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Fiction By Roxane Gay: Two Women Who Have To Hide Their Love

In the story ‘Of Ghosts and Shadows’ by Roxane Gay, two women defy their Haitian hometown by unapologetically loving each other — even if they have to keep that love hidden.

Roxane Gay 5 years ago

What It Takes To Write an Epic, Genre-Bending Fantasy Best-Seller

Erika Johansen, the author of The Queen of the Tearling trilogy, talks with Roxane Gay about building fantastical worlds, playing with complex characters, and rooting for female protagonists who are tough as nails.

Roxane Gay 8 years ago

Why I Am A Bad Feminist

Author Roxane Gay on being a bad feminist and how you can be one too.

Roxane Gay 9 years ago

Not Here to Make Friends

On the importance of unlikable female protagonists.

Roxane Gay 10 years ago