forgotten female science fiction authors

In celebration of Women's History Month this March wonder | wander | women are actively advocating for some gifted yet marginalized women writers of science fiction. 

Kurtz the game-changer is a woman.

We love our women, we love our tales of science fiction and fantasy and we love the wondrous world they have opened up for us all. 

Dunnett's second book from The Lymond Chronicles 

When we come across female founding authors who have sadly been ignored or forgotten we are definitely publicizing them and recalling them to our attention. 

The purpose of International Women's Day is to bring attention to the social, political, economic, and cultural issues that women face, and to advocate for the advance of women within all those areas.

Fortune was a much published
British occultist & ceremonial magician.

As the organizers of the celebration state, "Through purposeful collaboration, we can help women advance and unleash the limitless potential offered to economies the world over."

Hossain's utopian fantasy is one of the first
examples of feminist science fiction.

The day is often also used to recognize women who have made significant contributions to the advancement of their gender. Today we celebrate these gifted females of speculative fiction.

Russian born Oldenbourg specialized in
French medieval history of the Crusades & Cathars.

Western culture uses many modes to omit and silence women’s work. Deny. Particularize. Limit. Forget. These women rose up against such formidable odds and gave us literature to thrive on.

A fantasy book trilogy by Tarr, set in an elven universe.

No woman should ever be suppressed, overwritten, or forgotten. These female science fiction authors are now part of our DNA and we must never forget them.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of
the timeless and beloved Le Guin tale.