Edited by CZ Tacks
Body of Work
Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild Publishing, 2023
“Atypical anatomies, bizarre embodiments, changelings, childbirth and other transformations – within this Body of Work are all the wonders and horrors of the human (and inhuman) form.” – J. Ashley-Smith, Shirley Jackson Award-winning author of The Measure of Sorrow
A shapeshifter wakes up in a strange place.
A witch’s sibling rivalry gets out of hand.
An unusual bee begins to swarm.
Body of Work collects new works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror from Australia authors. New voices and genre luminaries gather to explore the body – how we live in it, how we die in it, and how we transform it.
“A showcase of some of Australia’s most compelling voices in speculative fiction, this fascinating collection of stories examines the essential elements of our humanity, our inhumanity, and the visceral nature of transformation.” – Leife Shallcross, Aurealis Award-winning author of The Beast’s Heart
Featured Works
A Master’s Craft – Elizabeth Pendragon
Dance with Me – Kel E. Fox
Death Interrupted – Pamela Jeffs
Estrangement – Harry Liantziris
Gallow Girls – Louise Pieper
Growing Pains – J. Lagrimas
Hive – C.Z. Tacks
In the Deep Dark Woods – Seaton Kay-Smith
Jimmy Flip Brings His Little One to Work, and It Comes My Turn to Hold It – C.H. Pearce
Maintenance Phase – A.D. Ellicott
Mother – Claire Fitzpatrick
One Version of Yourself, At the Speed of Light – Freya Marske
Persona Non Grata – Kiera Lesley
Provenance – D.J. Goosens
Sacculina – J.M. Voss
Technologie Uber Alles – Geraldine Dark
The Chittering Moon – P.S. Cottier
The Gift Certificate – Rebecca Fraser
This Is Sparkle Tap – Britni Pepper
Touch – N.G. Hartland
Under the Shade of the Coolabah Tree – Mark O’Flynn
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? – Valerie Y.L. Toh
About the Editor:
CZ Tacks is an Australian author of award-winning science fiction and fantasy who also co-hosts the Going Prose podcast and runs the Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild.
