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Did You Say Chicks

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Well, it's a followup to 'Chicks in Chainmail', I'm sure that everyone figured that out already. It's not quite as sublime as some of the first, but it's entirely readable and fun. It when it goes into those court ladies, well, ok, I laughed hard enough to get the spouse to grab the book (and start laughing herself).

Fun.

As a fan of the warrior woman genre and the humor fantasy genre, I absolutely loved this book! Reading it along with the first one made for a great afternoon, especially since one author chose to write a continuation of her first story (Elizabeth Moon, write more of this stuff, please!). The dedication made me laugh out loud and immediately head to my e-mail to spread the fun.

I loved almost all the stories in this anthology. However, I especially enjoyed the return of Barbara Hambly's wonderfully complex ex-nun-turned-mercenary Starhawk (of "The Unschooled Wizard" and "The Dark Hand of Magic" fame)

"A Night with the Ladies" proves that the 'Hawk doesn't need her wizardly boyfriend Sun Wolf backing her up--although a few gal-pals don't go unappreciated...

I loved this book! It completely blew just about every stereotype against women out of the water. While I was reading it, I constantly chuckled to myself, and occasionally laughed out loud, hard enough to bring tears to my eyes! I've never read the first book in the series, but I always wanted to, and now I do more than ever!!!!

Did You Say Chicks?! (1998) is the second Fantasy anthology in the Chicks in Chainmail series, following Chicks in Chainmail. This humorous anthology contains nineteen short stories about female warriors:

- Introduction by Esther Friesner is oriented toward repeat offenders.

- "No Pain, No Gain" by Elizabeth Moon continues the story of Mirabel. It tells of a wizard who exchanges body parts without permission.

- "Slue-Foot Sue and the Witch in the Woods" by Laura Frankos is a West Texas tale about Pecos Bill's bride to be. The author has stories in both volumes.

- "A Young Swordswoman's Garden Primer" by Sarah Zettel concerns a young woman and a haunted hauberk. This author is new to the series, but not to fantasy.

- "The Old Fire" by Jody Lynn Nye calls a retired swordswoman into a last mission. The author has stories in both volumes.

- "Like No Business I Know" by Mark Bourne takes a female TV star to Faery. Another author from the first volume.

- "A Bone to Pick" by Marina Frants & Keith R.A. DeCandido confronts a Russian village with a Tatar invasion. These authors are new to the series.

- "The Attack of the Avenging Virgins" by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough relates the very unusual events that happened to the invading army in Ecotri. The author had a story in the first volume.

- "O, Sweet Goodnight!" by Christina Briley & Walter Vance Awsten follows a knight and mother as she looks for a good relatioinship. These authors are new to the series.

- "A Bitch in Time" by Doranna Durgin reveals the training methods of linehounds. Another author new to the series, but not to fantasy.

- "Don't You Want to Be Beautiful?" by Laura Anne Gilman regards the high pressure world of cosmetics. Another new author.

- "A Night with the Girls" by Barbara Hambly discloses the perils of creating wights. The author is new to the series, but not to fantasy.

- "A Quiet Knight's Reading" by Steven Piziks introduces a dragon with an unusual hoard. Another new author.

- "Armor Propre" by Jan Stirling & S.M. Stirling continues the story of Terion and Feric. She buys a new breatplate and he feels guilty.

- "A Big Hand for the Little Lady" by Esther Friesner is a tale of Grendel from another viewpoint.

- "Blade Runner" by K.D. Wentworth continues the story of Hallah Iron-Thighs. She is extorted into running a blade to the castle.

- "Keeping Up the Appearances" by Lawrence Watt-Evans relates the trials of an assassin and her hamster partner. This author is a repeat contributor and has also published a few fantasy novels.

- "La Difference" by Harry Turtledove presents a scenario with two EU explorers are chased by armed enemies. The author had a quite different tale in the first volume.

- "Tales from the Slushpile" by Margaret Ball continues the story of Riva. This one concerns the vagarities of fantasy publishing.

- "Yes, Did We Say Chicks" by Adam-Troy Castro is an elaborate, but short play on words. This author is new to the series.

These stories are entertaining. Some are serials, following stories in the previous volume. Some authors are new to this volume. Several have also published full-length novels.

Even more adventures are coming. The next installment in this series is Chicks'n Chained Males.

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

Great book - women taking care of themselves with swords and other weapons. Good book in the seriesx. I have them all.

My order came quickly and was in perfect condition. I have purchased many books by the autor, and enjoyed them all.