
She also collaborated with Greenberg on an Amazonian comedy anthology for Baen Books entitled Chicks In Chainmail and a vampire anthology for Donald I Fine, Inc.


Īlien Pregnant By Elvis was her first effort as an anthology editor as part of a collection of tabloid science fiction for DAW books in conjunction with Martin H.

"Thunderbolt," a short story in Random House's Young Warriors anthology lead to her creation of her recent books Nobody's Princess, which takes the Greek legend of Helen of Sparta and gives it a new beginning, and its sequel, Nobody's Prize. In addition to short stories, Friesner has published a number of novels and is a prolific editor of anthologies. Her first short story, "The Stuff of Heroes" was sold in 1982. Career ĭuring her early career as a writer, Friesner penned an advice column entitled "Ask Auntie Esther" for Pulphouse Magazine. She currently resides with her husband and two children in Connecticut. in Spanish and was a college Spanish professor at Yale University before becoming a writer. Together they wrote at least one film script for student production, "Lavinia: a Girl of the Street", which demonstrated Esther's trademark tongue-in-cheek style. While at Vassar, she became friendly with Paula Volsky and Jane Bishop. At Vassar, she completed B.A.s in both Spanish and Drama. Life įriesner attended the Hunter College High School, a public magnet high school in New York City, as well as Vassar College. This humor allows her to discuss with broader audiences about issues like gender equality and social justice. She is best known for her humorous style of writing, both in the titles and the works themselves. Friesner at RavenCon16 in Richmond VA in 2023Įsther Mona Friesner-Stutzman, née Friesner (born July 16, 1951) is an American science fiction and fantasy author.
