Sarah Monette

Sarah Monette's stories have appeared in Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet, Strange Horizons, and Tales of the Unanticipated, among others. Her first novel, Mélusine, was published by Ace Books in August 2005. Having recently completed her Ph.D., she is working on her second novel and whatever other projects attract her wandering fancy. Visit her online at www.sarahmonette.com.

Still Seeking Chloe and Olivia: How to Write Strong Female Characters by Sarah Monette (nonfiction)
      Decades after feminism became mainstream, the most common female character is still the girlfriend in peril. Why does this bias exist, and what can writers do to overcome it? If you don't believe there is still a problem with how women are portrayed in genre fiction, this article will open your eyes.

Doing Tolkien Wrong: Why Fantasy Shouldn't Follow in Tolkien's Footsteps by Sarah Monette (nonfiction)
      Tolkien is the gold standard of fantasy fiction, if not its basis, as mile-long lists of paperbacks and whole gaming industries can attest. But at what point does this imitation cease to help the writer and the audience - or does it ever help at all? (Featured Article for March 2005)

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