Gunpowder Press is accepting poems (including brief prose poems or micro-essays) from women living in California, aged 60 and older, for a forthcoming anthology on women in the Golden State. Our experiences are as unique as our state’s landscapes. California is a state filled with muses, native or newcomer, named after a mythical queen. In an environment that is rapidly changing, how have our relationships and perspectives helped shape and been shaped by California? How do we use our voices to rise above challenges, deal with signs of aging, cope with loss, mentor our daughters, and guide younger generations? Submissions will be accepted until December 31, 2024. Contributors selected for publication will receive two copies of the published anthology and a contributor’s discount on additional copies. There is no fee to submit. More at Submittable.