Virginia Woolf in some of her works, like 'Orlando', while not directly about being trapped in a female body in a modern sense, she does play with the idea of gender fluidity and the constraints of the female form. Her exploration of the female experience in different historical and fictional contexts can be seen as related to this type of fiction.
There are also emerging independent authors who are delving into this topic. Some self - published works on platforms like Amazon Kindle might also explore this concept, but they are not as well - known yet. These authors often draw from personal experiences or the experiences of people they know who have felt a disconnect with their female bodies.
There are several notable female authors of historical fiction. Diana Gabaldon is one. Her 'Outlander' series combines elements of historical Scotland with time - travel and romance. Ursula K. Le Guin, though also known for other genres, has written historical - inspired works. And Geraldine Brooks, with books like 'March', which gives a different perspective on the events of 'Little Women' from the absent father's point of view.
Margaret Atwood is also considered a significant female author in the realm of science - fiction - adjacent works. Her 'The Handmaid's Tale' is a dystopian masterpiece that has had a huge impact. And Mary Shelley, who wrote 'Frankenstein', which is often regarded as one of the first science fiction novels. It was revolutionary in exploring the idea of creating life through scientific means.
Another is Karen Kingsbury. Her works often explore themes of faith, family, and love within a Christian context. For example, her 'Redemption' series is very popular.
Sue Grafton is also well - known. She created the 'Kinsey Millhone' series. Her writing is engaging and full of mystery. Patricia Cornwell is yet another. Her 'Scarpetta' series has been quite popular. She is known for her forensic - based crime stories.
Francine Rivers is a prominent Christian female author. Her novels, like 'A Voice in the Wind', are deeply rooted in Christian values. These books not only tell a great story but also help readers understand and connect with their faith on a deeper level. Karen Kingsbury is also very popular. Her books, for example 'The Baxter Family Series', deal with real - life issues from a Christian perspective. This makes her stories relatable to a wide audience. And Liz Curtis Higgs has a unique style. In her works, she reimagines stories from the Bible, such as in 'Thorn in My Heart', making them accessible and engaging for modern readers.
H. G. Wells might be considered as an author who has elements of 'New Atlantis' in his science - fiction. His stories often dealt with the future of humanity, new social orders, and technological changes which are relevant to the themes that can be found in 'New Atlantis' science - fiction. Ursula K. Le Guin also has works that touch on similar ideas. Her exploration of different societies and cultures in science - fiction can be related to the concept of a 'New Atlantis' where different social and cultural norms exist.
Colson Whitehead is a well - known author in 2016 fiction with his work 'The Underground Railroad'. Philip Pullman also stands out for 'La Belle Sauvage'.
Sandra Cisneros is a very well - known Latina author. Her book 'The House on Mango Street' is a classic in Latina fiction. It tells the story of a young Latina girl growing up in a Latino neighborhood, exploring themes of identity, family, and gender.
One Christian author of fiction is Francine Rivers. She has written many novels that often explore Christian themes. For example, her 'Redeeming Love' is a retelling of the story of Hosea set in the 1850s California gold rush. It shows themes of God's unconditional love and redemption through the story of the main characters.
I'm not sure there are many authors specifically known as 'playboy fiction' authors in a mainstream sense. However, some writers who write about glamorous and wealthy lifestyles could be considered in that vein. Maybe someone like F. Scott Fitzgerald to an extent, as his works often dealt with the rich and their complex lives.