The sixteenth volume of "Sword & Sorceress" includes 25 all-original stories of strong, heroic women characters -- female warriors and wizards who face down perils and come to the aid of those in need. Includes the fantasy fiction of Diana Paxson, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Deborah Wheeler, and Dorothy J. Heydt, as well as an introduction by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
This volume contains 16 original stories of powerful women, swashbuckling and magic, spells and duels, arcane sorcery and heroic sacrifice, written by familiar spell-weavers of adventure and bright newcomers.
Prior to her death in 1999, Bradley prepared volumes 19 and 20 of this popular anthology series. This edition of the powerhouse collection of fantasy fiction features 25 stories of women warriors and wizards by such writers as Diana Paxson, Esther M. Friesner, Dorothy J. Heydt, and others.
Bibliographic information, grade level, and annotations for nearly 7,500 fantasy books for grades 3-12 are given. The introduction discusses the history of fantasy, and awards presented to fantasy titles are listed.
Across the Azkhantian steppe, warrior women ride to battle against foes both human and supernatural. From the world of The Seven-Petaled Shield come four fantasy tales, originally published in Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Sword & Sorceress. Prophecy links a mother and daughter in an unbreakable bond. A young woman defies tradition to become a shaman. When twins are magically divided, the survivor searches for the other half of her soul. A warrior woman discovers that to wield a magical blade dishonorably carries a heavy price. This collection includes a previously-unpublished Introduction and a sneak peek at The Seven-Petaled Shield.
Werewolves and the suburbs are a natural go-together. Okay, so theyre not the Obligatory/Iconic Suburban Golden Retriever or Chocolate Labrador, but theyve got a much better chance of taking home the Best in Show ribbon than their Undead rivals, the vampires. In some suburban households, if it brings home a trophy, who cares if it also brings home bloody chunks of the neighbors every time the full moon shines? And lets not forget one more advantage to the suburban werewolf: If his lupine side does something nasty on your lawn, his human side can come by later with the Pooper Scooper. In your face, Dracula! Therefore, welcome to the fur-sprouting, mall-browsing, moon-howling, latt_-sipping world of Strip Mauled. Youll like what you find. Sit. Stay. Good reader. Stories of suburban lycanthropy by Sarah A. Hoyt, Dave Freer, K. D. Wentworth, and more¾including Esther Friesner herself. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
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Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of this lesbian Christmas classic with short stories by some of the best erotic romance authors. A dozen sexy stories with Christmas themes come from the pens of eminent lesbian authors. This package of holiday cheer celebrates lesbian passion for gift-giving season, or whenever. The book's compact size makes it perfect for stockings or tucking under a tree. Stories included in this vintage collection are: When the Giving Got Good by M. Christian, Salomé by Zonna, What Santa Gave Me by Susan St. Aubin, Gone with the Wonton by Shari J. Berman, Reindeer Games by Sacchi Green, Hark the Angels Sing by Kate Dominic, It’s That Simple by Karin Kallmaker, Bridesmaids in Red and Green by Clio Knight, A Christmas Invitation by Anya Levin, All in the Family by Sage Vivant, The Snow Queen by Lori Selke and Frozen by Andrea Dale.
