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The Twelve Planets series: promoting women writers and Australian short stories

7 March 2012 by Stephanie Campisi

Since its inception in 2009 boutique publisher Twelfth Planet Press (TPP) has been a strong advocate for local writers working in the speculative fiction genre and of female writers in particular. In … [Read more...]

Book Review: New Australian Stories 2 edited by Aviva Tuffield

29 November 2010 by Barbara Sungaila

There’s a story for most readers in this absorbing new collection of new short fiction. Dark, humorous, quirky and many other descriptive labels besides – pick your preferred writing style and there’s … [Read more...]

Short Fiction: Please Switch Off Mobile Phones before Entering the Library

22 March 2010 by Sue Parritt

Judith resumed her seat at the Information Desk and noted the interruption on an old catalogue card. That’s five so far today, she thought, obviously the new notice had failed to attract the students’ … [Read more...]

Short Fiction: The Truly Awful Shirt Shop – Part 2

7 March 2010 by Lesley Ann Smith

Later that week, enjoying her gin and tonic at the end of the day, Elizabeth sees Luke leave his apartment. "Hot date?" she inquires, taking in the beautifully cut dinner suit. Got to be Armani. … [Read more...]

Short Fiction: The Truly Awful Shirt Shop – Part 1

7 March 2010 by Lesley Ann Smith

Elizabeth Forbes has a secret. She’s living next door to an alien. How else could you explain those clothes? A lithe, masculine figure sprints up the steps to the verandah next to hers. Red baseball … [Read more...]

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