Fantasy Magazine, October 2014 (Women Destroy Fantasy! special issue)

Cat Rambo, born November 14, 1963, is an American writer and editor of speculative fiction. Her work often explores themes of fantasy and science fiction, earning her a Nebula Award for her short story "If You Were a Dinosaur, My Love."

Kameron Hurley writes science fiction and fantasy that's anything but ordinary. You might know them from their novel The Mirror Empire, a wild ride through a world where women rule and magic is a dangerous force. If you're looking for stories that push boundaries and surprise you, Hurley's work is a great place to start.

Somali-American professor, editor and writer

Wendy N. Wagner is a writer of speculative fiction, as well as nonfiction articles and essays on topics such as nature, pop culture, and society. As of 2022 she is Editor-in-Chief of Nightmare Magazine.

Kat Howard is the editor behind The Best of Uncanny, a collection showcasing fantastic speculative fiction. She has a knack for finding stories that will stick with you long after you've turned the last page.

Terri Windling is a writer and editor known for her work in fantasy, myth, and folklore. She has edited anthologies such as Silver Birch, Blood Moon, Black Swan, White Raven, and Sirens and Other Daemon Lovers. Windling also co-edited the Women Destroy Fantasy! special issue of Fantasy Magazine.

Carol Emshwiller is a writer whose work has appeared in collections like McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales. She's known for her contributions to science fiction and fantasy.

Delia Sherman writes across fantasy and paranormal romance, with titles like Teeth and Firebirds. She contributed to the Women Destroy Fantasy! special issue of Fantasy Magazine and collections such as Sirens and Other Daemon Lovers and Best New Paranormal Romance.

T. Kingfisher is the vaguely absurd pen-name of Ursula Vernon, an author from North Carolina. In another life, she writes children's books and weird comics. She has been nominated for the World Fantasy and the Eisner, and has won the Hugo, Sequoyah, Nebula, Alfie, WSFA, Coyotl and Ursa Major awards, as well as a half-dozen Junior Library Guild selections. This is the name she uses when writing things for grown-ups. Her work includes multiple fairy-tale retellings and odd little stories about...

Nalo Hopkinson is a writer whose work often explores Caribbean folklore and culture. Her novel Brown Girl in the Ring is a fantastic example of her imaginative storytelling.

Emma Bull is a fantasy author recognized for her work in urban fantasy, including her novel Teeth. She has also edited several anthologies, such as Firebirds and New Magics.