Inspired by the kinds of stories I want to read and the kind of stories I write, and encouraged by Geena Davis’ mission to change “female portrayals and gender stereotypes in children’s media and entertainment,” I’ve requested articles that feature Kick Ass heroines in science fiction and fantasy for adults and teens. These are those articles by my fellow authors. If you’d like to write an article on this topic, check out the guidelines under GUEST POSTS WELCOME. Thanks!
A few weeks back a writing friend of mine told me about this new deck for story tellers she heard mentioned on a writers podcast: Mythulu. And I am so excited to tell you why I’ve fallen in love with this creativity and inspiration tool. (Thanks Vanessa Kier, novelist and Scrivener and writing tech teacher, and that […]
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I’ve always been fascinated with swords and own a Japanese practice sword, a shinai, that I have practiced in. I loved Mirando Otto in the Lord of the Rings series, The Two Towers and The Fellowship of the Ring. Who is your favorite woman with a sword — in a book or movie or TV
Samantha “Sam” Carter is an astrophysicist and USAF captain. Played by Amanda Tapping in a regular role in seasons 1–10, Carter joins SG-1 under the command of Col. O’Neill in season 1. In one episode, she becomes a computer. In another, she lectures to USAF academy students brilliantly. In a third episode, she figures out
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I’m excited to announce a monthly-long blog tour featuring the Henrietta The Dragon Slayer series: Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, Book 1 Henrietta and the Dragon Stone, Book 2 Henrietta and the Battle of Horse Mesa, Book 3 This tour is graciously hosted by Maia, of Silver Dagger Book Tours. I’m giving away 3 items: $25
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When you start out on an adventure, you don’t always know where you’ll be going, nor what will be asked of you. Henrietta The Dragon Slayer thought she knew… but like so many of us, she didn’t. And yet, she persisted… because of her friends, because she cared about her home, because of love. ***
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She was used to relying only on herself, but that was about to change. Henrietta The Dragon Slayer had been looking out for herself for almost her whole life. 17 years. What does it mean that she starts to care for her new friends? She learns more about what it means in Henrietta and The
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“Ambushes, magic, dragon stones, and mystery, a lot is afoot in Henrietta and the Dragon Stone… Henrietta is a wonderful role model as a heroine, as we watch and come along she grows from an unconfident girl to a more assured young woman.” — Chris, a reviewer Role models are important. We learn from those around
You know how it’s easy to sit around and complain. But we know that doesn’t get anything done. What I like is getting things done and so does Henrietta The Dragon Slayer. But she’s tired, like we get after working hard, and just wants to be left alone. (I so know what that’s like.) Yet…
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“What if we had a culture where women supported other women?” I wondered in a recent interview. “And women raised their sons to support women — what would that look like?” These are some of the questions that motivate my work, and more specifically, that motivate my trilogy, Henrietta The Dragon Slayer. You can read
Welcome back to my occasional series on kick ass heroines in fantasy and science fiction. Please give a warm welcome to today’s guest author, young adult fantasy writer, Kathrine LaFleur. *** I love routine. I’m a planner, and spend a lot of time in my head. My comfort zone is very well worn. I’m not a
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Award winning author, Beth Barany writes in several genres including young adult adventure fantasy, paranormal romance, and science fiction mysteries. Inspired by living abroad in France and Quebec, she loves creating magical tales of romance, mystery, and adventure that empower women and girls to be the heroes of their own lives.
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