The limited hardcover edition of Sara Douglass's collection, The Hall of Lost Footsteps, has sold out. We'd like to thank everyone for their support of this edition. For those who have ordered this title through us, we anticipate shipping in early November.
The regular hardcover (unsigned) and tradepaperback edition are still available for pre-order through www.indiebooksonline.com
Correction: This article previously stated that the limited edition may be available through Ellison Hawker bookshop in Hobart. We are now advised that they have sold out of this edition, too, but will be stocking the trade edition.
Lucy Sussex, fabulous writer of the PW-starred collection Matilda Told Such Dreadful Lies, will bee appearing at the second SheKilda - the Australian Crime Writers Convention, from 7-9 October. There will be some awesome stuff happening here, so if you're in Melbourne, check it out! http://www.shekilda.com.au/
Sara Douglass 1957-2011
Sara Warneke, who wrote under the pseudonym Sara Douglass, lost her battle with cancer this morning, 27 September.
We're deeply saddened at this loss, and poorer that she is no longer with us. We are also richer for the time we had with her.
One of the first things Sara said, when we approached her about collecting her short stories, was that she probably wouldn't be here to see the book published. Sadly she was right. We were able to give her an advanced reading copy a couple of weeks ago.
Farewell Ms Douglass.
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Publishers Weekly gives a starred review to Lucy Sussex's Matilda Told Such Dreadful Lies. This is our first starred review (and hopefully the first of many)! The bit we especially love is
"Readers of all genres are sure to find something to fit their tastes."
the full review is below.
Matilda Told Such Dreadful Lies will be available world-wide.
Matilda Told Such Dreadful Lies: The Essential Lucy Sussex
Lucy Sussex. Ticonderoga (www.ticonderogapublications.com), $22.99 (514p) ISBN 978-0-9807813-7-3
This collection of short stories by Lucy Sussex is a surefire hit, featuring 25 reprinted selections that range from science fiction and fantasy to mystery and suspense. Readers of all genres are sure to find something to fit their tastes. In the compelling "Merlusine," a determined geneticist attempts to track down the mysterious remaining family of a famed "snake-woman" in hopes of mapping out their genes. In the alternate history "My Lady Tongue," a bold young woman encounters her first male outsider after being separated from her hard-core feminist community. In "Ardent Clouds," a risk-addicted filmmaker specializing in volcanoes goes to film one that is long dormant with the promise of something more. Despite some overlapping themes and ideas (most notably three back-to-back stories about cursed dolls), each story feels fresh and original. Sussex's style of writing is consistently engaging, and her protagonists strong and endearing--a winning combination. Readers will be hard-pressed to find a weak spot in this collection. (July)
Reviewed on: 08/01/2011
Contents for Year's Best Fantasy & Horror Volume 1 Announced
Ticonderoga Publications is walking on sunshine to announce the contents for its inaugural Year's Best Australian Fantasy and Horror anthology.
Editors Liz Grzyb and Talie Helene have produced a list of 33 excellent tales by some of Australia's biggest names as well as some emerging writers.
The anthology collects 150,000 words of the best stories published last year from the Antipodes.
"We're pleased with the number of fabulous stories that were published in 2010 that we had to choose from,” Liz Grzyb said.
"You could hold this anthology up against any international collection - Australians rock for diverse voices, imagination, and compelling writing," Talie Helene added.
The stories are (alphabetically by writer):
- RJ Astruc: "Johnny and Babushka"
- Peter M Ball: "L'esprit de L'escalier"
- Alan Baxter: "The King's Accord"
- Jenny Blackford: "Mirror"
- Gitte Christensen: "A Sweet Story"
- Matthew Chrulew: "Schubert By Candlelight"
- Bill Congreve: "Ghia Likes Food"
- Rjurik Davidson: "Lovers In Caeli-Amur"
- Felicity Dowker: "After the Jump"
- Dale Elvy: "Night Shift"
- Jason Fischer: "The School Bus"
- Dirk Flinthart: "Walker"
- Bob Franklin: "Children's Story"
- Christopher Green: "Where We Go To Be Made Lighter"
- Paul Haines: "High Tide At Hot Water Beach"
- L.L. Hannett: "Soil From My Fingers"
- Stephen Irwin: "Hive"
- Gary Kemble: "Feast Or Famine"
- Pete Kempshall: "Brave Face"
- Tessa Kum: "Acception"
- Martin Livings: "Home"
- Maxine McArthur: "A Pearling Tale"
- Kirstyn McDermott: "She Said"
- Andrew McKiernan: "The Memory Of Water"
- Ben Peek: "White Crocodile Jazz"
- Simon Petrie: "Dark Rendezvous"
- Lezli Robyn: "Anne-droid of Green Gables"
- Angela Rega: "Slow Cookin' "
- Angela Slatter: "The Bone Mother"
- Angela Slatter & LL Hannett: "The February Dragon"
- Grant Stone: "Wood"
- Kaaron Warren: "That Girl"
- Janeen Webb: "Manifest Destiny"
In addition to the above incredible tales, the volume will include a review of 2010 and a list of recommended stories.
