Quantum Women

<p>A quantum is a self-contained unit-of energy light and so forth. It exists in and of itself irrespective of its surroundings. But it can be and usually is part of a team.<br>A quantum woman then is a self-contained person independent yet willing to be part of a team if the right teammate comes along.<br>Quantum women aren't superheroines with superpowers they're not chicks in chain mail although they might be as Pamela Sargent wrote Women of Wonder. For the most part quantum women are everyday folks in a science fiction or fantasy setting. They might be home-makers or home-wreckers homely or homey but all of them are focused determined willful and independent. To those who have men in their lives they are partners and companions equals and not subordinates.<br>And yet like any of us they can find themselves in extraordinary situations where a bit of heroism can save the day. You'll encounter them on these pages.</p>