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 guest author PJ Sharon, the award winning author of contemporary young adult novels, as she shares her takes on kick ass heroines in science fiction and fantasy. *** Hi Beth, Thanks for inviting me to chat with your readers about one of my favorite topics—Kick Ass Heroines in Sci-fi/fantasy lit. One of the reasons […]
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Please welcome guest author, E. D. E. Bell and her take on kick ass heroines in her fantasy novel, Spireseeker. *** Everyone loves a heroic duo. We are familiar with the classic male action duo, flying to the rescue wearing masks, cowboy hats, or intimidating the villains with their casually-toted guns. These days, even the
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Enjoy this guest post from paranormal romance author, Barbara Donlon Bradley, on what makes a kick ass heroine. *** How do you write a kickass heroine? What makes her kickass? I believe a heroine should always be strong in your story. I’ve read many a book when the heroine might seem like she’s kickass but she
Enjoy this guest post by Carol Avila on her take of kick ass heroines. *** In my debut novel, the heroine of Eve’s Amulet, Book 1 is Mandy Ruhe, and we meet her before she becomes a kick-ass diva. Her strengths are exposed later in the story after Mandy has learned important insights about herself
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Please welcome author, Sharon Kay, sharing about how about her paranormal romance kick-ass heroine packs a punch! *** The character of my female lead, Nicole, formed in my head one weekend and wouldn’t let up with the drop-kicks to my frontal lobe until I sat down to write her story. Able to summon air currents,
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Welcome author, E. H. Howard, and his thoughts on the kick ass heroine. *** What constitutes a “Kick-ass” heroine? Studying what works for me as a reader, it isn’t the physical prowess, or dominance that brings the character to life. It is the flaws. I enjoy the physical descriptions of action, adventure and love, but
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Welcome historical fantasy author, Linda Bell Brighton, and her thoughts on who is the kick ass heroine. *** Who is the Kick Ass Heroine? She’s an archetype, the Goddess that appears in every mythology. And not just one goddess, but many in every mythology! The Kick Ass Heroine is the Return of the Goddess. So,
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Today’s guest contributor, Ryk E. Spoor, discusses how to measure the heroicness of the kickass heroine. Enjoy! *** I’ve written several books with kickass heroines; the two which are solo works are Grand Central Arena and Phoenix Rising, whose kickass heroines are, respectively, Captain Ariane Stephanie Austin of the Holy Grail, and Kyri Victoria Vantage,
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Enjoy this guest post by author Anne E. Johnson about an atypical ass-kicker. *** The best thing about my character Zatell is that she looks more like a stuffed toy than a heroine. But if you need something done―or if you cross her―you’ll quickly learn what she’s made of. And it ain’t polyester stuffing. In
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Enjoy this guest post by Author Sandra Saidak. She explains how to make your heroine kick-ass. Enjoy! *** What makes a Heroine Kick-Ass? Obviously it’s a combination of a great many traits, or we wouldn’t have such a wide variety of them in fantasy and sf. I’m not entirely comfortable with the term Kick-Ass, since
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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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