[Dave Berk]

I've chosen the last option.
Interestingly enough, though, I don't like to read that many books about female heroines, as they're harder for me to relate to. I also don't care much for the whole coming of age genre and would rather see more mature heros, especially in fantasy.
Just my 2c.

Edit: I've also found (in my experience) that while women authors can write from a male viewpoint rather convincingly, I've read very few male authors who manage to do the opposite (in fantasy).