The Devil In Brisbane
Encyclopedia
The Devil in Brisbane is a 2005 speculative fiction
anthology
edited by Zoran Živković
and Geoff Maloney. The project was born out of a masterclass held by the editor at the 2004 Brisbane Writers Festival. The theme of the anthology
is a meeting between a writer and the devil
, set in Brisbane
.
Speculative fiction
Speculative fiction is an umbrella term encompassing the more fantastical fiction genres, specifically science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural fiction, superhero fiction, utopian and dystopian fiction, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, and alternate history in literature as well as...
anthology
Anthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
edited by Zoran Živković
Zoran Živkovic
Zoran Živković may refer to:*Zoran Živković , Serbian handball player and coach widely known under his nickname Tuta*Zoran Živković , Serbian writer...
and Geoff Maloney. The project was born out of a masterclass held by the editor at the 2004 Brisbane Writers Festival. The theme of the anthology
Anthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
is a meeting between a writer and the devil
Devil
The Devil is believed in many religions and cultures to be a powerful, supernatural entity that is the personification of evil and the enemy of God and humankind. The nature of the role varies greatly...
, set in Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
.
Contents
- A DEVIL OF A JOB , T. J. Banks
- GUNSLINGER , Lee BattersbyLee BattersbyLee Battersby is an Australian author of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction. His story "Carrying The God" made him the first Western Australian winner in the Writers of the Future Competition in 2002, and was awarded the 2003 Ditmar Award for Best New Talent...
- AN INNOCENT TÊTE-A-TÊTE WITH THE DEVIL , Celeste Birt
- BETWEEN THE COVERS , K. J. BishopK. J. BishopKirsten J. Bishop is an Australian writer and artist. In 2004, her first book, The Etched City, was nominated for a World Fantasy Award in the Best Novel category.-Novels:* The Etched City * Black Dog...
- THE BLANK PAGE , Michele Cashmore
- CHILD SUPPORT , Kylie chanKylie ChanKylie Chan is a bestselling Australian author, best known for The Dark Heavens trilogy, set in modern day Hong Kong.The first novel in the trilogy, White Tiger, was published in July 2006, followed by Red Phoenix in January 2007...
- LAST NIGHT , Mark CurtisMark CurtisMark Curtis may refer to:* Mark Curtis , Managing Director - Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney* Mark Curtis , American TV journalist, author and political analyst...
- VIVA LA REVOLUTION! , E. Robert Dobson
- AN HOUR WITH THE DEVIL , Lee Dublin
- THE DEVIL BEHIND THE LOUVRES , Grace Dugan
- THE AGREEMENT , Paul Garrety
- FACT: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL , Hugh C. Gray
- DEVIL’S DEBRIEF , Lea Greenaway
- DOONICE , Kristopher Lee Hembury
- AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA , Robert Hoge
- THE THIRD STAIR FROM THE TOP , Vanda Ivanovic
- THE CONFÉRENCIER , Vanda Ivanovic
- NEIGHBOURS , Trent JamiesonTrent Jamieson-Biography:Jamieson was first published in 1994 with the short story "Threnody " which was published in the winter edition Eidolon. In 2003 Jamieson was nominated for the Ditmar Award for best professional achievement but lost to Jonathan Strahan. In 2005 Jamieson won the Aurealis Award for best...
- THE DEAL , Gary Kemble
- THE PLURIPOTENTIARY , Chris LynchChris LynchChris Lynch is a Scottish author of books for young people. His works include Inexcusable, a finalist for the National Book Award, and Iceman, Shadow Boxer, Gold Dust, and Slot Machine, all ALA Best Books for Young Adults; Freewill was also a Michael L...
- THE WRITER WHO COULD HAVE BEEN DOSTOYEVSKY , Geoffrey MaloneyGeoffrey MaloneyGeoffrey Maloney is an Australian writer of speculative short fiction.-Biography:Maloney's first story, "5 Cigarettes and 2 Snakes", was published in 1990 in Aurealis #1. In 1997 Maloney's "The Embargo Traders" was nominated for Aurealis Award for best science fiction short story. Along with Maxine...
- A BARGAIN WITH THE WRITER , Michael S. Martin
- ICE CUBE , Chris McMahon
- TIME TO WRITE , Jason NahrungJason NahrungJason Nahrung is an Australian horror author and journalist who lives in Melbourne, Victoria with his partner Kirstyn McDermott. Nahrung has previously written for The Courier-Mail newspaper in Queensland, with a special interest in speculative fiction and horror-related topics. He was co-winner...
- SHARP , Richard Pitchforth
- DEVIL VERSUS WRITER , Bronwyn Price
- SKIMMING STONES , Michelle Riedlinger
- HEART AND SOUL , Nigel Stones
- HABERDASHERY , Kim WestwoodKim WestwoodKim Westwood is an Australian author born in Sydney and currently living in Canberra, the Australian Capital Territory.She is an Aurealis Award winner and twice finalist for her short stories, a number of which have appeared in Years Best anthologies in Australia and the USA, as well as broadcast...
- DEVIL’S BLOCK , Mirjana ZivkovicMirjana ŽivkovicMirjana Živković is a Serbian musicologist and composer. She is a member of the Serbian Composers' Association, and her compositions include Summer Night...
- DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIa