Nevertheless She Persisted: Flash Fiction Project

Nevertheless She Persisted: Flash Fiction Project A Tor.com Original

Tor.com's science fiction and fantasy flash fiction collection originally published in 2017 inspired by the now-iconic statement, now available in e-book format. She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted. Three short lines, fired over social media in response to questions of why Senator Elizabeth Warren was silenced on the floor of the United States Senate, for daring to read aloud the words of Coretta Scott King. As this message was transmitted across the globe, it has become a galvanizing cry for people of all genders in recognition of the struggles that women have faced throughout history. Three short lines, which read as if they are the opening passage to an epic and ageless tale. We have assembled this flash fiction collection featuring several of the best writers in SF/F today, including Seanan McGuire, Charlie Jane Anders, Maria Dahvana Headley, Jo Walton, Amal El-Mohtar, Catherynne M. Valente, Brooke Bolander, Alyssa Wong, Kameron Hurley, Nisi Shawl and Carrie Vaughn. Together these authors share unique visions of women inventing, playing, loving, surviving, and – of course – dreaming of themselves beyond their circumstances. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Kath Lau@kath_reads
3 stars
Nov 18, 2021

"She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted." All the stories started with these powerful lines and I loved how the authors use and play with them through their stories. It's very imaginative and creative! This was my very first flash fiction experience and it was fun. Though there were times that I wasn't entirely sure what was happening but it's probably me not used to reading sci-fi. Not all of the stories stood out for me but here are my most favorite stories: Our Faces, Radiant Sisters, Our Faces Full of Light! by Kameron Hurley - This story perfectly set the tone for the entire story collection. I wish this was a novel because it really sounds interesting! Persephone by Seanan McGuire - This made me want to read her books! Astronaut by Maria Dahvana Headley - I loved the twist on the story! Plus my ignorant a$$ didn't know about this historical event so thanks to this. The Jump Rope Rhyme by Jo Walton - This is the only poem in the collection and I thought it was powerful. If you're interested on reading this book, you can download it here for free.