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Publication Date: 1999

Anthology

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Man Is Hard to Find, November 27, 2010

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Arthur W. Jordin (Smyrna, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chicks 'N Chained Males (Mass Market Paperback)

Chicks 'N Chained Males (1999) is the third Fantasy anthology in the Chicks in Chainmail series, following Did You Say Chicks?!. This humorous anthology contains eighteen short stories about female warriors:

- Introduction by Esther Friesner explains her intent to provide a new view of women warriors. See her story below for her example.

- "Myth Manner's Guide to Greek Missology #1" by Harry Turtledove is about Andromeda doing a job for Zeus, with some help from Hera. The author is a repeat contributor.

- "Chain, Link, Fence" by Steven Piziks concerns a thief and a statue of a god. The author has a story in the previous volume.

- "Fool's Gold" by Elizabeth Moon continues the story of Mirabel. This time, a man becomes a dragon and terrorizes the neighborhood.

- "In for a Pound" by Lawrence Watt-Evans concerns a werewolf with political ambitions. The author has repeatedly contributed to this series.

- "Death Becomes Him" by Marina Frants continues the story of Vassilisa from the second volume. A rider bearing a gift come to Baba Yaga's hut. This time the author does a solo performance.

- "Straight Arrow" by Susan Shwartz concerns a female F-15 pilot whose plane failed over Bosnia. The author contributed to the first volume in this series.

- "Bad Heir Day" by Rosemary Edghill introduces a female heir to the throne of Britain. The author also contributed to the first volume under an assumed name.

- "Why Do You Think They Call it Middle Earth?" by Susan Cooper follows the adventures of a woman who falls through a hole while telling a bum what he can do to get a job. The author is new to this series.

- "Leg Irons, the Bitch, and the Wardrobe" by Laura Frankos involves a very trying princess and the director of a play. The author has repeatedly contributed to this series. So has her husband.

- "Shiftless" by Josepha Sherman presents two licensed shifters with a job investigating a very wealthy wizard. The author has a story in the first volume.

- "May/December at the Mall" by Brian D. Akers brings together two time travelers at the Mall of Alternate Americas. The author is new to this series.

- "Yo, Baby!" by Jan Stirling continues the story of Terion and Feric. This time an older woman leaves a child with Feric.

- "Don't Break the Chain!" by Jody Lynn Nye is about a Lady who receives a chain letter. The author has repeatedly contributed to this series.

- "Cross CHILDREN Walk" by Esther Friesner presents a female crossing guard with a new challenge.

- "...But Comedy is Hard" by Kate Daniel develops a relationship between a young Amazon and an actor, with a little help from a muse. The author is a newcomer to this series, but has novels of her own.

- "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" by Kevin Andrew Murphy divulges the trials of a storyteller and sorceress faced by an angry spearholder. The author is new to this series.

- "Hallah Iron-Thighs and the Five Unseemly Sorrows" by K.D. Wentworth continues the story of Hallah. In this one, the princes were abducted and the princess is about to become an old maid.

- "Miss Underwood and the Mermaid" by Sarah Zettel tells of ship hired to look for a missing sailor. The author has contributed a story to the second volume.

These stories are punny and hilarious. Several serials continue from the previous volumes. More authors are appearing for the first time. Some also have full-length novels in publication.

How long can the puns continue? The next installment in this series is The Chick Is in the Mail.

Highly recommended for Friesner fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of nontraditional -- and other -- occupations for women. Read and enjoy!

-Arthur W. Jordin

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great collection of ball-bashing babes <grin>, June 11, 1999

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This was great - not only do the women have "real" jobs, they get to prove that they have feelings as well (yet don't let them rule their lives). It's nice to see some men in danger for once - and seeing that their rescuers are women with attitude. Definitely something I'll pass on to my nieces and young cousins!

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4.0 out of 5 stars chix, July 15, 2005

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Cute! I like the concept.

Men need to be rescued and then spanked for making us go to the trouble.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun
I have some of the other Chicks books, and while they aren't what I'd call literature (I call them light fantasy), they're fun to read. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Lynn Bodoni

1.0 out of 5 stars Ugh
I really wanted to like this book. It was impossible. Utterly IMPOSSIBLE! Ok, now I understand why S&S gets worse every year, if THIS is the cream of the fantasy-writing crop... Read more

Published 14 months ago by K. Cubero

5.0 out of 5 stars In the continuing series on this theme, this was very good
My order came quickly and was in perfect condition. I have purchased many books by the author and or editors, and enjoyed them all.

Published 16 months ago by D. Michael

2.0 out of 5 stars Maybe they were just trying a little too hard
I checked out this book for the one story about the chain letter. I guess, yes, if I lived in a world where magic was commonplace (or, I should say, remotely plausible) then the... Read more

Published on June 11, 2008 by Smeddley

4.0 out of 5 stars Much Better than Chicks in Chain Mail
Having not liked, in general, Chicks In Chain Mail I'm happy to be able to report that I actually enjoyed this follow up. Read more

Published on May 12, 2006 by David Hood

4.0 out of 5 stars FUNNY
Eighteen stories of warrior women who come to men in distress. The tables have been turned! This is the second in, what I hope will be, a series. Read more

Published on March 14, 2003 by Detra Fitch

4.0 out of 5 stars LOL!
Eighteen stories of warrior women who come to men in distress. The tables have been turned! This is the second in, what I hope will be, a series. Read more

Published on December 31, 1999 by Huntress Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A very PUNishing Book!
Despite the title, not every story in this book is full of puns. Not every story is laugh-out-loud funny. Read more

Published on June 11, 1999 by John D Lewallen Jr

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book!!! (& Then Read it, Too...)
A very funny, very enjoyable, not entirely mindless read. An anthology of stories that give the classic sf women in bronze bras someting to do. Read more

Published on May 31, 1999 by jwalter@capital.net

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Miss Underwood, Master Porfirio, Captain Tremor, Cavernous Dire, Mayor Eyebright, Miss Sherman, Captain Latimer, Nancy's Pride, Overford Academy, Princess Mfara, Baba Yaga, Master Thrumble, Miss Verity, Princess Merrydot, Dean Thrumble, Sir Borstler, Ivan Tsarevitch, Lady Zoraida, Miss Johnson, Prince Rumkin, Prince Tristin, Bilious Dire, Chuck of Grand Rapids, Crusty Boar, Major Duero

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