Three science fiction/fantasy authors celebrate female trailblazers on International Women's Day

By Frannie Jackson

Women have been writing science fiction and fantasy for centuries, demolishing barriers in historically male-dominated genres. And in honor of International Women's Day, we're celebrating contemporary authors who are continuing to blaze trails in SFF literature.

Paste asked three Harper Voyager authors to write about the women who inspire them and to offer SFF book recommendations. Whether you've been reading fantasy for years or have never picked up a sci-fi novel in your life, we encourage you to seek out these diverse books for your shelves.

Today is the perfect time to begin.

12th March 2018