Cover of the book Broody showing a line drawing in yellow of a pregnant woman against a background of stars in blue
Cover design by Judy Backhouse

Published: Broody

It is 2500. In Eurafrica, every child gets the same optimal start in life. Shira, who lives in the hyper-dense city of New Jozi, investigates old birthing traditions and is conducting an unorthodox experiment. On the other side of the planet, midwife Lucot struggles to access technology appropriate for the less evolved American context. They collaborate with shared curiosity and compassion to explore the balance between useful social norms and individual freedom.

Book cover with title 'Broody' and a yellow outline drawing of a pregnant figure on a blue starry background

At 10 000 words, Broody is best described as a novelette. 

Broody is available from Judy's Makings online store or from online bookstores and libraries.

UPDATE SEPT 2024: Broody is now available in both ebook and paperback

You can read more about the thinking behind this story in this earlier blog post.

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