“ Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the Earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear. ” ― Rumi
From hags and harpies to sorceresses and sirens, this volume features twenty all-new tales that prove women are far from the weaker sex-in all their alluring, magical, and monstrous roles.
Introduction (Treachery and Treason) • (2000) • essay by Laura Anne Gilman and Jennifer HeddleWhere the Advantage Lies • (2000) • short story by Yvonne CoatsMiranda's Muse • (2000) • novelette by Esther FriesnerIn Man's Image • (2000) • sh
WOMEN OF POWERTwo sisters, one a mercenary, one a practitioner of earth magic, learn that the irony of love knows no justice...A sorceress must come to the aid of a creature out of legend...A seeress has her life forever changed by a "voice" she never dre
THE STRENGTH OF WOMENCan a young witch survive when summoned to intervene in a marital spat between angry gods?When a Seeker of Truth discovers a terrible tragedy, will she choose to uphold her vows of honesty, or will she withhold evidence to protect her
FOR HONOR AND VALORWhen a young woman gravely injures a powerful creature out of legend, can she find the courage to return to her victim and face redemption of death?Can an itinerant witch restore the power of a dying god?Will a woman's vow to become the
Contents:Introduction · Elisabeth WatersA Passage of Power · Diana L. PaxsonLessons Learned · Kati Doughery-CarthumKendat’s Ax · Jan CombsThe Tower of Song · Howard HolmanThe Needed Stone · Denise Lopes HealdArmageddon · Lisa S. SilverthorneThe L
WOMEN OF COURAGE AND POWER......roam lands filled with danger, mystery, and magic. They are sword-wielding defenders or sorcerous spell-casters - roles too often considered the exclusive province of men.In 26 original stories of bold and talented women, D