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Originally Posted by Worldwalker
So that's what C.L. Moore's "L" stood for. I can see why she went by her initials.  |
In Moore's case, going by her initials was largely a practical matter; at the time she was writing, there was a strong prejudice that science fiction writing should be
mascilune, and female authors had a very difficult time getting an audience.
In fact, most notable female science fiction authors either used initials or gender-neutral pseudonyms, for a good many years after that era. The sexual revolution came (no pun intended) and went, but it wasn't until fans dug up the obituary of James Tiptree Jr.'s mother that "he" was identified as Alice Sheldon.
There are still a few writers doing the same thing today. Of course today, it goes both ways....
- M.