Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror

Podcast discussing women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Hosted by Megan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, and Lucy Hounsom. New episodes every other Thursday.

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S02, E07: Disney Princesses

Posted March 30, 2017

How feminist are the Disney princesses? Have we seen a positive trend in the modern examples? What else does Disney need to do to create positive role...

S02, E06: Laura Lam on exploring the queer experience in SFF

Posted March 16, 2017

With the final book in her Micah Grey series out this month, Laura Lam talks to Lucy about exploring the queer experience in her writing.

S02, E05: Sarah Gailey on sexual violence in SFF

Posted March 2, 2017

*Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual violence that may upset some listeners. Genre fiction is, by definition, limitless in...

S02, E04: Interview with Alison Littlewood

Posted February 16, 2017

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S02, E03: Kameron Hurley on feminist SF and space operas

Posted February 2, 2017

Megan interviews two-time Hugo award winning science fiction writer Kameron Hurley.