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!
Please welcome back author, Kristina Stutts. Today she talks about her kick ass heroine, Ember, a badass chick with a chip on her shoulder. *** On November 21st, I am launching the first book in a new sci-fi romance series dubbed the Amethyst Chronicles. I was talking to a friend of mine recently and described […]
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Enjoy this kick-ass heroine post by progressive science fiction author, Michelle Murrain. *** You get a taste of Trina DeWing, the protagonist of my newest novel, Friends with Wings early in the novel, when you find out that she misses climbing trees, but will happily climb tall fire-escapes in the city. She’s young, whip-smart, strong, and
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I write kick ass heroine fantasy stories. Why, you may wonder… Because: I loved fairy tales and folk tales, but when I was a kid I never saw any adventure stories about strong girls and young women. So that’s what I write about. I write what I wish I could have read when I was young.
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Enjoy this guest post from author, Karen Haber, where she shares about her kickass heroine and being beyond a ninja! *** When I was planning the Woman Without A Shadow series, I wanted to create a science fiction saga about a young girl who was smart, brave, resilient, and forced to become a warrior. Bottom
Today I welcome Author Holly Barbo as she stops by on her book blog tour promoting her book, The Unraveling, a YA fantasy with a kick-ass heroine with attitude. Be sure to scroll all the way down to enter Holly’s fun giveaway that ends soon. Enjoy! *** There are several components necessary for a reader to fall
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A kick-ass heroine is a brave, empathetic, critical thinker. She’s Lizzy Bennett and Princess Leia, and even Mary Poppins. Barbara Stanwyck, Bette Davis, and Katherine Hepburn played her. The Hunger Games and Divergent are resurrecting her. Herodotus wrote of her as, Cassandra, Clytemnestra, and even Helen. She’s the Goddess of the Druids and the Sumerians.
My kick-ass heroine just wants to be normal by Nicole Quinn Read More »
Readers, this is an excerpt of an unpublished scene in the continuing epic about my young adult fantasy heroine, Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, and takes place after book 2, Henrietta and the Dragon Stone. Enjoy! I’m posting it as part of the Endless Summer Blog Hop. Be sure to visit each stop and then enter the
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Help me welcome author Catherine Cruzan to my blog today as she discusses what lies at the heart of a good kick-ass heroine. You’ll be surprised! Enjoy! *** The components of a successful story stem from the heart of the heroine. Her perspective is our access to the storyline. Her attitude and approach shape our opinions. Her
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Help me welcome author, Isabella Modra, all the way from Adelaide, South Australia where she writes about young adult fantasy and kick-ass heroines. Enjoy! *** When I think of kick-ass heroines, it’s hard to put a stereotype to the many characters that come to mind. There’s the type of heroine who wears black leather showing
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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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