Tales of Australia - Great Southern Land an anthology with place as a theme. Not just any place... AUSTRALIA.
This collection of novelettes feature stories varying in genre and style, but all brought together with the focus of the Australian landscape. Satalyte Publishing will release this anthology on September 27 (pre-orders are now open).
This up-and-coming small press publisher promises to reinvent Australian authors, and I must say, they've certainly succeeded with this Aussie author!
When Stephen Ormsby, Chief Editor of Satalyte approached me about submitting a story for Tales of Australia, I immediately said yes. Then I panicked. I've written novels, I've written short stories, but I'd never tried to pace out a novelette before! And furthermore, with no more instruction than an Australian setting, what would I even write about?
After a cup of herbal tea and a nap (quick fix for EVERYTHING), I got over my writer tantrum and started to think about the land I wanted to portray. What elements of Australia are important to me?
The story came in the form of a myth. As a kid I was fascinated by Dreamtime stories, the Indigenous mythology of our land. I love the way they intermingled land and people. I wanted my story to show the struggle of people, but also the imposing and never-ending land.
And thus, my post-apocalyptic tale, After the Red Dust was born. It's a story of belonging and longing and I'm thrilled to have it featured alongside some amazing Australian authors.
The story came in the form of a myth. As a kid I was fascinated by Dreamtime stories, the Indigenous mythology of our land. I love the way they intermingled land and people. I wanted my story to show the struggle of people, but also the imposing and never-ending land.
And thus, my post-apocalyptic tale, After the Red Dust was born. It's a story of belonging and longing and I'm thrilled to have it featured alongside some amazing Australian authors.
Stories featured in the anthology include;
Disciple of the Torrent by Lee Battersby
This Corner of the Earth by Dean Mayes
Acts of Chivalry by Sean McMullen
Bobby, Be Good by H.M.C
Dreams Didgeridoo by Salwa Samra
After the Red Dust by Charmaine Clancy
Jaylin by A. Finlay
Set Your Face Toward the Darkness by David McDonald
Want to find out how us Aussie spin yarns and wag tales (tell stories)? Grab your copy of Tales of Australia - Great Southern Land on Sept 27, or pre-order from Satalyte Publishing.
Congratulations on your story! I like myths; I like how they show that there are all these other possibilities for portraying people's best (and worst) qualities.
ReplyDeleteThanks Neurotic Workaholic - it was a new experience to work with other writers, and despite my nerves, I'm glad I did it :)
DeleteThis sounds like a fantastic collection and I especially love the sound of your contribution. So glad you moved beyond your fear! Congratulations on being a part of this project.
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie, I was so nervous! It was definitely worth the worry though, I'm very proud to be mixed in with these great authors.
DeleteWell done on your story inclusion - sounds a good collection!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosemary, it feels great to be included in a collective work.
DeleteLove the title, congratulations! And you too, are a great author!
ReplyDeleteYou're very sweet Yolanda!
DeleteI am really excited for the release Charmaine and I have to say, I feel more than a little humbled to be in the company of such fantastic talent. Congratulations to you for your part in this little piece of Australia.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean, it is exciting to part of this group collaboration, I'm the one who feels humbled! Well done on your piece. :)
DeleteHi Charmaine!
ReplyDeleteSo this is the one! Great to be invited to submit, but also scary. At least there wasn't a heap of restrictive guidelines, so you could have your head. I can't wait to read the anthology, especially your story. Sounds fascinating! Dreamtime...hmm. Love the Aussie flavour. Well done to Satelyte Publishing. I hope the anthology is a blast. Before you know it, you'll be considered a writer of literary fiction! :))
Congrats on having your story accepted.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Charmaine!! How wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading the anthology.
Wow! Very cool! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWow! Very cool! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI love Australia. Definitely want to read this book.
ReplyDeletePost-apocalyptic, eh? Sounds intriguing! This book sounds great :)
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful!
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