The Thinning is a near future Australian speculative novel that frames main character Fin’s experience in a world falling apart.
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Science fiction and fantasy book recommendations for stories you can’t put down, and which go deeper into what it means to be human.
Pirates and Courtiers, by Gabrielle Davis, launched at Avid Reader in Brisbane
Pirates and Courtiers by Gabrielle Davis is a fantasy novel that will appeal to readers of all ages, and second of Road to Freedom series.
Fractal, by Shae Nicholson, launched at Forever Fables in Maroochydore
Fractal by Shae Nicholson is a dual timeline eco thriller set in Brisbane and the UK, when a deadly lichen causes a mass exodus of the UK.
The Fifth Season, by N. K. Jemisin: world-building and character-driven plot like no other
The Fifth Season novel by N. K. Jemisin is a stunning example of world-building with a rich character-driven plot unlike any other.
The Calculating Stars: could an asteroid strike force space colonisation?
The Calculating Stars: multi-award winning science fiction novel in an alternate history 1950s space race to colonise the solar system.
Empire of the Vampire vs Lifel1k3: Jay Kristoff can plunge us into any world he chooses
Empire of the Vampire and the Lifel1k3 series by Jay Kristoff are two examples of compelling character-driven fiction in different styles.
Comes the Night, by Isobelle Carmody: the interface between dreams and reality
Comes the Night by Isobelle Carmody feels like a back to roots story from this beloved Australian fantasy and science fiction author.
Immersive worldbuilding short story collection: Liberation Day
Immersive worldbuilding short story collection, Liberation Day, by George Saunders is a beautiful example of how to create worlds, fast.
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The inaugural Spec. Fic. Society anthology is coming!
Spec. Fic. Society anthology: we are publishing an anthology of short stories from emerging, award-winning and dedicated authors.
What is the brain uploading trope? When human minds don’t need to live in human brains
Brain uploading trope is a mainstay of sci fi stories, with plenty philosophical quandaries. These books and shows will get you started.
Read my winning short story: “Tremble” in March 2024 Right-Left-Write
My short story “Tremble” won the March 2024 Right Left Write competition run by Queensland Writers Centre. Read it here.
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