Solaris Books is excited to announce the acquisition of What Brings You Here, a speculative fiction anthology edited by award-winning editors Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki and Somto Ihezue.
Inspired by Ekpeki’s 2022 Worldcon travel experiences, the anthology explores migration, displacement, and travel through speculative fiction, addressing themes such as immigration, anti-imperialism, and nomadic experiences. It will delve into various perspectives of arrivals, whether driven by coercion, climate change, resource accessibility, conflict, marginalisation, or aspirations for a brighter future.
Speaking on the anthology, Editor Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki expressed his excitement:
“ I am so excited to be working with Solaris on this anthology. It was inspired by the difficulties I faced travelling to the US and other states in the global North, from the global south. Difficulties, which many persons like myself without passport and other privileges have faced while trying to access the wider world. I believe that these kinds of stories need to be told and heard, and they, like the people that hold them, be allowed to fly free and soar high, unburdened by the shackles of borders and prejudices. It brings me great joy to work on a project like this and towards a world where this is all someday possible. Thankful to Solaris and happy to work with them, in helping make this happen.”
Coming from Editor Somto Ihezue:
“Super excited to be working with Solaris on this unique and intriguing anthology!”
Submissions for What Brings You Here are currently open until 30th September 2024 with a flexible limit of 5,000 words. Please send your stories as an attachment, and any questions, to the editors at sfftravelanthologysubs@gmail.com.
Best of luck to all applicants!
Bakare Oluwatobiloba
I write to educate, motivate and define history with literature. Just being me!
