Kelley asked A.J. Smith:

Does your series include any competent, powerful, badass women on the side of Good?

A.J. Smith Yes, several. There are certainly more good, badass women than bad, badass women.

Halla Summer Wolf, axe-maiden of Tiergarten, Daughter of the Wolf, and the greatest battle commander since high thain Teardrop. She also gets an apprentice called Greta Cloud Seer.

Bronwyn of Canarn, itinerant noblewoman, desperately trying to remember her sword training as she witnesses battle after battle.

Gwendolyn of Hunter's Cross, the Lady of Haran and self-proclaimed "most dangerous bitch in Tor Funweir." (See book 3)

Ryuthula "Ruth"... you'll have to read to find out about her. She's fucking awesome though.

There're more, but they're my favourites. I try and keep my mouth shut when people critisise me for the main baddies being seductive women. Especially when they ignore everyone else. The enchantresses aren't actually in it that much. They certainly get less "page-time" than Halla. As something of a feminist, I find the complaints bizarre.

Thanks for the interest.

AJS

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