Intellectual equals. Man and woman. King and Queen(s).
The main character appreciates the opposite sex partner.
Does not matter. King. Or Queen.
Appreciation for the partners intellect.
Mine?
A good one is https://storiesonline.net/s/15868/spirit-quest
What are your favorite tales featuring this dynamic?
A King and his Queen by Lazlo Zalezac. He isn't a real King and there are some smart women în the story
https://storiesonline.net/s/11565/a-kind-and-his-queen
This one features a 'harem' of equals.
https://storiesonline.net/s/14823/escape-from-lexington
And the male protagonist listens when they speak.
True.
What other authors here on SOL, Finestories or Scifistories write equality or at least admiration of women?
I'd nominate https://storiesonline.net/a/argon
Kris Me's Keltria universe stories ...
Harry Bolo's The Ring AO ...
MattHHelm's Time travel Westerns ... 'tho I always wondered why Waite's wives didn't ask Gene to pickup Millie Noonan outside St. Louis so Jeff and Little One could heal her ..
Mark Randall's Stories ...
I would argue that Todd_d172's universe "Tales from the shack" consist of male and female characters who are equals .Particularly Id recommend "the Guardians"
These Girls Can Play by Dr. Paco Jones
(premier members only)
*Edited* Bob is a "retired" professional bass player looking for something to do. He receives a demo tape of an all girls "Garage Band" from a good friend and can't believe what he hears. He remembers these girls from three years prior. Follow Bob, Heather, Michelle, Maryanne, and Janell through the trials and tribulations of a rock and roll band. From forming the band all the way to the last live performance and a little beyond. The girls all love each other and also love Bob. *ver.3*