SFF in Conversation is a new monthly feature on The Book Smugglers in which we invite guests to talk about a variety of topics important to speculative fiction fans, authors, and readers. Our vision is to create a safe (moderated) space for thoughtful conversation about the genre, with a special focus on inclusivity and diversity in SFF. Anyone can participate and we are welcoming emailed topic submissions from authors, bloggers, readers, and fans of all categories, age ranges, and subgenres beneath the speculative fiction umbrella. Today, are delighted to host AC Wise, author of the collection The Ultra Fabulous Glitter Squadron Saves the World Again, which was published by Lethe Press in October 2015. Embrace the Rainbow I remember the first time I heard someone describe themselves as a feminist. It was seventh grade, at an all girls school, and one of my classmates told me, “I don’t like pink, because I’m a feminist.” I don’t remember if she proceeded to explain feminism, or whether I picked up a definition elsewhere. Somewhere along the way I figured out the basic gist – feminism is about equality for women. I thought – heck, I believe in that, I must be a […]