The writers who would have been shortlisted were: Eleanor Arnason, Kage Baker, Judith Berman, Claire Brialey, Lois McMaster Bujold, Nancy Kress (three times), Ellen Klages, Margo Lanagan, Evelyn Leeper, Ursula K. LeGuin, Elizabeth Malarette, Maureen McHugh, Vonda N. McIntyre, Cheryl Morgan, M. Ricker, J. K. Rowling (twice), and Jo Walton.
This reader adds, sedately "From this list I see that particular problem would not have been much of an issue."
I've added the specific stories, place on the top-15 list, and number of votes to my post at feministsf-blog.

