Strong, united families are rarely portrayed in speculative fiction. They're often dysfunctional, combative, self-destructive, or miserable, when they're portrayed at all. This is especially true for non-nuclear and adoptive families, single parent families and families with no children, which are easy targets for invalidation. And QUILTBAG families are almost never portrayed in speculative fiction, regardless of whether their families are loving or falling apart. 15 exhilarating stories of QUILTBAG families experiencing adventure, disaster, and triumph make up Fierce Family. They are families of any constellation: all sizes and configurations, families of choice as well as families by birth. They are caring and connected – when outside conflict arises, they come together to defend and aid one another. Fiercely, and without hesitation.

Fierce Family

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Seiberg, Effie

Lawlor, Layla

Buchanan, A.C.

Science Fiction

Crossed Genres Publications

<p>*The pleasure of your company is requested.* Graceful feet tracing courtly steps. Eyes behind jeweled masks meeting across a room of twirling dancers. Gloved hands touching fleetingly—or gripping swords... Anything can happen at a ball. You are invited to enjoy these stories of fancy and fantasy from thirteen authors, framed in the splendor and elegance of a ballroom. Be it at a house party for diplomats and thieves, or Almacks in a side-universe in which the Patronesses have magic, or a medieval festival just after the plague years ... *Prepare to be swept into the enchantment of the dance!*</p>

It Happened at the Ball

Literature & Fiction

Brennan, Marie

Smith, Sherwood

Ross, Deborah J.

Doyle, Marissa

Forrest, Francesca

Polack, Gillian

Stamey, Sara

Nagle, P. G.

Radford, Phyllis Irene

Short Stories & Anthologies

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