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Overview: Contributors in this issue include Sacha Davis, Naomi Hatchman, Stephen Higgins, Van Ikin, Anthony Morris, Colin J. Ponting, Peter Richter, John T. Stolarczyk, and Kaaron Warren.Aurealis #22 Birth & RebirthContents Aurealis #22 • interior artwork by Shaun Tan4 • Editorial (Aurealis #22) • [Editorial - Aurealis] • essay by Stephen Higgins6 • The Society of Australian Speculative Fiction Writers: A Second Proposal (Aurealis #22) • essay by Stephen Higgins and Dirk Strasser9 •  Letters (Aurealis #22) • [Letters (Aurealis)] • essay by The Readers11 • The Waiting Tree • short story by Stephen Higgins11 •  The Waiting Tree • interior artwork by Robert Paes27 • Mating Habits • short story by Sacha Davis27 •  Mating Habits • interior artwork by Shaun Tan35 • The Glass Woman • short story by Kaaron Warren35 •  The Glass Woman • interior artwork by Trudi Canavan43 • Worm Song • short story by Naomi Hatchman43 •  Worm Song • interior artwork by Marianne Plumridge53 • Love Sick • short story by Anthony Morris53 •  Love Sick • interior artwork by Rob Kiely61 • Dance of the Murran-Ji • short story by Colin J. Ponting61 •  Dance of the Murran-Ji • interior artwork by Donna Johansen71 • End Game • short story by John T. Stolarczyk71 •  End Game • interior artwork by Shaun Tan83 • The Ikin Interviews: Stephen Dedman • interview of Stephen Dedman • interview by Van Ikin93 • Book Reviews: Overview (Aurealis #22) • essay by Bill Congreve95 •   Review: Exile's Return by Kate Jacoby • review by Bill Congreve95 •   Review: A Shadow on the Glass by Ian Irvine • review by Bill Congreve97 •   Review: The Year's Best Australian SF & Fantasy, Volume Two by Jonathan Strahan and Jeremy G. Byrne • review by Bill Congreve98 •   Review: The Man Who Melted by Jack Dann • review by Bill Congreve98 •   Review: The Resurrected Man by Sean Williams • review by Bill Congreve99 •   Review: The Undying by Mudrooroo • review by Bill Congreve100 •   Review: The Viewer by Gary Crew and Shaun Tan • review by Bill Congreve100 •   Review: Cold Iron by Sophie Masson • review by Bill Congreve103 • The Australian SF Writers' News (Aurealis #22) • [Australian SF Writers' News] • essay by uncredited112 • And Having Writ... • essay by Stephen Dedman115 • The Truth Behind... UFOs • essay by Peter Richter120 • Contributors (Aurealis #22) • [Aurealis - miscellaneous] • essay by uncredited

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Published December, 1998
ISBN 6402036
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Elizabeth Lewis March 01, 2025
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Michael Campbell September 23, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
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Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
Amanda White
Amanda White January 21, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Jessica Mitchell
Jessica Mitchell October 22, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
Michael King
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A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
James Johnson
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I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Elizabeth Lewis
Elizabeth Lewis February 14, 2024
I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Kimberly Gomez
Kimberly Gomez July 31, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Amanda Robinson
Amanda Robinson September 05, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Robert Wright
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Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Amanda Turner
Amanda Turner September 20, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A solid 4 stars from me.
Mark Evans
Mark Evans November 02, 2024
A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
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Thomas Taylor July 16, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Carol Adams
Carol Adams December 20, 2025
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
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Sharon Nguyen March 13, 2024
I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
Charles Campbell
Charles Campbell August 18, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
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Nicholas Gomez July 18, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
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Andrew Allen May 27, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
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I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Elizabeth Turner
Elizabeth Turner July 27, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Deborah Green
Deborah Green August 20, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Jennifer Johnson
Jennifer Johnson May 15, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Melissa Taylor
Melissa Taylor February 02, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
Gary Turner
Gary Turner December 01, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A very distinguished novel.
Sharon Johnson
Sharon Johnson October 23, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
Kimberly Lewis
Kimberly Lewis July 02, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Nicholas Jackson
Nicholas Jackson October 16, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Eric Young
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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Richard Ramirez
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Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
Kimberly Baker
Kimberly Baker February 02, 2025
I find myself somewhat conflicted. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
James Carter
James Carter June 26, 2024
An acceptable diversion. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. A fair 3 stars.
Karen Wright
Karen Wright December 06, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Linda Robinson
Linda Robinson May 25, 2025
I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
Margaret Torres
Margaret Torres January 04, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An effortless 5 stars.
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