planet. Regardless of their specific focus, each piece of flash fiction should be rooted in the experiences, concerns, and hopes of community members, resulting in narratives that are both personal and relevant to the local context.

Stories must focus on climate change, though the form that takes in the story is open. Possible themes include but are not limited to:
Localized Climate Futures – Stories set in Nashville or the Greater Nashville area, imagining future scenarios shaped by climate change.
Speculative Solutions – Imagined solutions to issues such as water scarcity, urban heat islands, environmental justice, etc.
Climate Mythologies – Reimagined mythology and folklore that address climate change, drawing from diverse cultural traditions.
Eco-Psychological Narratives – Stories focused on the psychological and emotional dimensions of climate change, exploring themes such as anxiety, climate grief, and resilience.