Too often, women are portrayed in two ways: as prizes to be won by men or as damsels in distress. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes damsel distress man
People are capable of incredible gallantry and terrible cruelty in situations of extreme duress. I tried to showcase that range in 'Enclave.' Ann Aguirre capablecrueltyduress Change image and share on social
I've tried to be inclusive in my '2B' series. Over the course of three books, I wrote African-American characters, a paraplegic character, gay and lesbian characters, a bisexual, Jewish heroine, a multiracial hero, Korean and Chinese-American characters, and a multiracial supporting character. Ann Aguirre africanamericanbisexual share on social
In 2007, I sold my first book, 'Grimspace.' It says it's SF on the spine. I believe it to be SF, though it's certainly written differently. I write in first person, present tense, and the protagonist is a woman with a woman's thoughts, feelings, and sexual desires. Ann Aguirre bookdesiredifferently share on social
Why do men fight who were born to be brothers? James Longstreet bearbrotherfight Change image and share on social
I just don't want to be the damsel in distress. I'll scream on the balcony, but you've got to let me do a little action here. Kirsten Dunst actionbalconydamsel Change image and share on social
What distresses me at times is that I meet a lot of people in their 40's, 50's, 60's, who still say they're a victim of child abuse. Dave Pelzer abusechilddistress Change image and share on social