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Special issue devoted to Australiana.
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Indexing complete.
Contents
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The Bush Bride of Badgery Hollow,
single work
short story
fantasy
'Only at home in the bush, the bush brides are not meant to be owned, yet Midge has a yearning. But conquerers never understand that the Australian wilds are not meant to be tamed.'
Source: Magazine blurb.
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State of Play of Australian Speculative Fiction,
single work
essay
Two-part essay published as a single work: 'The State of Science Fiction and Fantasy in Australia' (Tehani Wessely) and 'The State of Horror in Australia' (Geoff Brown).
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The Darkness in Clara,
single work
novella
fantasy
horror
'When Michelle loses the love of her life, she struggles to understand what could have brought her to that dark place. As she starts to dig back into Clara’s past, Michelle discovers that there were secrets of her tormented adolescence that Clara kept from her.'
Source: Magazine blurb.
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Keep the Water Out,
single work
short story
science fiction
'When the world changes shape, there’s always opportunity for those that seek it. Karrinyup Island once was a part of the Australian mainland, but the water level has caused Perth to retreat and entrepreneurial people have settled the abandoned territory in a bid for a new life. But don’t get too close; Australia has a sovereign boundary to protect, and a wall to keep the undesirable tide out.'
Source: Magazine blurb.
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Book Review : The Dagger of Dresnia by Satima Flavell,
single work
review
— Review of The Dagger of Dresnia 2014 single work novel ; -
Eleanor Atkins Is Dead and Her House Is Boarded Up,
single work
short story
horror
'Eleanor Atkins lives in a house with the Others, and has for her entire adult life. Looking back, she starts to ask herself questions about her life that don’t have easy answers.'
Source: Magazine blurb.
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Tread Upon the Brittle Shell,
single work
short story
fantasy
'Charlie sought out adventure and the glory of discovering a new cave. What she didn’t account for was what she would find. Portents suggest the site shouldn’t be disturbed, and Charlie knows it might be sacred, but will the lure of fame and adventure be too much to ignore?'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
- Author Interview : Wolf Creek Prequel Authors : Aaron Sterns and Brett McBean, Gerry Huntman (interviewer), single work interview
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The Tyranny of Distance,
single work
short story
science fiction
'Part of the Twinmaker series, this story follows Maudlin Tom, a father working through the loss of his son by following the journey his son had planned. What he discovers in a sleepy rural town lands him in the midst of danger and destruction, but Tom cannot turn away from those that could be saved.'
Source: Magazine blurb.
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Chasing the Storm,
single work
short story
horror
'Chelsea chases storms, frequent visitors to the Queensland coast. It’s not just a photograph she is after; she chases the past and a mistake that can’t be undone. But maybe, if she’s close enough, she can try…'
Source: Magazine blurb.
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Book Review : Lexicon by Max Barry,
single work
review
— Review of Lexicon 2013 single work novel ; -
Bones,
single work
short story
horror
'Mervyn travels along the deserted pathways of life, always looking for an opportunity. On the desert highway, he meets his match and finds that the past is never truly buried.'
Source: Magazine blurb.