Cirrus@Austlit

'A winking gargoyle brought to Tasmania from dubious origins, A mysterious Antarctic research expedition leaves Hobart but doesn't seem to want to reach its destination, Noisy Tasmanian Devils at a remote campsite, Sinister black Currawong birds, A secret underwater cave at a popular tourist spot holds mysteries untold, The disappearance of Mount Kunanyi, A writer from overseas finds the Tassie writing retreat he's awarded reveals some secrets from his past, and puts his present in danger...

'All stories are set in Tasmania and written by Tasmanian-based authors or with a strong family connection.

'Providing all the ingredients for a dark journey into the imaginations of some of Tasmanias best dark fiction authors, Voume 1 of Dark Tas contains 7 short stories from 5 award-winning and emerging authors of dark fiction, offering a selection of styles and themes. It includes the Shirley Jackson Award-nominated/ shortlisted Novelette by Steve Dillon: Deeper, Darker Things.' (Publication summary)

'Last Moments of Bliss and Other Empathies is a collection of dark poetry by Shirley Jackson Award-nominated author Steve Dillon.

'Dillon's poems have previously been published in his first two collections of dark fiction and poetry, 'The Beard and Other Weirdness' and 'Deeper, Darker Things and Other Oddities' and elsewhere (The Horror Writers Association chose his poem 'Creature, Monster' for inclusion in their publication "HWA Poetry Showcase Volume V" edited by Stephanie M. Wytovich and it was subsequently read at the TAF* 2019 'Noir at the Bar' evening). 4 of the poems included here have been previously published and these are indicated in the Table of Contents below. The rest are original to this collection.

'*Terror Australis Festival.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Eleven new stories from some of the best horror writers in Australia and New Zealand! Originally intended for launch at the Worldcon 2020 in New Zealand, which was badly affected by the current pandemic, the anthology presents an array of stories that can only really be set here in Australia/New Zealand. Written by authors who are either born or live here, providing an authentic view of really scary scenarios...  (Publication summary)

'Our second collection of terrifying tales set in the very near future... or perhaps it's already here? It's an infected apocalypse and we're all (alone) in it together! 100% of proceeds will go the Save the Children Response. Features short stories by: F. Paul Wilson - John Palisano - Mark Towse - R.J. Meldrum - Rebecca Fraser - Tabby Stirling - Pochassi - Patrick J. Gallagher - Paul Alex Gray - Claire Fitzpatrick - Tom Prince - Louise Zedda-Sampson - Brianna Courtney Bullen - T.C. Phillips - Edward Ahern - Calvin Demmer - Chris Mason - Catherine McCarthy - Brian Bowyer - Eugene Johnson - Shaun Taylor - Noel Osualdini - Irene Punti - Gerri Leen - Tracy Fahey - Eric J. Guignard - Yash Seyedbagheri - Steve Dillon.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'A collection of terrifying tales set in the very near future... or perhaps it's already here? It's an infected apocalypse and we're all (alone) in it together! 100% of proceeds will go the Save the Children Response. Features short stories by: Lisa Morton - Kevin J. Anderson - Lee Murray - Tabatha Wood - Ben Monroe - Peter Emmett Naughton - Dawn DeBraal - Carolyn Geduld - Steve Carr - Ingrid L. Taylor - Stephen Herczeg - Mark Cassell - Darren Todd - Kurt Newton - Jenean McBrearty - Marlin Bressi - Cory Swanson - Steve Dillon - Paul Moore and Eugene Johnson.'

Source : publisher's blurb