FEMSPEC
An interdisciplinary feminist journal dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, magical realism, surrealism, myth, folklore, and other supernatural genres.
FEMSPEC is a collectively-produced peer-reviewed journal run primarily by women. As such, we believe in a non-hierarchical community and work to make our space one of cooperation. All members are valued, listened to, and respected without regards to age, experience, or professional position. We encourage all voices to contribute to our cause through non-violent communication.
Femspec Vol 13, Issue 2, 2013
Summary: This issue is dedicated to Madre Divina, for Returning.
Introduction
BATYA WEINBAUM
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Essays
SUANNA DAVIS. "Speculative Fiction Representations of Rape: From The Survivor’s Perspective"
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KURT RUSSO. "Gazing at Her Cloven Feats: Mythic Tradition and The Sacred Way of Women in Paula Gunn Allen’s Deer Woman"
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Interviews
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JANINE CANAN. "Interview with Heide Göttner-Abendroth"
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Poetry
GINA WISKER. "Keeping the Demons at Bay"
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Event Coverage
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ALIX SHULMAN. "Kate Millett Celebration"
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BATYA WEINBAUM. "Synthesis 2012"
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Book and Media Reviews
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GENEVIEVE A. LOPEZ. "Review of Legends of Zita the Spacegirl, by Ben Hatke"
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BATYA WEINBAUM. "Review of Journey of a Tarot Reader, by Ella Jo Street"
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BATYA WEINBAUM. "Review of Niki de Saint Phalle and the Tarot Garden, Texts by Jill Johnston and Marella Caracciolo Chi. Photographs by Giuli Pietromarchi."
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Book and Media Reviews
Notes from the Board
Special Issue Process
Contributors
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