QUESTION FOR THE LADIES...

Alright, so the portrayal of women in genre fiction has become a hotly debated subject of late. I'm in the process of writing an article about it for Broken Frontier, and I feel the best thing I can do is offer my readers a range of opinions directly from women who enjoy comics, video games, sci-fi fantasy, etc. So...

1. What do you want in female characters in genre fiction?

2. What makes a strong female character?

3. In terms of female portrayals, what is a deal breaker for you.

Finally, if you are okay with it, I'd like to include your age and career. I feel this will help give a sense of just how broad the female readership is in fandom.

Thanks!
-Josh