Alison Venugoban Alison Venugoban i(A7794 works by)
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1 Spies and Auties and Long-Leggedy Beasties Alison Venugoban , 2006 single work short story science fiction
— Appears in: Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine , no. 26 2006; (p. 55-59)

Colin Rankin is one of the few non-autistic people left on the planet. In his dull existence, he only looks forward to the visits of his daughter Rebecca, a high-functioning person with Aspergers, and his similar grandson Shawn. His disappointment at their visit's cancellation runs deeper: he is uncomfortable around most members of the autistic spectrum, and longs for society as it used to run. Eventually, he has the revelation that the world has evolved and left him behind.
1 Web of Reality Alison Venugoban , 2003 single work short story science fiction
— Appears in: Elsewhere : An Anthology of Incredible Places 2003; (p. 29-30)
1 Here There Be Dragons Alison Venugoban , 2002-2003 single work short story fantasy
— Appears in: Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine , December/January no. 4 2002-2003; (p. 63-65)
1 For Christ's Sake Alison Venugoban , 2002 single work short story
— Appears in: Machinations : An Anthology of Ingenious Designs 2002; (p. 116-124)
1 Akira and the Dolphin Children Alison Venugoban , 2001 single work short story
— Appears in: Potato Monkey : Australian Fantasy and Science Fiction , Autumn no. 1 2001;
1 Happy Birthday to Me Alison Venugoban , 2001 single work short story horror
— Appears in: Nor of Human... An Anthology of Fantastic Creatures 2001; (p. 178-188)
1 1 y separately published work icon Androgyny Alison Venugoban , Jerrabomberra : Diverse Connections , 2000 Z975424 2000 single work novel science fiction romance

'Even in the future, there is discrimination.

'On the planet of Spectra, hermaphrodites and unmutated humans live together, but not harmoniously. The unknown provokes fear.

'A young woman named Dayna forms a friendship with an immigrant of the planet Tuesday Bright, the hermaphrodite Attis. Amidst the turmoil of an epidemic amongst their food supply, they grow closer, bonds tightening with the miscarriage of Attis' child. They try to ignore the ill-feeling stirred up by their pairing, but neither Dayna nor Attis can deny that the difficulties could overwhelm them.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 Funeral Rights Alison Venugoban , 1999 single work short story horror
— Appears in: Harbinger : Australian Magazine of Speculative Fiction , August no. 3 1999; (p. 25-28)
1 y separately published work icon Duality Alison Venugoban , Montreux Knightsbridge : Minerva , 1997 Z208887 1997 single work novel science fiction 'Lee, a hermaphroditic human, is a temporary resident on the futuristic planet Spectra. She feels shunned because of her mutation by the other normal humans on the planet, and she befriends a member of the alien species Diddak'thook, who resemble three-foot high spiders, and who trade their highly prized silk products with humanity. When her new friend is abducted, and failing to convince the authorities to act on her evidence, she takes the investigation on herself...' (Back cover).
1 y separately published work icon Koorainghat Sands Alison Venugoban , London : Minerva Press , 1997 8429565 1997 single work novel
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