Banshee. Dragon. Tygress. She-Devil. Hussy. Siren. Wench. Harridan. Muckraker. Spitfire. Vituperator. Churail. Termagant. Fury. Warrior. Virago.For centuries past, and all across the world, there are words that have defined and decried us. Words that raise our hackles, fire up our blood; words that tell a story.In this blazing cauldron of a book, sixteen bestselling, award-winning writers have reclaimed these words, creating an entertaining and irresistible collection of feminist tales.Including Kamila Shamsie's 'Churail', shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award. 'Dazzling stories, as inventive as they are inspiring' Daily Mirror'All killer, no filler' Red Magazine'Fizzing with energy, meaning and page-turner plots' ScotsmanMargaret AtwoodSusie BoytEleanor CrewesEmma DonoghueStella DuffyLinda GrantAnnie Hodson Claire KohdaCN LesterKirsty LoganCaroline O'DonoghueChibundu OnuzoHelen OyeyemiRachel SeiffertKamila ShamsieAli SmithWith an introduction by Sandi Toksvig[Please note there is one new word for the paperback cover: BansheePlease note there is one new name for the paperback cover: Annie Hodson]

This anthology is all killer, no filler - Red MagazineA slick collection of clever tales, with something for bluestockings and banshees alike - ObserverA collection of wild works by wild women is the perfect tribute to Virago's impact and legacy - Tortoise MediaDefinitely where power and feminist rage meet - Stylist