For Immediate Release
November 18, 2008

Women of Power and Enchantment!

Norilana Books is proud to present Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword and Sorceress XXIII edited by Elisabeth Waters, the twenty-third volume of the classic fantasy anthology series featuring stories of powerful and remarkable women, both warriors and power-wielders, who bravely act to change their worlds with magic or sword or sheer power of character.

For over two decades, the late Marion Zimmer Bradley, best-selling and beloved author, discovered and nurtured a grand generation of authors. The roster of contributors over the years includes Laurell K. Hamilton, Charles de Lint, Diana L. Paxston, Emma Bull, Jennifer Roberson, and countless others.

The nineteen original stories featured here include such stellar authors as Mercedes Lackey, Deborah J. Ross, Dave Smeds, and exciting newcomers whose voices are sure to be heard again.