num_pages: 198
description: In Whedonistas a host of award-winning female writers and fans come together to celebrate the works of Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Angel Firefly Dollhouse Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog). By discussing the impact of Whedon's work their involvement with his shows' fandoms and why they adore the worlds he's created these essayists aim to misbehave in Whedon's rich fantastical worlds. Essay topics include Sharon Shinn (Samaria series) and Emma Bull (Territory) elaborating on the perfection of Firefly Jeanne Stein (the Anna Strong Chronicles) revealing Buffy's influence on Anna Strong and Nancy Holder (October Rain The Watcher's Guide) relating on-the-set tales of Spike menacing her baby daughter while Riley made her hot chocolate.Other contributors include Seanan McGuire (October Daye series) Elizabeth Bear (Chill) Catherynne M. Valente (Palimpsest) Maria Lima (Blood Lines) Jackie Kessler (Black and White) Mariah Huehner (IDW Comics) Sarah Monette (Corambis) and Lyda Morehouse (AngeLINK Series). Also featured is an exclusive interview with television writer and producer Jane Espenson.
language: English
title: Whedonistas: A Celebration of the Worlds of Joss Whedon by the Women Who Love Them
publisher: Mad Norwegian Press