Gail Z. Martin Anthologies books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Gail Z. Martin Anthologies series?"

"There are eight books in the Gail Z. Martin Anthologies series, published between 2012 and 2017."

Q: "What is the first book in the Gail Z. Martin Anthologies series?"

"The first book in the Gail Z. Martin Anthologies series is Spells and Swashbucklers, published in 2012."

Q: "Are the Gail Z. Martin Anthologies connected to her other series?"

"Some of the anthology stories are set in Martin's existing fictional worlds, while others are standalone pieces written for specific themed collections. Books like Hath No Fury (2017) and Gaslight \u0026 Grimm (2016) are multi-author anthologies organized around a theme, and Martin's contributions sit alongside stories by other fantasy authors."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Spells and Swashbucklers	2012	Gail Z. Martin	Buy
2	The Mammoth Book of Ghost Stories by Women	2012	Gail Z. Martin	Buy
3	Magic: An Anthology of the Esoteric and Arcane	2012	Gail Z. Martin	Buy
4	Athena’s Daughters, Vol. 1	2014	Gail Z. Martin	Buy
5	Contact Light	2015	Gail Z. Martin	Buy
6	Gaslight & Grimm: Steampunk Faerie Tales	2016	Gail Z. Martin	Buy
7	Journeys	2017	Gail Z. Martin	Buy
8	Hath No Fury	2017	Gail Z. Martin	Buy

This collection gathers eight fantasy anthologies published between 2012 and 2017 that feature Gail Z. Martin as either a contributor or co-editor. The books range across several subgenres. Spells and Swashbucklers (2012) and Magic: An Anthology of the Esoteric and Arcane (2012) focus on traditional fantasy, while Gaslight & Grimm (2016) blends steampunk with fairy tales. Hath No Fury (2017) collects stories centered on warrior women.

Several of the anthologies are multi-author collections where Martin contributed one or more stories alongside other fantasy writers. Others, like Journeys (2017) and Contact Light (2015), bring together a broader range of speculative fiction. For readers already familiar with Martin’s novels, the anthology stories offer shorter pieces that sometimes connect to her established settings. For new readers, they provide a low-commitment way to sample her writing style.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Gail Z. Martin Anthologies series?

There are eight books in the Gail Z. Martin Anthologies series, published between 2012 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Gail Z. Martin Anthologies series?

The first book in the Gail Z. Martin Anthologies series is Spells and Swashbucklers, published in 2012.

Are the Gail Z. Martin Anthologies connected to her other series?

Some of the anthology stories are set in Martin’s existing fictional worlds, while others are standalone pieces written for specific themed collections. Books like Hath No Fury (2017) and Gaslight & Grimm (2016) are multi-author anthologies organized around a theme, and Martin’s contributions sit alongside stories by other fantasy authors.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order