As we honor Women's History Month, we're spotlighting the talented women on our IGN team by exploring their favorite female authors. Last year, we featured staff picks of games and media - this time, we're diving into the literary world.
When asked about their favorite women writers, our team shared an eclectic list spanning genres and styles. Join us in celebrating both IGN's women and the authors who inspire them!
Sharon Creech
Her poignant explorations of love, loss, and our beautifully imperfect humanity are masterful. –Marhyan Franzen
Key works: Walk Two Moons, Chasing Redbird
Walk Two Moons
Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech crafts an emotionally rich tapestry blending humor and heartbreak into a profound meditation on grief and connection.
Kelly Sue DeConnick
A trailblazer in comics, DeConnick redefined Captain Marvel for Marvel Comics, with her influence reaching the MCU. Her indie works like Pretty Deadly and Bitch Planet showcase her genre versatility and feminist vision. –Chelsea Reed
Key works: Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet, Pretty Deadly
Sarah Rose Etter
Etter's surreal yet sharply observed novels speak to the contemporary psyche with devastating precision. From corporate dystopias to magical realism, her voice is utterly unique. –Leanne Butkovic
Key works: Ripe, The Book of X
Isabel Greenberg
Feminist folktales reimagined through a fresh graphic novel lens. Greenberg's work revives forgotten female storytelling traditions with modern resonance. –Kelly Pham
Key works: The 100 Nights of Hero
N.K. Jemisin
The groundbreaking Broken Earth trilogy revolutionized fantasy with its ingenious magic system and unflinching examination of oppression. Multiple Hugo Award winner Jemisin continues to push boundaries. –Miranda Sanchez
Key works: The Broken Earth Trilogy
T. Kingfisher
A master of dark fairytales and gothic horror with surprising humor and heart. Kingfisher's prolific output delights fantasy and romance fans alike. –MS
Key works: Nettle & Bone, What Moves the Dead
Han Kang
The Korean Nobel laureate crafts devastatingly beautiful works that interrogate trauma, bodies, and political violence with poetic intensity. –LB
Key works: The Vegetarian, Human Acts
Yume Kitasei
Rising sci-fi star Kitasei delivers propulsive adventures in exquisitely-built worlds. Her novels prove standalone sci-fi can be just as rich as series. –MS
Key works: The Deep Sky, The Stardust Grail
Gail Carson Levine
Beloved for redefining fairy tales with empowered heroines, Levine remains a perfect introduction to fantasy for young readers. –MF
Key works: Ella Enchanted
Sarah J. Maas
The reigning queen of fantasy romance creates lush worlds where passion and adventure intertwine. Her sprawling series have defined the genre for a generation. –Jessie Wade
Key works: A Court of Thorns and Roses series
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
From gothic horror to neo-noir, Moreno-Garcia brings fresh perspectives to every genre she tackles, often centering Mexican history and folklore. –MS
Key works: Mexican Gothic, Gods of Jade and Shadow
Erin Morgenstern
Morgenstern's novels unfold like enchanted dreams, weaving stories within stories with lyrical prose that casts an intoxicating spell. –MS
Key works: The Night Circus, The Starless Sea
Helen Oyeyemi
Oyeyemi's singular fiction bends reality through a kaleidoscope of myth and modernity, creating works that defy categorization while dazzling with wit and insight. –LB
Key works: Gingerbread, Mr. Fox
Morgan Vogel
Vogel's graphic work captures the digital age's dissonance with visceral imagery that lingers long after reading. –KP
Key works: Nightcore Energy
Jacqueline Wilson
Courageously tackling difficult themes for young readers, Wilson's books provide comfort and understanding for children navigating complex realities. –Meg Koepp
Key works: The Illustrated Mum
Rebecca Yarros
Yarros' Empyrean series reimagines dragon rider fantasies with gripping action, emotional depth, and a feminist perspective that elevates the genre. –JW
Key works: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame
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