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She's Fantastical: The First Anthology of Australian Women's Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism and Fantasy by (1995-03-01)

She's Fantastical: The First Anthology of Australian Women's Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism and Fantasy

Penned By Lucy Sussex
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She's Fantastical: The First Anthology of Australian Women's Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism and Fantasy by (1995-03-01)

She's Fantastical: The First Anthology of Australian Women's Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism and Fantasy

Penned By Lucy Sussex
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Available for the first time in North America, this unique anthology of women's speculative fiction, magic realism and fantasy blends stories and poems to fully explore the science fiction genre. As Ursula K. Le Guin writes in her foreword: Fantasy has always been a rebel's mode, a means of sneakily saying unwelcome or disturbing things about one's society, or of offering a more or less plausible alternative to it. The stories and poems in this book are all, in one way or another, fantastic, all are rebellious, subversive, critical, or teasing, cheerfully or fiercely knocking the posts from under the status quo. Contributors include Carmel Bird, Isobelle Carmody, Henriette Dugdale, M. Barnard Eldershaw, Sarah Endacott, Leanne Frahm, Alison Goodman, Sue Isle, Lisa Jacobson, Berni M. Janssen, Gabrielle Lord, Rosaleen Love, Philippa Maddern, Hyllus Maris, Maurilia Meehan, Yvonne Rousseau, Jane Routley, Petrina Smith, Lucy Sussex, Daisy Utemorrah, Ania Walwicz, Nadia Wheatley and Tess Williams.5 • Acknowledgements (She's Fantastical) • essay by uncredited • 6 • Saint Martha According to Deborah Klein: Cover Art • essay by Deborah Klein • 7 • Foreword (She's Fantastical) • essay by Ursula K. Le Guin • 13 • Introduction (She's Fantastical) • essay by Judith Raphael Buckrich and Lucy Sussex • 19 • Alinta - 'The Flame' (from "Women of the Sun") • (1983) • poem by Hyllus Maris • 20 • Maydina - 'The Shadow' (from "Women of the Sun") • (1983) • poem by Hyllus Maris • 21 • The Master Builder's Wife • (1993) • shortstory by Lisa Jacobson • 31 • The Goddess Wakes • shortstory by Jane Routley • 46 • Widow Wilberforce and the Lyrebird • shortstory by Nadia Wheatley • 60 • The Pumpkin-Eater • shortstory by Isobelle Carmody • 77 • Aubade, from "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" • shortfiction by Marjorie Barnard and Flora Eldershaw (variant of Aubade from "Tomorrow and Tomorrow" (excerpt) 1947) [as by M. Barnard Eldershaw ] • 92 • One Last Picture of Ruby-Rose (A Letter to Kevin Arnett) • shortstory by Carmel Bird • 98 • Angel Thing • novelette by Petrina Smith • 119 • from "The Sea People" • shortfiction by Maurilia Meehan • 122 • Entropy • shortstory by Leanne Frahm • 130 • Science Fiction • poem by Sarah Endacott [as by Sarah Carmela Helen Endacott ] • 132 • Flight • shortstory by Ania Walwicz • 138 • Possum Lover • novelette by Yvonne Rousseau • 167 • The Blinding of Bellevue Hearn • shortstory by Alison Goodman • 175 • from "SAW" • poem by Berni M. Janssen • 176 • Angel Jacko • (1987) • shortstory by Gabrielle Lord • 185 • A Sky Full of Ravens • shortstory by Sue Isle • 196 • from "A Few Hours in a Far-Off Age" • (1883) • shortfiction by Henrietta Dugdale • 202 • A Tour Guide in Utopia • shortstory by Lucy Sussex • 211 • The Know-All • shortstory by Rosaleen Love • 223 • Not With Love • shortstory by Philippa C. Maddern • 240 • The Padwan Affair • shortstory by Tess Williams • 251 • Our Mother Land • (1990) • poem by Daisy Utemorrah • 253 • Biographies (She's Fantastical) • essay by uncredited

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After spending years working in the corporate world, Lucy Sussex finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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William Clark
William Clark December 08, 2025
"Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Sandra Brown
Sandra Brown November 14, 2025
"A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Donald Adams
Donald Adams August 23, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars."
Christopher Garcia
Christopher Garcia June 07, 2024
"I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading."
Amanda Taylor
Amanda Taylor October 22, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Elizabeth Miller
Elizabeth Miller March 25, 2024
"It was adequate. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time."
Laura Harris
Laura Harris July 03, 2024
"Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Donald King
Donald King August 14, 2024
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel."
Margaret Walker
Margaret Walker October 07, 2025
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
William Martin
William Martin February 01, 2024
"Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem."
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