I think I prefer male writers for a couple of reasons. But one of the reasons I can think of specifically, and recently, actually, was when I was researching science fiction/cyberpunk books. I was looking for a new author to pick up when I finish this book I'm reading currently, and came across this one written by a woman. The main character was your typical "strong heroine" who "doesn't need anyone" but "ends up with the super hot rich guy" anyway. I think that women tend to come from a more emotional standpoint, making connections and relationships with people, whereas guys go about it differently. They do still do that, but in a different manner that doesn't always end up with the main character settling down.

As a female who tends to think and feel more like her male counterparts, I have a hard time connecting with females and understanding how some of them think in general. I am not saying I don't feel the way some females feel, but in certain aspects, I am not interested in reading about a girl who gets the guy in the end despite being strong and independent. How about a strong, independent woman who rides off into the sunset by herself with a smile on her face and never looking back? Hard to find those ones.

Male authors it is for me.