She talks about how impossible it was to publish stories about Black women in science fiction and fantasy at that time, and how much (and how little) has changed since then. In it, Jemisin revisits 2002, the year when she decided to try writing professionally. The introduction is wonderful all by itself. Jemisin’s beautiful writing continues to stun, and her stories continue to challenge and inspire. There are fairy tales and space stories and a story that takes place entirely in cyberspace. “Red Dirt Witch” takes place in rural Alabama, where the Fey can be fought off with the traditional rowan and ash, but also with sage, rosemary, fig, and the iron in the soil. Several of these stories, like “The City Born Great” and “The You Train,” explore the spirits of and in cities. All feature protagonists of color, and all are challenging, uncompromising, and delightful. Many of these stories involve resistance of some kind. This anthology collects fantasy and science fiction short stories by author N.K.
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