Changes to the Aurealis Awards
1 Queensland Writers Centre to host the 2026-28 ceremonies
2 Generative AI works explicitly forbidden
3 No AI permitted in judging process
4 $20 entry fee for long form works entered 1 Oct to 30 Nov but published before 1 Oct
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Aurealis 181 — Science Fiction & Fantasy aurealis.com.au
A Playlist for the End of Humankind by JB Draper
The Muse Murders by Michael Pryor
Good Fences by Sarah Morgan

In 1538 Peru a #conquistador army and its #Inca allies searching for a city of gold vanishes.
This is their incredible story.
#historicalfantasy
The 99c eBook is available until the end of June.
Warning: Don't click if you like cookie-cutter fantasy.
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#Aurealis 179 Science Fiction & Fantasy Out Now
Goodbye Lucy—Rosanna Watts
Context—Stephen Higgins
How Grandpa Bear Saved Old Oak From Fire—Ben Blattberg
The Funny Thing About Kobolds
Weaving in the Humor
Disability in Speculative Fiction
+SFF Book Reviews
aurealis.com.au

The Australian Writers' Guild's John Hinde Award for unproduced science fiction scripts is open for entries until 2 April! Entries may be feature or short film, TV or web series, audio, animation, children’s television, game or interactive media.
Information kit:
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