The image of the strong female has been a pervasive one in literature through time. From Medea to Lisbeth Salander to Katniss Everdeen- we are eternally enthralled with what it takes to fight like a girl. More than just weapons in hand, we explore just what a girl's got to do to make her way in the world and through some hairy situations. This short story anthology explores the strong female protagonist in a genre where the female is typically the 'damsel in distress'. From warriors to librarians, mothers to thieves- they all have what it takes to fight like a girl.Featuring stories by Catherine Carpenter, Erin Claiborne, Aja Romano, Alison Wilgus, N. Sheng, JJ Kahrs, Meg Belviso, Freya Marske, Jessie Wiek, Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Nina Waters, Elizabeth Sebertsen, Gwenne Dawson, M.J. King, Crystal Sarakas, K.M. Morrison, Canon Purdy, Helen Corcoran, Kate Larking, and Wendy Gowins.