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Conquist

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Capitán Cristóbal de Varga's drive for glory and gold in 1538 Peru leads him and his army of conquistadors into a New World that refuses to be conquered. He is a man torn by life-long obsessions and knows this is his last campaign. What he doesn't know is that his Incan allies led by the princess Sarpay have their own furtive plans to make sure he never finds the golden city of Vilcabamba. He also ... Read more

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Capitán Cristóbal de Varga's drive for glory and gold in 1538 Peru leads him and his army of conquistadors into a New World that refuses to be conquered. He is a man torn by life-long obsessions and knows this is his last campaign. What he doesn't know is that his Incan allies led by the princess Sarpay have their own furtive plans to make sure he never finds the golden city of Vilcabamba. He also
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Aurealis #179

by Dirk Strasser (Editor) ...

Join us for an Aurealis issue packed with SFF surprises, quirks and charms. Dirk Strasser concludes his series on the origin and early years of the Aurealis Awards in their thirtieth anniversary year with some stories about the first Award ceremonies. Rosanna Watts explores the psychological distress caused by environmental change in 'Goodbye Lucy'. Stephen Higgins' 'Context' is a ghost story that ... Read more

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Join us for an Aurealis issue packed with SFF surprises, quirks and charms. Dirk Strasser concludes his series on the origin and early years of the Aurealis Awards in their thirtieth anniversary year with some stories about the first Award ceremonies. Rosanna Watts explores the psychological distress caused by environmental change in 'Goodbye Lucy'. Stephen Higgins' 'Context' is a ghost story that
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Stories of the Sand

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Watch as the sands take shape…A desert wind whispers of memory and regretAn army marches high in the golden skiesA traveller grows tired of seeing the end of the worldA man no longer wants to be humanA people run eternally from the rising sunIn this evocative collection of short fiction Dirk Strasser shapes eighteen stories suffused by the sands of loss, understanding and redemption."Dirk Strasser ... Read more

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Watch as the sands take shape…A desert wind whispers of memory and regretAn army marches high in the golden skiesA traveller grows tired of seeing the end of the worldA man no longer wants to be humanA people run eternally from the rising sunIn this evocative collection of short fiction Dirk Strasser shapes eighteen stories suffused by the sands of loss, understanding and redemption."Dirk Strasser
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Aurealis #193

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Join us for our August issue Aurealis #193 where Kaaron Warren curses the darkness as she dissects why she loves horror in her guest editorial. Jocasta Suzanne and Maddison Stoff combine to give you 'The Map and Territory', an intriguing alien-contact story with a clever take on philosophy's role in science fiction. Reunite with Kaaron Warren to see how the horror cruise story idea in her ... Read more

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Join us for our August issue Aurealis #193 where Kaaron Warren curses the darkness as she dissects why she loves horror in her guest editorial. Jocasta Suzanne and Maddison Stoff combine to give you 'The Map and Territory', an intriguing alien-contact story with a clever take on philosophy's role in science fiction. Reunite with Kaaron Warren to see how the horror cruise story idea in her
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Aurealis #191

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Aurealis #191 features the provocative 'The New Thirty' by Anne Aulsebrook, stunningly illustrated by Peter Allert, the dynamic 'Crow' by Kit Holmes, masterfully illustrated by Joel Bisaillon and the thoughtful 'A Good Age to Go' by Adam Porkolab, sensationally illustrated by Rebecca Stewart. Our engrossing non-fiction roster brings you 'The Magic Realism of Barbara Comyns' by Lynne Lumsden Green, ... Read more

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Aurealis #191 features the provocative 'The New Thirty' by Anne Aulsebrook, stunningly illustrated by Peter Allert, the dynamic 'Crow' by Kit Holmes, masterfully illustrated by Joel Bisaillon and the thoughtful 'A Good Age to Go' by Adam Porkolab, sensationally illustrated by Rebecca Stewart. Our engrossing non-fiction roster brings you 'The Magic Realism of Barbara Comyns' by Lynne Lumsden Green,
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Aurealis #195

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Savour the F/SF/H feast that is Aurealis #195, our October issue! On the menu is the absorbing 'A Remembrance of Coral' by Arden Baker, the engrossing 'An Orchid for Lial' by Matt Georgeson and the stylish 'What Swims in the Birthing Lake?' by Xavier Garcia. Our fascinating non-fiction articles are 'Creating Universes Through Fiction: Mary Durack' by Gillian Polack, 'Myth in Motion: The Legacy of ... Read more

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Savour the F/SF/H feast that is Aurealis #195, our October issue! On the menu is the absorbing 'A Remembrance of Coral' by Arden Baker, the engrossing 'An Orchid for Lial' by Matt Georgeson and the stylish 'What Swims in the Birthing Lake?' by Xavier Garcia. Our fascinating non-fiction articles are 'Creating Universes Through Fiction: Mary Durack' by Gillian Polack, 'Myth in Motion: The Legacy of
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Aurealis #192

by Dirk Strasser ...

