First published 2016
Kameron Hurley tackles the intersection of feminism and genre culture through dozens of essays spanning her career as both critic and novelist. The double Hugo Award winner examines how women have shaped science fiction and fantasy, drawing from her own experiences navigating publishing as a genre writer. Her approach combines personal narrative with cultural analysis, addressing the rise of women in speculative fiction and the ongoing diversification of the field. The collection includes her Hugo-winning essay "We Have Always Fought" alongside new pieces written exclusively for this volume. Hurley writes with unapologetic directness about her passion for science fiction and fantasy, offering insights gained from contributing to major publications like The Atlantic, Locus, and Tor.com. The book provides readers with both a writer's memoir and a manifesto about the evolving landscape of genre fiction.
Genres: gender-studies, feminism, non-fiction, activism
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: manifesto, memoir
Period: 21st-century
285 pages · Kindle Edition · Tor Books