Austin P. Sheehan Austin P. Sheehan i(16745628 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Where the Weird Things Are : A Travel Guide to the Freaky and Fantastic of Australia and Aotearoa Clare Rhoden (editor), Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Maribyrnong : Deadset Press , 2023 27515576 2023 anthology prose science fiction fantasy 'Where the Weird Things Are is an Australian Speculative Fiction travel guide to the freaky and fantastic of Australia and Aotearoa. Let our fourteen authors take you to their hometowns, to places they know like the back of their hand, and listen to their tales of ghosts, local legends and monsters. We hope you enjoy this tour from Mandurah to Mount Buffalo, from Cairns to The Bay of Plenty, and that you survive unscathed. This anthology features original stories by Clare Rhoden, Madeleine D'Este, Casey Campbell, Austin P. Sheehan, Faran Silverton, E. H. Alger, Emily Wrayburn, Eva Leppard, Chris Mason, Sarah Jane Justice, M. R. Mortimer, Lucy Fox, Geraldine Borella and Emma Louise Gill.' 

(Publication summary)
1 The Caretaker Austin P. Sheehan , 2022 single work short story
— Appears in: Where the Weird Things Are : Volume 1 2022;
1 1 y separately published work icon Where the Weird Things Are : Volume 1 Clare Rhoden (editor), Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2022 25916879 2022 anthology short story

'Where the Weird Things Are is an Australian Speculative Fiction travel guide to the freaky and fantastic of Australia and Aotearoa. Let our fourteen authors take you to their hometowns, to places they know like the back of their hand, and listen to their tales of ghosts, local legends and monsters.

'The tour will take you from Mandurah to Mount Buffalo, from Cairns to The Bay of Plenty, and we hope that you survive unscathed.

'This anthology features original stories by Clare Rhoden, Madeleine D'Este, Casey Campbell, Austin P. Sheehan, Faran Silverton, E. H. Alger, Emily Wrayburn, Eva Leppard, Chris Mason, Sarah Jane Justice, M. R. Mortimer, Lucy Fox, Geraldine Borella and Emma Louise Gill.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 Mountain of Death Austin P. Sheehan , 2022 single work short story
— Appears in: From the Wasteland 2022;

'Austin P Sheehan plunges us to the middle of a magical war, where an expedient king spends lives without a thought for the cost: what if the beloved dead actually return?'

Source: https://clarerhoden.com/from-the-wasteland-the-writers/from-the-waste-land-meet-the-stories/
1 y separately published work icon Sagittarius Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Helena McAuley (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2021 24843389 2021 anthology short story

'In a story spanning centuries, a curse winds and weaves its way to the heart of Archer. When a multi-millionaire Shetland centaur disappears, a private detective and her partner try their hoof at the case. After being sought out by an acolyte, Nunki must choose to accept her skills and her past, or continue to live in obscurity.

'SAGITTARIUS is a collection of twisted stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, and retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Revolutions Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Grace Chan (editor), Leanbh Pearson (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2021 24314060 2021 anthology short story

'11 Stories. 11 Australian authors. One theme: Revolutions.

'While on a remote placement, a teacher gets caught up in a war that changes Australia.

'A bounty hunter pursues a rebel with his sights on taking down the Galactic Council.

'The only thing worse that what the Fortitute's crew discover in the depths of space is their return journey.

'Read about valiant heroes, cyborgs, luddites, and more in this exciting anthology from Australian Speculative Fiction.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Stories of Survival : A Charity Anthology Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2021 23677019 2021 anthology short story

'STORIES OF SURVIVAL is a charity anthology inspired by and dedicated to the memory of Aiki Flinthart, with all proceeds going to the Melanoma Institute of Australia. Cancer has touched the lives of many, and the Australian Speculative Fiction community has banded together to try and make a difference. 

'This collection contains fifteen stories written by both award-winning and emerging authors in the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene, all based around the theme of survival.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Scorpio Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Neen Cohen (editor), Alannah K. Pearson (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2021 22561004 2021 anthology short story poetry

'A reporter investigating rumours behind the construction of a new dam discovers something truly monstrous. In search of the mysterious Aqrabuamelu, a woman faces the harsh desert only to find even more dangerous truths. A hieroglyphic stone carrying a deadly threat finds its way to a Dublin antiquarian. SCORPIO is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Libra Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Helena McAuley (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2020 20967273 2020 anthology poetry short story

'After arriving in a small town, the Secret Eater discovers a wicked plan. A Russian immigrant learns that you cannot escape the justice of the rusalki, no matter how far you run. The village Guardian is ordered to take a child to the One Lake as an offering, but is torn between her duty and the lore of the Goddess.

