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From: Lynn McGuire <l...@winsim.com>
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Subject: Re: Looking for a new author
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:55:13 -0500
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On 9/17/2012 1:30 AM, mysgydid wrote:
> I read a LOT of sci-fi/fantasy and I'm looking for a new amazing author. I started with the likes of Heinlein, Niven, and Card and have only expanded since then. In the last 10 years or so I've been reading a lot of paranormal sci-fi, and I enjoy it, I'm just looking for someone fresh, that maybe isn't quite as mainstream.
>
> Any ideas?

I assume that you have tried:
1. Carrie Vaughn
2. Kim Harrison
3. Kelley Armstrong
4. Sarah Hoyt
5. Seanan McGuire
6. Julie Kenner
7. Wen Spencer
8. Laurell Hamilton

Whoa, there are no guys on that list.
SciFI is a definitely changing.

If looking for space opera, try:
1. David Weber
2. John Ringo
3. Allen Steele
4. S. M. Stirling
5. Jon Varley
6. John Scalzi
7. Jack McDevitt
8. Vernor Vinge

And there are no ladies on that list.

Lynn