In the Focus series, we are combining both these ideas. These anthologies are excellent for the reader who likes to cherry pick their short fiction, and are staples of the field. In addition to annual awards, several Year’s Best anthologies are published annually, focusing on Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction in various combinations. In Australia, in the speculative fiction arena alone, we have a handful across the genres, both national and state-based, and this expands throughout the world, where Australian work is frequently recognised on the international awards scene.

TABLE OF CONTENTSĪlso from FableCroft Publishing… INTRODUCTIONĮvery year around the globe there are numerous peer-voted and jury-judged awards that celebrate published short fiction. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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