RAISING ERIS: Call for submissions

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Hello, Discordian parent-types, older siblings and writers! I am working on a book project on Discordian parenting, and after reading the fabulous Intermittens #7 I realized that it would be a far richer project (not to mention far more likely to actually be completed) if it were collaborative rather than solitary. What I am looking for is essays on parenting with a Discordian bent, project ideas for little Discordians, and any other writings (memoirs, songs, games, poetry and recipes) that are Discordian and have something to do with kids.

My goal is to get it in front of as many eyes as possible; the idea of a Discordian parenting book on the shelves at Barnes & Noble cracks me up. A Real Live Publisher will do the best job of that, and while unlikely to lead to fame or fortune, it would be a nice publication credit for everyone involved. To that end, I will pitch this book to Llewellyn press (and if that fails, smaller presses; suggestions gratefully accepted) for big-girl publication in the hope that this will end up on shelves in the big chain stores. If it is not accepted by any third-party publishing companies, I'll self-publish it as Fnord Press. In either case, submissions will be copyrighted to the authors and royalties apportioned equally between all contributors, unless an author specifically wishes to opt out and release their work under a Creative Commons license.

Due to my intentions to submit this book to third-party publishers, I cannot accept previously published work, or work that is licensed under the Creative Commons no-profit license.

Email submissions to raisingeris@gmail.com. Please make sure you include the name you wish to have your contribution credited to. If this goes to publication with a "real" publishing house I will also need your legal name and mailing address for royalties. Your legal identity will be held in strictest confidentiality.

Please repost this far and wide!

[AFK]

Are you registered at EB&G?  They have a whole sub-forum over there devoted to parenting, though it isn't necessarily always related to Discordianism.  But there might be something there you could use, or at the very least, it would be a good place to post your call for submissions. 

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

I am, thanks! I didn't realize there was a parenting subforum there.

[Richter]

Are childcare stories from camp, programs, or lesson teaching relevant? 

[AFK]

I am, thanks! I didn't realize there was a parenting subforum there.

It's the one called Magdalene's Hearth.  Unless they changed it.  I haven't been over there in awhile. 

[Cetaphobia]

Good luck Nigel! I'll send anything as it comes to me.

[Iason Ouabache]

Considering my daughter's name I am legally required to write something about this. I have no idea where to start though. Give me some time to think about it.

[Cramulus]

my gf's neighbor also has a daughter named eris. I'll pass along the word. 

[Bu🤠ns]

I would really appreciate this, my catholic grand mother told my son that when he's a bad boy 'his ANGEL cries' and when he is a good boy 'his ANGEL is happy'. 1. I really don't need this shit from her right now and 2. Any thoughts on raising children from an non-dogmatic group of folks such as yourselves would be rather helpful.

[Sheered Völva]

I have the impression you're looking for serious parenting info and resources, even if done from a humorous point of view--am I right? Things like discipline, encouraging your kids to keep an open mind (like Robert Anton Wilson said, be an agnostic in everything), real activities kids might like, etc.

In any case, I'll pass this along. I think it's a great idea! It sounds like it would be great for non-Discordians too, for any parents/legal guardians who don't have their ideas of parenting stuck in a reality tunnel.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Are childcare stories from camp, programs, or lesson teaching relevant? 

YES

YES YES YES

Being a sibling, aunt or uncle, teacher, babysitter, WHATEVER is relevant.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Considering my daughter's name I am legally required to write something about this. I have no idea where to start though. Give me some time to think about it.

Take your time... I am thinking I'll leave the call for submissions out for a year, and then start editing.

Essays about living with a Discordian child are a welcome format, as well as actual "how I parent as a Discordian" type articles. I would really love to get a wide variety of writings, so whatever you come up with, I'm interested in.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

I have the impression you're looking for serious parenting info and resources, even if done from a humorous point of view--am I right? Things like discipline, encouraging your kids to keep an open mind (like Robert Anton Wilson said, be an agnostic in everything), real activities kids might like, etc.

In any case, I'll pass this along. I think it's a great idea! It sounds like it would be great for non-Discordians too, for any parents/legal guardians who don't have their ideas of parenting stuck in a reality tunnel.

I hope so! I love the idea of random people picking this up and feeling inspired to relate to their kids in a more... well, Discordian way.

[Remington]

I don't have any kids... but if/when I do, I probably won't tell them about Discordianism until they're teens 

It screws up my head bad enough, I have no idea what it would do it a young, impressionable child 

[AFK]

Well, you could always raise your child a Discordian without telling them.

That is, employ Discordian philosophies and strategies in your parenting.

And I have to say, it has been very useful to me to keep those things in the back of my head.

So when I'm telling my Daughter not to do something, that really in the grand scheme of things harms no one, the little bell goes off that says "Um, what the hell are you doing?"