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Kain Massin Kain Massin i(A65456 works by) (a.k.a. Konstantin Marussinsky; Kon Marussinsky)
Born: Established: 1950 Szombathely,
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Hungary,
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Eastern Europe, Europe,
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Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1957
Heritage: Hungarian ; Bulgarian
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1 Two Coins with Interest Kain Massin , 2023 single work short story
— Appears in: Out of Their Minds 2023; (p. 223-229)
1 All the Wrong Angles Kain Massin , 2023 single work short story
— Appears in: Out of Their Minds 2023; (p. 133-143)
1 y separately published work icon Out of Their Minds Kain Massin (editor), Blackwood : Blackwood Writers Group , 2023 26417453 2023 anthology short story

'This is the fourth anthology of short stories and flash fiction from the Blackwood Writers Group (South Australia).

'You will see stories that examine how the strings that hold a marriage together are strained in Andrew Loves His Wife, a scientist manages to elevate his discovery above what he’d expected in High Note, a new recruit in a near-Orwellian society is assigned to the effort in War Footing, and a young girl finds that she and her pet kitten share a very close bond that will make them stand-out crime investigators in Sooty. A super-hero without a cause stumbles onto a global plot while baby-sitting her nephew, and a space colonist returning to his home planet finds himself in a dilemma as he tries to hide his advanced technology from the inhabitants who have gone backward during his absence.' 

We conclude with a tribute to author, publisher and founder Robert N Stephenson, featuring stories that consider death and dying, taking us from the borders of hell to the gates of heaven. (Publication summary)

1 Me and Septimus : In Extremis Kain Massin , 2019 single work short story fantasy
— Appears in: The Worlds of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror : Vol. IV 2019; (p. 151-216)
1 There Must Be A Counting Kain Massin , 2019 single work short story
— Appears in: Sometimes, I'm Suzanne and Other Stories 2019; (p. 241-253)
1 I Am Balance Kain Massin , 2019 single work short story
— Appears in: Sometimes, I'm Suzanne and Other Stories 2019; (p. 138-166)
1 Fighting Words Kain Massin , 2019 single work short story
— Appears in: Sometimes, I'm Suzanne and Other Stories 2019; (p. 94-107)
1 y separately published work icon Sometimes, I'm Suzanne and Other Stories Kain Massin (editor), South Australia : Blackwood Writers Group Altair Publishing , 2019 20208967 2019 anthology short story

'This is a collection of short fiction from award-winning authors all associated with the infamous Blackwood Writers Group. This group has amassed over 50 publications, numerous novels and non-fiction work, as well as most members, have received high praise for their work. Edited by ABC book award recipient Kain Massin (A God for the Killing) with design by Kain Massin and Rob Bleckly, the same cover designer for The World of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror anthology series.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 3 y separately published work icon A God for the Killing Kain Massin , Sydney : ABC Books , 2008 7915256 2008 single work novel historical fiction

'Judith, a daring and beautiful woman, hardened by her life as a slave and angered by the treatment of her people, the inhabitants of Nazareth, becomes a feared and powerful figure beginning with the brutal assassination and decapitation of an enemy general. Hoping to retire as a free woman and into obscurity, Judith is sent on one last mission to assassinate the Messiah, Joshua, a Christ-like figure, who she discovers is her childhood sweetheart. This is a work of stunning originality that echoes the work and style of Michael Chabon (The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay and The Yiddish Policemen's Union). Combining historical events, biblical conspiracy theories and a story of survival and triumph, A God for the Killing brings history and myth to life, captivates with its inventiveness long after the last page is turned.' (Publication summary)

1 Counterpoint Kain Massin , 2007 single work short story
— Appears in: Tales from the Black Wood 2007; (p. 125-160)
1 Hell Be Damned Kain Massin , 2007 single work short story
— Appears in: Tales from the Black Wood 2007; (p. 89-103)
1 y separately published work icon Tales from the Black Wood Robert N. Stephenson (editor), Kain Massin (editor), Blackwood : Altair Publishing Blackwood Writers Group , 2007 18794404 2007 anthology short story

'This work of fiction is a collection from contributors who belong to The Writers and Associates of the Blackwood Writer's Group.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 A Guide for the Grave-Robber Kain Massin , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Altair , no. 5 2000; (p. 27-52)

— Appears in: Nowa Fantastyka , no. 12 2000; (p. 8-31)
1 Steadying the Hand that Holds the Scissors Kain Massin , 2000 single work short story science fiction
— Appears in: Tessellations 2000; (p. 51-53)
1 y separately published work icon Tessellations Jason R. Bleckly (editor), Kain Massin (editor), Blackwood : Altair Publishing Blackwood Writers Group , 2000 Z1099964 2000 anthology short story fantasy science fiction The inaugural anthology from Blackwood Writers Group.
1 Wrong Dreaming Kain Massin , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: On Spec , Fall vol. 12 no. 3 2000; (p. 9-21) Year's Best Fantasy 2001;
1 Unconfirmed Sighting Kain Massin , 1999 single work short story
— Appears in: Harbinger : Australian Magazine of Speculative Fiction , August no. 3 1999; (p. 31-38)
1 Escape from Stalingrad Kain Massin , 1999 single work short story
— Appears in: Harbinger : Australian Magazine of Speculative Fiction , September no. 4 1999; (p. 49-57) Tessellations 2000; (p. 147-156)
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