Satellites
Out of Orbit
This collection of feminist poetry and prose includes…
Thus Saith Eve
UnMythed
Deare Sister
Soliloquies: the lady doth indeed protest
Snow White Gets Her Say
Epistles, myths, history, soliloquies, and fairy tales re/imagined through a feminist lens
Fresh, new audition monologues and stimulating classroom material
Magenta 2011 (first published 1988)
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“… an excellent and much recommended pick for unique fiction collections.” Michael Dunford, Midwest Book Review
“… I also love the idea of telling the story from the woman’s perspective, especially when the woman is only mentioned in passing in the official story, or not mentioned at all although it is understood that such a woman must have been in the background of the story (I’m thinking of Noah’s wife and Cain’s wife in particular here). I’m excited to have discovered this, and can’t wait to get a copy and read it.” Shana – Tales of Minor Interest
“Satellites out of Orbit is an entertaining read. To get the most out of it, the reader requires an open mind. It needs to be taken for what it is: a subjective view on the subjectivity of literature and history. Wind exposes how the simple stories that are often considered ‘romantic’, or are the basis for belief systems, can be used for the subjugation of women. The pieces also point out that there is still a paradox in our society as women have greater freedom outside of the home, but are still expected to attain certain ‘ideals’.” Isabel Ischenko, smashwords
“Our editorial board loved it. Our readers said it was the most feminist thing they’ve read in a long time.” rejection letter from publisher, 2001
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Note to Reader
I. Epistles
Eve
Lilith
Abel
Cain’s wife
Noah’s wife
Hagar
Zipporah
the certain woman
Delilah
Eshta
Ruth
The Queen of Sheba
Vashti
Judith
Mary, mother of God
Mary, of Bethany
Mary Magdalen
Thecla
Satan
II. Myths
Gaia
Narcissus
Pandora
Daphne
Daedalus
Ismene
Poseidon
Athena and Orestes
Circe
The Muses
Omphale
Hyacinth
Philomel
Clytie
Eurydice
The Danaids
Amphion
Galatea
Gorgons
Dido
Menelaus
Psyche
Hylas
Atalanta
Penelope
Macha
Jason – I
Penthisilea
Persephone
Adonis
Ares
Siren
Acrisius
Iphigenia – I
Thetis
Chryseis and Briseis
Jason – II
Chiron
Artemis
Bellerophon
Iphigenia – II
Prometheus
Sisyphus
III. Letters
The Portrait
The Protest
The Ride
The Experiment
The Patent
The Model
The Stone
The Ring
The Grapes
The Dialogue
IV. Soliloquies
Ophelia
Lady MacBeth
Regan
Desdemona
Kate
Isabella
Juliet
Marina
Miranda
V. Fairy Tales
Gretel
Cinderella
The youngest princess
Little Red Riding Hood
Snow White
Alice
The Wicked Stepmother
Greystrands
Catherine
The King’s Daughter
Sleeping Beauty
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Note to Reader
Synopses and References
