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Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction

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Book Synopsis: Meet the women writers who defied convention to craft some of literature’s strangest tales, from Frankenstein to The Haunting of Hill House and beyond. Frankenstein was just the beginning: horror stories and other weird fiction wouldn’t exist without the women who created it. From Gothic ghost stories to psychological horror to science fiction, women have been primary architects of speculative literature of all sorts. And their own life stories are as intriguing as their fiction. Everyone knows about Mary Shelley, creator of Frankenstein, who was rumored to keep her late husband’s heart in her desk drawer. But have you heard of Margaret “Mad Madge” Cavendish, who wrote a science-fiction epic 150 years earlier (and liked to wear topless gowns to the theater)? If you know the astounding work of Shirley Jackson, whose novel The Haunting of Hill House was reinvented as a Netflix series, then try the psychological hauntings of Violet Paget, who was openly involved in long-term romantic relationships with women in the Victorian era. You’ll meet celebrated icons (Ann Radcliffe, V. C. Andrews), forgotten wordsmiths (Eli Colter, Ruby Jean Jensen), and today’s vanguard (Helen Oyeyemi). Curated reading lists point you to their most spine-chilling tales.
Part biography, part reader’s guide, the engaging write-ups and detailed reading lists will introduce you to more than a hundred authors and over two hundred of their mysterious and spooky novels, novellas, and stories.

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Discover the unsung heroines of horror and speculative fiction with Monster, She Wrote. Uncover the fascinating stories of women who paved the way for the genre, from Mary Shelley to Shirley Jackson. Dive into their eerie tales that shaped the landscape of literature, from chilling ghost stories to mind-bending science fiction. Explore the lives of these literary pioneers and delve into over two hundred mysterious and spooky novels, novellas, and stories that will send shivers down your spine.

Join us on a journey through the shadows with Monster, She Wrote. Embark on a thrilling exploration of the women who dared to defy convention and craft some of the most twisted and compelling tales in literary history. From the eerie depths of psychological horror to the heart-pounding suspense of science fiction, these authors will captivate your imagination and leave you craving more. Let their haunting narratives envelop you in a world where the supernatural and the extraordinary collide.

Are you ready to delve into the dark and mysterious world of women who pioneered horror and speculative fiction? Uncover the secrets of authors like Margaret Cavendish and Violet Paget, whose groundbreaking works have left an indelible mark on the genre. From forgotten wordsmiths to contemporary trailblazers, Monster, She Wrote is your ultimate companion for exploring the spine-chilling tales that have defined literary history. Prepare to be spellbound by over a hundred authors and their most unforgettable stories.

Ready to immerse yourself in the gripping world of horror and speculative fiction? Step into the realm of Monster, She Wrote and discover a treasure trove of mysterious and spooky tales from the visionary women who shaped the genre. Unearth the hidden gems of authors past and present with curated reading lists that will lead you on a journey through the macabre and the fantastical. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore over two hundred novels, novellas, and stories that will leave you breathless.

Ready to uncover the secrets of the women who pioneered horror and speculative fiction? Start your literary adventure with Monster, She Wrote today!

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