'LIBRA is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Virgo Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Mikhaeyla Kopievsky (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2020 20967220 2020 anthology poetry short story

'Mary's world is changed forever when all she wanted was the ingredients for a simple pad thai. The Astrea is preparing to leave Earth, but will the crew survive the launch? Danny is stuck with his grandparents over summer, but things are not as they appear in their safe gated community.

'VIRGO is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Leo Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2020 20967165 2020 anthology poetry short story

'A family's safari holiday turns into a nightmare. Among the ruins of Perth Station, a technician stumbles upon a disturbing truth. A pride of lions succumbs to a mysterious disease.

'LEO is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Cancer Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Helena McAuley (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2020 20967108 2020 anthology short story poetry

'The medical breakthrough of the century allows the curing of all diseases, but comes at a cost. A diver makes a discovery under the sea that changes his world. Aaralyn, the young Keeper, is called upon to defend the Mermaid Kingdom.

'CANCER is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Gemini Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Nikky Lee (editor), Matthew P. Copping (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2020 19530051 2020 anthology poetry short story

'An unexpected family reunion ends in disaster. Alice finds more she bargained for when crawling through the sewers looking for her twin brother. A detective on the hunt for a serial killer makes a terrifying discovery.

'GEMINI is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Taurus Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Helena McAuley (editor), Mikhaeyla Kopievsky (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2020 19529953 2020 anthology short story

'Decades after a matador's final fight, an unexpected rival returns. Two thieves steal ancient Egyptian treasure, setting off an unexpected chain of events. What must a hunter do after killing a god's sacred bull?

'TAURUS is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Aries Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Mikhaeyla Kopievsky (editor), Nikky Lee (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2020 18857651 2020 anthology poetry short story

'A vendetta between a teenager and her dad's stubborn ram continues into the afterlife. The Persephone's crew find trouble in a seedy bar in the Arietis sector. Audrey finds herself the guest of a coven of goat-worshipping witches.

'ARIES is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Pisces Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Nikky Lee (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2020 18756997 2020 anthology poetry short story

'A geologist seeks her missing sister on the moons of Jupiter. The crew of the Valentine dredge up something awful from the ocean's depths. An ancient God is called upon during a bloody war.

'PISCES is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, fantasy, dystopian and urban fantasy, told by some award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Aquarius Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Alanah Andrews (editor), Mikhaeyla Kopievsky (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2020 18756911 2020 anthology poetry short story

'Lost on a glacier and close to death, Andrea finds an unexpected ally. A research facility on one of Saturn's moons holds a disturbing mystery. Fídi longs to escape her aunties' island, but they sink any ship that comes close.

'AQUARIUS is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, fantasy, dystopian and urban fantasy, told by some award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 Harold's Last Day Austin P. Sheehan , 2019 single work short story
— Appears in: FFA : Flash Fiction Addiction 2019;
1 y separately published work icon Journeys : Aussie Speculative Fiction Alanah Andrews (editor), Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Jocelyn Spark (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2019 18764656 2019 anthology short story

'15 Stories. 15 Australian authors. One theme: Journeys.

'What games do the dead play?

'Can the ambassador negotiate peace with a hostile alien race?

'Why is Rae so terrified of a letter from the 'Next Chapter' Department of Lebensqualitat?

'Read about living mannequins, prison ships, pandemics and more in the second anthology from Aussie Speculative Fiction.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Capricorn Austin P. Sheehan (editor), Jocelyn Spark (editor), Alanah Andrews (editor), Yallourn North : Deadset Press , 2019 18756836 2019 anthology poetry short story

'A gruesome goat-fish carcass washes up on a beach. A colony mission to the Gamma Capricorni system goes horribly wrong. Friends compete in a race to survive the first Zodiac trial.

'CAPRICORN is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this enigmatic Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, fantasy, dystopian and urban fantasy, and are told by some award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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