In Whedonistas, a host of award-winning female writers and fans come together to celebrate the works of Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog). By discussing the impact of Whedon's work, their involvement with his shows' fandoms and why they adore the worlds he's created, these essayists aim to misbehave in Whedon's rich, fantastical worlds. Essay topics include Sharon Shinn ("Samaria" series) and Emma Bull (Territory) elaborating on the perfection of Firefly, Jeanne Stein (the Anna Strong Chronicles) revealing Buffy's influence on Anna Strong, and Nancy Holder (October Rain, The Watcher's Guide) relating on-the-set tales of Spike menacing her baby daughter while Riley made her hot chocolate.Other contributors include Seanan McGuire (October Daye series), Elizabeth Bear (Chill), Catherynne M. Valente (Palimpsest), Maria Lima (Blood Lines), Jackie Kessler (Black and White), Mariah Huehner (IDW Comics), Sarah Monette (Corambis), and Lyda Morehouse (AngeLINK Series). Also featured is an exclusive interview with television writer and producer Jane Espenson.

Contents:
The girls next door: learning to live with the living dead and never even break a nail / by Seanan McGuire
Ramping up for a decade with Joss Whedon / by Nancy Holder
Outlaws & desperados / by Sharon Shinn
An interview with Jane Espenson
My (fantasy) encounter with Joss Whedon (and what I've learned from the master) / by Jeanne C. Stein
The ages of Dollhouse: autobiography through Whedon / by Sigrid Ellis
A couch potato's guide to demon slaying: turning strangers into family, Buffy-style / by Heather Shaw
Smart is sexy: an appreciation of Firefly's Kaylee / by Laurel Brown
Teething troubles and growing up / by Caroline Symcox
Transgressing with Spike and Buffy / by Nancy Kay Shapiro
Brand new day: the evolution of the Doctor Horrible fandom / by Priscilla Spencer
We're here to save you / by Elizabeth Bear
Imperfectly perfect: why I really love Buffy for being a pill sometimes / by Mariah Huehner
My European vacation: a love letter/confession / by Kelly Hale
Romancing the vampire and other shiny bits / by Lyda Morehouse
An interview with Juliet Landau
I am Joss Whedon's bitch / by Maria Lima
Going dark / by Jackie Kessler
Joss giveth / by Jaala Robinson
The kindness of monsters / by Sarah Monette
Shelve under Television, Young Adult / by Jody Wurl
The Browncoat connection / by Dae S. Low
Late to the party: what Buffy never taught me about being a girl / by Racheline Maltese
How an atheist and his demons created a shepherd / by Meredith McGrath
Older and far away / by Jamie Craig
Why Joss is more important than his 'verse / by Teresa Jusino
Let's go to work / by Catherynne M. Valente
Something to sing about / by Jenn Reese
Malcolm Reynolds, the myth of the West, and me / by Emma Bull