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A Matter Of Oaths
Had Helen Wright’s only published novel A Matter Of Oaths appeared a couple of years after its 1988 publication it might have been seen as a significant contributor to the early 90s British SF and in particular Space Opera resurgence. Instead … Continue reading
Other Ways, Other Eyes
The issues of sexism (and for sexism you can substitute racism, homophobia, transphobia and other prejudices) in SF are complex. Several comments on the previous post suggested I was attacking the wrong target. I think a more accurate assessment is … Continue reading
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The Women of Solaris
Solaris Books are a relatively new British SF & F imprint whose output includes a number of anthology titles. In particular they have produced a series of flagship volumes proudly bearing their name. The Solaris Book Of New Science Fiction … Continue reading
225 & Rising
Hey, you know that list of 150 Women SF Authors? Well it seems you knew a lot more than that… So I’ve added in your suggestions and the new list is here, with over 225 Names on it. What I … Continue reading
The Women Men Do See?
I’ve been thinking about that supposed truism that Men Don’t Read Books by Women, and wondering where it comes from. More to the point, how true is it and does it become self-fulfilling prophecy if publishers take it as a … Continue reading
Queen Of The States
Over at torque control Niall is looking at the best SF by women over the past decade. I sent my votes, but also thought I’d look at a few older neglected books and stories. Queen of the States was Josephine … Continue reading