Our July 2026 issue opens with a guest editorial by Scott Vandervalk who shares his search for new hooks in fantasy stories. Aurealis #192 features the captivating 'The Square' by EL Edwards, the disquieting 'Sons & Fathers' by Ben Peek and the unsettling 'Tethered' by John Mavin, with stunning illustrations by Josh Hardie, Zuzanna Kwiecien and James Spence respectively. Our intriguing non-fiction ... Read more

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Our July 2026 issue opens with a guest editorial by Scott Vandervalk who shares his search for new hooks in fantasy stories. Aurealis #192 features the captivating 'The Square' by EL Edwards, the disquieting 'Sons & Fathers' by Ben Peek and the unsettling 'Tethered' by John Mavin, with stunning illustrations by Josh Hardie, Zuzanna Kwiecien and James Spence respectively. Our intriguing non-fiction
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Aurealis #185

by Dirk Strasser, Michael Pryor (Editor) ...

So rich, so rare, so exhilarating – Aurealis #185, our October 2025 issue, is all of that with the edgy 'Birdie' by John Pegios, the measured and unsettling 'Catch and Consume' by Ella T Holmes and the lingering creepiness of 'Hooked' by Caroline Barnard-Smith. These top shelf stories have stunning illustrations from Rayji de Guia, Simon Walpole and Rebecca Stewart respectively. On top of this ... Read more

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So rich, so rare, so exhilarating – Aurealis #185, our October 2025 issue, is all of that with the edgy 'Birdie' by John Pegios, the measured and unsettling 'Catch and Consume' by Ella T Holmes and the lingering creepiness of 'Hooked' by Caroline Barnard-Smith. These top shelf stories have stunning illustrations from Rayji de Guia, Simon Walpole and Rebecca Stewart respectively. On top of this
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Aurealis Duo: Transalienation

by Dirk Strasser ...

We asked some of Australia's top fantasy and science fiction authors to select two of their stories tied together by a single theme and to write an introduction on how they had explored that theme — to give some insight into their writing and how they see the big issues. We also paired the writers with Australia's top SF artists, so that each publication also showcases the illustrator. Then we ... Read more

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We asked some of Australia's top fantasy and science fiction authors to select two of their stories tied together by a single theme and to write an introduction on how they had explored that theme — to give some insight into their writing and how they see the big issues. We also paired the writers with Australia's top SF artists, so that each publication also showcases the illustrator. Then we
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Aurealis #177

by Dirk Strasser (Editor) ...

Don't miss Aurealis #177 which welcomes you to the first of our 10 issues for 2025. This year is the thirtieth anniversary of the Aurealis Awards, and Dirk Strasser takes us back to 1995 to show us how it all started. Baden M Chant's 'Dying Mountain' gives us a unique world where being a mage has the mundane downside of magical illnesses. In Scott Steensma's 'Full Term' an ordinary setting takes ... Read more

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Don't miss Aurealis #177 which welcomes you to the first of our 10 issues for 2025. This year is the thirtieth anniversary of the Aurealis Awards, and Dirk Strasser takes us back to 1995 to show us how it all started. Baden M Chant's 'Dying Mountain' gives us a unique world where being a mage has the mundane downside of magical illnesses. In Scott Steensma's 'Full Term' an ordinary setting takes
... Read more
Aurealis #178

by Dirk Strasser (Editor) ...

In this issue, as part of the thirtieth anniversary celebration of the Aurealis Awards, Dirk Strasser looks back at the early days and argues that the lasting success of the Awards comes down to the judges and the foundation of the judging process. Anya Ow's 'Old New Soul' provides a novel twist on the Taoist reincarnation theory, where people are reborn into new lives after death, with their new ... Read more

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In this issue, as part of the thirtieth anniversary celebration of the Aurealis Awards, Dirk Strasser looks back at the early days and argues that the lasting success of the Awards comes down to the judges and the foundation of the judging process. Anya Ow's 'Old New Soul' provides a novel twist on the Taoist reincarnation theory, where people are reborn into new lives after death, with their new
... Read more
Aurealis #55 Award Winners

by Dirk Strasser (Editor) ...

This issue of the Australian magazine of fantasy, science fiction and horror, edited by Dirk Strasser, is our first special Aurealis Award Winners issue. 'Rains of la Strange' by Robert N Stephenson, an action-packed story set in a richly-realised milieu, won Best Science Fiction Short Story. Lisa L Hannett's 'The Short Go' was the joint winner in the Best Horror Short Story category. ... Read more

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This issue of the Australian magazine of fantasy, science fiction and horror, edited by Dirk Strasser, is our first special Aurealis Award Winners issue. 'Rains of la Strange' by Robert N Stephenson, an action-packed story set in a richly-realised milieu, won Best Science Fiction Short Story. Lisa L Hannett's 'The Short Go' was the joint winner in the Best Horror Short Story category.
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