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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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Rebecca Mitchell September 30, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
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Sharon Clark
Sharon Clark November 09, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Patricia Phillips
Patricia Phillips May 07, 2025
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Paul Lewis
Paul Lewis September 02, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Steven Lewis
Steven Lewis June 12, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Michelle King
Michelle King December 03, 2025
An acceptable diversion. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Daniel Allen
Daniel Allen January 18, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall.
Laura Young
Laura Young May 01, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Kimberly Taylor
Kimberly Taylor March 06, 2025
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Sharon Robinson December 27, 2025
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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Matthew Garcia December 08, 2024
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Andrew Gonzalez May 20, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Margaret Edwards
Margaret Edwards September 11, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
Gary Rodriguez
Gary Rodriguez August 19, 2024
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Edward Cruz
Edward Cruz February 10, 2025
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Patricia Scott
Patricia Scott November 07, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
Eric Ramirez
Eric Ramirez February 01, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
Edward Flores
Edward Flores August 13, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Lisa Nelson
Lisa Nelson February 29, 2024
Not entirely to my refined tastes. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. A fair 3 stars.
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Anthony Parker March 11, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
Dorothy Torres
Dorothy Torres October 05, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Charles Turner
Charles Turner December 21, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Sandra Allen
Sandra Allen August 28, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall.
Karen King
Karen King February 20, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Gary Mitchell
Gary Mitchell May 11, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
John Smith
John Smith October 09, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel.
Michael Flores
Michael Flores November 14, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Sharon Robinson
Sharon Robinson October 28, 2024
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
Dorothy Torres
Dorothy Torres June 01, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Nancy Turner
Nancy Turner April 12, 2025
I find myself somewhat conflicted. 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.
Betty Thompson
Betty Thompson May 13, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
Ashley Campbell
Ashley Campbell June 13, 2025
Not entirely to my refined tastes. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
Steven Diaz
Steven Diaz March 21, 2024
Not entirely to my refined tastes. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Perfectly average.
John Young
John Young August 07, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Donald Lewis
Donald Lewis April 24, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
Sandra Green
Sandra Green June 22, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Mark Torres
Mark Torres September 29, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
John Williams
John Williams September 30, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A solid 4 stars from me.
Andrew Walker
Andrew Walker March 21, 2024
An acceptable diversion. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. A fair 3 stars.
Brian Collins
Brian Collins May 01, 2024
I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Laura Baker
Laura Baker January 12, 2025
I find myself somewhat conflicted. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Edward Cruz
Edward Cruz March 26, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Edward Cruz
Edward Cruz September 22, 2025
Not entirely to my refined tastes. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Rebecca Smith
Rebecca Smith April 21, 2025
An acceptable diversion. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
Robert Smith
Robert Smith September 01, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall.
Sandra Green
Sandra Green June 18, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Elizabeth Turner
Elizabeth Turner January 17, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. Quite impressive overall.
Kenneth Green
Kenneth Green June 21, 2025
A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall.
Joshua  Davis
Joshua Davis June 12, 2024
I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Joseph Gomez
Joseph Gomez August 22, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel.
Patricia Miller
Patricia Miller September 17, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Linda Walker
Linda Walker June 28, 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.
Rebecca Phillips
Rebecca Phillips December 02, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me.
Sarah Jones
Sarah Jones January 29, 2024
It was adequate. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. A fair 3 stars.
Sarah Evans
Sarah Evans January 17, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Deborah Nguyen
Deborah Nguyen December 16, 2024
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 very distinguished novel.
Betty Moore
Betty Moore March 15, 2025
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
William Baker
William Baker November 28, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Linda Evans
Linda Evans December 21, 2024
It was adequate. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Perfectly average.
Betty Nguyen
Betty Nguyen February 27, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Ryan Nelson
Ryan Nelson September 28, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Sarah White
Sarah White September 04, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Ashley Clark
Ashley Clark December 31, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
Sarah Hernandez
Sarah Hernandez August 23, 2024
A decent, if standard, experience. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. A fair 3 stars.
John Young
John Young May 07, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Susan Torres
Susan Torres October 02, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Margaret Torres
Margaret Torres April 30, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
Susan Torres
Susan Torres December 15, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
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