Australian Spec Fic in Focus: The Podcast

In this episode, Alisa Krasnostein, Kathryn Linge, Tansy Rayner Roberts and Alexandra Pierce discuss the works of Justin Larbalestier. First up is her young adult non-fiction, her new novel 'How to Ditch Your Fairy' and the 'Magic or Madness' trilogy. Please note there are spoilers for HTDYF between 10:05 and 15:45. We also discuss her non-fiction feminist works 'Battle of the Sexes in Science Fiction' and 'Daughters of Earth' from 30:00 and includes discussion of the books, feminist science fiction, James Tiptree Jr, the James Tiptree Jr Award, fandom, academia, and tentacles.

In this episode, Tansy Rayner Roberts and Alexandra Pierce discuss 'New Amsterdam', by Elizabeth Bear. Published by Subterranean Press, 'New Amsterdam' is a collection of six linked short stories featuring mysteries, a crown sorceress and investigator, and vampires.

In the first podcast, Tansy Rayner Roberts interviews Marianne de Pierres, author of 'Dark Space', nominated for best science fiction novel in the 2007 Aurealis Awards. Tansy Rayner Roberts and Alexandra Pierce also discuss 'Troy', a collection of short stories by Simon Brown, published by Ticonderoga Publications.