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Greatwinter Trilogy
1999-2001
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Issue Details:
First known date:
1994...
1994
Voices in the Light
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'In the Australia of the distant future computers live on, although electricity and even steam power have ceased to exist long ago. The mighty Calculor of Libris is about to be commissioned, but is making strange errors. A programmer has been assassinated and components are being shot for negligence. Time is running out and important questions must be answered. Will the trains run on time after the end of the world? Can a Battle Calculor still function while drunk? Was there an ice age in the 21st Century, and how long ago was the 21st Century anyway?'
Source: Publisher's Blurb
Notes
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Book one of the Greatwinter Trilogy. Rewritten, together with Mirrorsun Rising, to form Souls in the Great Machine.
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Steampunk note: Though perhaps less strictly steampunk than other works, Voices in the Light shares some features that are resonant with the style. In particular, the creation of information technology in a world without the technological sophistication to do so electronically.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Scanners
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: SF Commentary : The Independent Magazine About Science Fiction , August no. 80 2010; (p. 32-33)
— Review of Voices in the Light 1994 single work novel ; Mirrorsun Rising 1995 single work novel -
What is Australian Science Fiction?
2005
single work
essay
— Appears in: The Specusphere , 16 October 2005; 'What is Australian SF? By examining recent publications, and surveying key members of the publishing industry, I hoped to determine whether Australia does indeed produce works with uniquely Australian characteristics; for example, peculiarities of language and expression, Australian attitudes, Australian settings and characters, and current Australian issues'. -
An Eidolon Interview with Sean McMullen
Steven Paulsen
(interviewer),
1996
single work
interview
— Appears in: Eidolon : The Journal of Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy , Autumn no. 21 1996; (p. 47-57) Sean McMullen discusses his experiences in writing science fiction and his approaches to getting his work published. -
Machines Steal the Show
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: Science Fiction : A Review of Speculative Literature , vol. 12 no. 3 (Issue 36) 1995; (p. 34-36)
— Review of Voices in the Light 1994 single work novel -
[Review] Voices in the Light [and] Mirrorsun Rising
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: Aurealis : Australian Fantasy & Science Fiction , no. 15 1995; (p. 78-79)
— Review of Voices in the Light 1994 single work novel ; Mirrorsun Rising 1995 single work novel
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Machines Steal the Show
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: Science Fiction : A Review of Speculative Literature , vol. 12 no. 3 (Issue 36) 1995; (p. 34-36)
— Review of Voices in the Light 1994 single work novel -
Voices in the Light
1994
single work
review
— Appears in: Sirius , May no. 5 1994; (p. 35-36)
— Review of Voices in the Light 1994 single work novel -
[Review] Voices in the Light
1994
single work
review
— Appears in: Eidolon : The Journal of Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy , Winter no. 15 1994;
— Review of Voices in the Light 1994 single work novel -
Scanners
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: SF Commentary : The Independent Magazine About Science Fiction , August no. 80 2010; (p. 32-33)
— Review of Voices in the Light 1994 single work novel ; Mirrorsun Rising 1995 single work novel -
Science Fiction Gives New Sound to Old Towns
1994
single work
review
— Appears in: The Advertiser Magazine , 30 April 1994; (p. 28)
— Review of Voices in the Light 1994 single work novel -
An Eidolon Interview with Sean McMullen
Steven Paulsen
(interviewer),
1996
single work
interview
— Appears in: Eidolon : The Journal of Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy , Autumn no. 21 1996; (p. 47-57) Sean McMullen discusses his experiences in writing science fiction and his approaches to getting his work published. -
What is Australian Science Fiction?
2005
single work
essay
— Appears in: The Specusphere , 16 October 2005; 'What is Australian SF? By examining recent publications, and surveying key members of the publishing industry, I hoped to determine whether Australia does indeed produce works with uniquely Australian characteristics; for example, peculiarities of language and expression, Australian attitudes, Australian settings and characters, and current Australian issues'.
Awards
- 1995 shortlisted Ditmar Awards — Best Novel
Last amended 15 Feb 2017 11:52:11
Settings:
- Adelaide, South Australia,
- Melbourne, Victoria,
- 3000-3999
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