The Firebrand [SEP] publisher
works. Her only novel set in ancient Greece, her husband Walter H. Breen helped her research the story.
Simon & Schuster released "The Firebrand" on October 1, 1987 in hardcover, and it was issued in paperback in September 1988. "The Firebrand" has been overshadowed by the popularity of "The Mists of Avalon", receiving less attention and critical praise. Reviews of the book ranged from mixed to positive, with many literary critics praising Bradley's ability to give new characterizations to legendary figures. It
Firebrand Books
Firebrand Books is a publishing house established in 1984 by Nancy K. Bereano---a lesbian/feminist activist in Ithaca, NY. Karen Oosterhouse, publisher since 2003, describes Firebrand as "the independent publisher of record for feminist and lesbian fiction and nonfiction," championing "authors whose work has been marginalized: women of color, women coming out of poverty, transwomen, the genderqueer, and other underrepresented voices." It is among the many feminist and lesbian publishing houses that grew out of the Women's Press