The editors will shortly begin reading for the second volume of The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror.
The anthology is scheduled for publication in June 2011. The anthology will be available in hardcover, ebook and trade editions
Ticonderoga Publications is pleased to announce a new anthology series, The Year’s Best Australian Fantasy and Horror.
The first volume of this anthology will cover stories published in 2010, and will be published in June 2011.
The series is edited by Liz Grzyb and Talie Helene.
Liz Grzyb is the editor of the acclaimed Scary Kisses, Australia’s first paranormal romance anthology, and is Reviews Editor at Ticon4.
Talie Helene was News Editor for the Australian Horror Writers’ Association for four years, for which she was nominated for a Ditmar Award; she is also a musician and freelance journalist.
“There are some fantastic stories being published by Australians right now, and we’re looking forward to collecting the best of these in one volume,” says Liz Grzyb.
“There’s an amazing depth of talent in Australian horror fiction, and I can’t wait to showcase the best to a broader audience,” enthuses Talie Helene.
Ticonderoga’s editor, Russell B. Farr is excited by this project.
“While Australian publishers have had success in the past with Year’s Bests, consistency and longevity have been somewhat elusive. We’re hopeful that this series will be sustainable, and that sharing the workload will make this happen,” says Russell.
More information and eligibility guidelines are available at http://ticonderogapublications.com
Publishers Weekly reviews Lisa L Hannett's forthcoming debut collection, Bluegrass Symphony. The bit we especially love is
"this is a collection for fans of weirdness, wonder, and oft-disturbing twists"
the full review is below.
Bluegrass Symphony will be available world-wide in August and is available for pre-order at indiebooksonline.
Bluegrass Symphony
Lisa L. Hannett. Ticonderoga (www.ticonderogapublications.com), $14.99 trade paper (258p) ISBN 978-1-921857-01-0
Australian author Hannett's first collection shows off her fondness for lush imagery, unsettling concepts, indirect prose, and multilayered plots. "Carousel" features a girl trapped in a shed by her oppressive father; her attempts to escape elicit the sympathy of unusual rescuers. "Depot to Depot" spins the tale of a trucker who takes unexpected passengers on a strange detour. "Down the Hollow" looks at the sacrifices people must make to appease the Earth and the ways such a negotiation can go wrong. The 12 stories, all but one original to this volume, push boundaries and experiment with style, form, and meaning, rarely straightforward and often hovering between fantasy and horror. By no means an easy read, this is a collection for fans of weirdness, wonder, and oft-disturbing twists. (Aug.)
Reviewed on: 06/13/2011
Matilda Told Such Dreadful Lies: The Essential Lucy Sussex
Over 150,000 words of multiple award-winner Lucy Sussex's best stories.
Includes
- Lipton Village Society
- Montage
- My Lady Tongue
- God and Her Black Sense of Humour
- The Lottery
- Merlusine
- The Queen of Erewhon
- Absolute Uncertainty
- Frozen Charlottes
- La Sentinelle
- Matricide
- The Revenant
- Mist and Murder
- Something Better than Death
- Matilda Told Such Dreadful Lies
- Albert and Victoria
- Robots and Zombies, Inc
- Ardent Clouds
- Kay and Phil
- A Tour Guide in Utopia
- The Parish and Mrs Brown
- Runaways
- Red Ochre
- Duchess
A must for any Lucy Sussex fan. Published June 2011.
Introduction by Delia Sherman
Limited Edition hardcover, 100 copies only signed by all contributors (RRP $75)
Tradepaperback (RRP $35)
Cover artwork by Deborah Klein
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