Turn the Other Chick
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Turn the Other Chick is an anthology
of fantasy
stories, edited by Esther M. Friesner, with a cover by Mitch Foust. It consists of works featuring female protagonists by (mostly) female authors. It was first published in hardcover
by Baen Books
in November 2004; a paperback
edition followed in March 2006. It was the fifth and last of a series of similarly themed anthologies edited by Friesner. (The first three books were collected as Chicks Ahoy
in 2010).
The book collects twenty-two short stories and novelettes by various fantasy authors, with an introduction and a section of notes about the authors by Friesner.
Anthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
of fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
stories, edited by Esther M. Friesner, with a cover by Mitch Foust. It consists of works featuring female protagonists by (mostly) female authors. It was first published in hardcover
Hardcover
A hardcover, hardback or hardbound is a book bound with rigid protective covers...
by Baen Books
Baen Books
Baen Books is an American publishing company established in 1983 by long time science fiction publisher and editor Jim Baen. It is a science fiction and fantasy publishing house that emphasizes space opera, hard science fiction, military science fiction, and fantasy...
in November 2004; a paperback
Paperback
Paperback, softback or softcover describe and refer to a book by the nature of its binding. The covers of such books are usually made of paper or paperboard, and are usually held together with glue rather than stitches or staples...
edition followed in March 2006. It was the fifth and last of a series of similarly themed anthologies edited by Friesner. (The first three books were collected as Chicks Ahoy
Chicks Ahoy
Chicks Ahoy is an anthology that collects stories from the first three books in the Chicks in Chainmail series. It was first published in paperback by Baen Books in December 2010.-Contents:From Chicks in Chainmail...
in 2010).
The book collects twenty-two short stories and novelettes by various fantasy authors, with an introduction and a section of notes about the authors by Friesner.
Contents
- "Introduction" (Esther M. Friesner)
- "Mightier Than the Sword" (John G. HemryJohn G. HemryJohn G. Hemry is an American author of military science fiction novels. Drawing on his experience as a retired United States Navy officer, he has written the Stark's War and Paul Sinclair series. Under the name Jack Campbell, he has written six volumes of the Lost Fleet series...
) - "A Late Symmer Night's Battle" (Laura FrankosLaura FrankosLaura Frankos is an American author born February 9, 1960. She has written mysteries, fantasy and science fiction stories. She has published one mystery novel, Saint Oswald's Niche, which is currently out of print, and The Broadway Musical Quiz Book...
) - "Psyched Up" (Michael D. Turner)
- "Branded" (Jan Stirling)
- "The Girl's Guide to Defeating the Dark Lord" (Cassandra ClaireCassandra ClareCassandra Clare is an American author who has written the bestselling young adult saga The Mortal Instruments.- Personal life :Cassandra Clare was born to American parents in Tehran. As a child Clare traveled frequently, spending time in Switzerland, England, and France...
) - "She Stuffs to Conquer" (Yvonne Coats)
- "The Gypsy Queen" (Catherine H. Shaffer)
- "Over the Hill" (Jim C. HinesJim C. HinesJim C. Hines is an American fantasy writer. He was a first-place winner of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Award in 1998 with his story "Blade of the Bunny". He is the author of the Goblin Quest fantasy trilogy, comprising Goblin Quest, Goblin Hero and Goblin War. He also edited the...
) - "A Sword Called Rhonda" (D. S. Moen)
- "Giants in the Earth" (Esther M. Friesner)
- "Rituals for a New God" (Wen SpencerWen SpencerWen Spencer is an American Science fiction and fantasy writer whose books center around characters with unusual abilities, and which might be regarded as original variations on the standard vampire and werewolf themes. In 2003, she was the winner of the John W...
) - "I Look Good" (Selina Rosen)
- "Combat Shopping" (Lee Martindale)
- "Battle Ready" (J. Ardian Lee)
- "A Woman's Armor" (Lesley McBain)
- "Hallah Iron-Thighs and the Hall of the Puppet King" (K. D. WentworthK. D. WentworthKathy Diane Wentworth , known as K. D. Wentworth, is a science fiction author. She got her start winning the Writers of the Future Contest in 1988, and then later won Field Publications' Teachers as Writers Award in 1991. She currently is the editor for the Writers of the Future Contest...
) - "Princess Injera Versus the Spanakopita of Doom" (Robin Wayne BaileyRobin Wayne BaileyRobin Wayne Bailey is an American fantasy and science fiction author. He is a past president of SFWA, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America . He was South-Central Regional Director for SFWA nine years. He has also hosted three of SFWA's Nebula Awards weekends...
) - "Brunhilde's Bra" (Laura J. Underwood)
- "Smoke and Mirrors" (Steven PiziksSteven PiziksSteven Piziks is an American author of science fiction.Piziks writes mostly military science fiction and film and television series novelisations...
) - "The Truth About the Gotterdammerung" (Eric FlintEric FlintEric Flint is an American author, editor, and e-publisher. The majority of his main works are alternate history science fiction, but he also writes humorous fantasy adventures.- Career :...
) - "Defender of the Small" (Jody Lynn NyeJody Lynn NyeJody Lynn Nye is an American science fiction writer. She has frequently collaborated as a co-author or the author of a sequel....
) - "Of Mice and Chicks" (Harry TurtledoveHarry TurtledoveHarry Norman Turtledove is an American novelist, who has produced works in several genres including alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy and science fiction.- Life :...
) - "About the Authors" (Esther M. Friesner)