GAIL SIMONE is the most influential woman in the comic book industry. Red Sonja: Consumed is her debut novel. Gail's advocacy for greater representation in comics has been instrumental in changing the landscape for creators and bringing about huge success for female and LGBTQ+ characters. She has led the writing on epic series like Wonder Woman , Superman, Tomb Raider and Batgirl. She is known for taking on series and revamping the characters with her wit, unique style and her eye for an action scene - revitalising sales of Deadpool and Birds of Prey issues when she joined the creative team. As well as comic books, she has also written for film, TV and video games. X @GailSimone
Red Sonja and Gail Simone - she-devils with a sword and pen respectively. Don't fret about which is mightier, just savour this glorious fantasy epic -- M R CAREY Fierce and fascinating. This is the story Red Sonja has always deserved. Unmissable -- FELICIA DAY Everything Gail Simone writes - every world she explores, every character she brings life to - is infinitely improved -- PATTON OSWALT An epic debut novel from one of the most entertaining writers on the planet -- TOM TAYLOR Sonja is a fearless, iconic character that crackles with heart and relatable complexities... unique, cinematic, and memorable -- ALEX SEGURA A writer who speaks to readers of every generation -- NANCY A. COLLINS Simone is a total sweetheart in the form of a sharp-as-a-machete genius. And her writing delivers that right into your eyeholes -- BRIAN POSEHN Gail Simone is poised to become the writer of Red Sonja just as Robert Jordan became the writer of Conan. Hold onto your axes, it's going to be a wild ride! -- MERCEDES LACKEY Gail Simone has won comics. And now she has come after novels -- CHELSEA CAIN Gail Simone is a living legend whose wit and characterisation is second to none -- SARAH REES BRENNAN