Are you related to Fred Saberhagen?

Yes. Fred and I have been married for over 37 years. We have three grown children and six grandchildren. 

Where do you hope to take your writing in the future?

I expect my writing will be in historical fiction, especially biographical, and most probably science or technology related. I'm toying with the idea of directing my writing to young adults.

I find that I also enjoy speaking engagements relating to my writing and to the topic of women in science.

Do you hope to encourage young girls to think about a career as a scientist or mathematician? Is that why you are interested in writing young adult?

Not exactly. Primarily I want to tell a good story. 

What I'd like to encourage is a realization by young adults that obstacles and prejudices can be overcome. That when they find a field they love and want to work in, they should pursue their dream.

If a young woman is interested in math, and perhaps considering a career in the field, I certainly want her to see examples of women who have succeeded. 

I also hope to show that many women who are fascinated by math and science are quite interesting people and lead full and interesting lives. 

Contact Joan by email at joan@joanspicci.com or through regular post at Joan Spicci Saberhagen, PO Box 11243, Albuquerque NM, 87192.

Order books at http://www.joanspicci.com/JoanBookshop2.htm.

Both new and used copies of Beyond the Limit in hardcopy are available from www.amazon.com and other online booksellers. Several distributors carry an electronic version of the book.

Beyond the Limit : The Dream of Sofya Kovalevskaya was originally published in 2002 by Forge Books a division of Tor Books.

Joans website is at http://www.joanspicci.com.