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
This continuing series of all-original stories tells the tales of strong, heroic women characters, female warriors and wizards who face countless perils and come to the aid of those in need. Here are two dozen brand-new tales of magic and mayhem that span
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
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
Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword and Sorceress series has always featured the best in contemporary women's fantasy, and this outstanding new volume carries on the tradition! These original stories of brave, talented, and heroic women will take readers throug
WITH SWORD AND SHIELD, SPELL AND CURSE...Even at the risk of losing her one true love, a young mage must put aside all she holds dear to achieve a higher goal...A benevolent shape-changer is all that stands between her village and the bloody ravages of a
This all-original anthology returns readers once again to Darkover, revealing legend and lore about the varied denizens on the planet of the Bloody Sun, from those gifted with magical mind powers to the valiant Free Amazons who wield blades in defense of
DEFENDERS OF JUSTICE -With swords and spells they face the unexpected perils of the fantasy lands, either fighting for their own survival or sworn to protect those who cannot protect themselvesFrom a temple guardian forced to face the justice of the gods,
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