Michael Pryor (Editor)

Books

Aurealis #163
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,040. Language: English. Published: August 6, 2023 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Aurealis #163 has outstanding fiction from Ephiny Gale, Baden M Chant and Andrew Knighton. Our stunning illustrations come from Leah Clementson, Peter Allert and Chris Catlin. Our top non-fiction is by Lachlan Walter, David Ellrod and Ani White. And, of course, we have our absorbing Reviews section, worth the price of admittance on its own. Aurealis, we see further with each and every issue.
Aurealis #162
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 28,190. Language: English. Published: July 6, 2023 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Aurealis #162 presents compelling fiction by Edward Brauer, Imogen Cassidy and Desmond Astaire. Our superb internal art is from Lynette Watters, Kim Lennard and Rebecca Stewart while our engrossing non-fiction is from Lynne Lumsden Green, Rebecca Langham and Gillian Polack. And our outstanding Reviews section curates a multitude of books for your consideration. Aurealis—it is too good to be true?
Aurealis #161
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 27,620. Language: English. Published: June 13, 2023 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Aurealis #161 has fiction from Jordan Chase-Young, Declan Ellis and L.P. Melling. Our nonfiction features articles by Lachlan Walter, Declan Ellis and Amy Laurens. Our stunning internal art this issue comes from Josh Hardie, James Spence and Simon Walpole. Aurealis, your first stop when you need an imagination tune-up.
#Aurealis 160
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 28,790. Language: Australian English. Published: May 11, 2023 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Aurealis #160 features the stylish ‘The Palm Leaf’ by Deborah Sheldon, the poignant ‘Dreams of You’ by John Davis and the engrossing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ by James Milton. Non-fiction is from Kris Ashton, David Ellrod and by Emmet O’Cuana. Our dazzling internal art comes from Leah Clementson, Chris Catlin and Andrew Saltmarsh, while our comprehensive Reviews section isn’t to be missed.
Aurealis #153
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 27,810. Language: English. Published: August 8, 2022 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Aurealis #153 features stories from Emma-Grace Clarke, Thoraiya Dyer and Ross Heard with non-fiction Kris Ashton, Todd Sullivan and Claire Fitzpatrick. And if that’s not enough, we have our wide-ranging, thoughtful and detailed Reviews section plus our spellbinding internal art from Lynette Watters, Zuzanna Kwiecien and Emma Weakley. Go to imagination’s edge with Aurealis!
Aurealis #152
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 30,450. Language: English. Published: July 6, 2022 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Aurealis #152 features the otherwordly ‘At Dawn’s Speed’ by Dirk Strasser, the elegant ‘Tree Song’ by Avril Mulligan and the absorbing ‘My Spirit Shall Not Always Strive’ by Bryn Dodson. Our non-fiction is by Lynne Lumsden Green, Gillian Polack, Emmet O'Cuana and Henry Farnan. Our Reviews section is incisive and our internal art dazzling. Aurealis: our horizons are vast.
Aurealis #151
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 29,940. Language: English. Published: June 1, 2022 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Aurealis #151 features ‘Convenience Viking’ by David Dick, ‘Ashes’ by Tania Fordwalker and ‘The Bedlam Undesirables’ by Julian Gyll-Murray. Our non-fiction comes from Nicholas Sheppard, Sarah Fallon and Rebecca Fraser. Don't forget our extensive Reviews section and our sensational internal art. Aurealis—your F/SF heaven.
Aurealis #150
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 29,240. Language: English. Published: May 7, 2022 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Aurealis #150 features stories from Joseph Townsend, Alastair Brown and Karl El-Koura plus non-fiction from Lynne Green, Gillian Polack and Kris Aston plus our probing and enthusiastic Reviews section and our always stunning internal art. Aurealis: we embrace the universe.
Aurealis #143
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 26,110. Language: English. Published: August 1, 2021 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis 143 brings you stories from Ron Schroer, Jenna Cosgrove and Hristo Goshev. We also present absorbing non-fiction from Amy Laurens, Gillian Polack and Claire Fitzpatrick's analysis of the works of David Cronenberg, plus extensive reviews and jaw-dropping internal art. Aurealis – a multitude of worlds in every issue.
Aurealis #142
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 29,450. Language: English. Published: July 4, 2021 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #142 presents ‘The Martian Diary’ from Stuart Bullock, ‘The Gene Witch and the Orchard’, ‘Access Denied’ from Baden Chant. Our non-fiction features Claire Fitzpatrick’s deep dive into Anne Rice’s Science Fiction and Lachlan Walter’s robust exploration of cannon, continuity and creativity. Plus, non-fiction, reviews and stunning internal art! Aurealis: we bring you many worlds.
Aurealis #141
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 22,030. Language: English. Published: June 2, 2021 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #141 features stories from A. Marie Carter, Benjamin Keyworth and Andrew Knighton plus non-fiction from Amy Laurens, Eugen Bacon and Ani White. Don’t forget our extensive reviews and stunning internal art!
Aurealis #140
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 27,360. Language: English. Published: May 10, 2021 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Aurealis #140 brings you remarkable stories from Erin A Sayers, Caylee Tierney and Azure Arther as well as absorbing non-fiction from Daniel Thompson, Lachlan Walter and Chris Foster. Don’t forget our extensive and insightful Reviews section and our stunning internal art from Peter Allert, Lynette Watters and Matt Bissett-Johnson. Aurealis, it’s quality through and through.
Aurealis #132
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 42,590. Language: English. Published: June 29, 2020 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Aurealis #132 is a celebration of the fantasy and science fiction of New Zealand. There are short stories by New Zealand’s top science fiction and fantasy authors, articles on the history and current state of New Zealand's speculative fiction, and reviews of 26 recently-released books by New Zealanders that should be on your reading list.
Aurealis #129
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 38,330. Language: English. Published: March 31, 2020 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #129, our April edition, brings you fiction from Jack Heath, Grace Chan, and Robert DeLeskie and another instalment in our serial novel, Dirk Strasser’s monumental 'Conquist'. Non-fiction comes from Nicholas Sheppard, Ani White and Eugen Bacon. Don't forget our extensive Reviews section!
Aurealis #128
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 37,110. Language: English. Published: March 4, 2020 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #128 has stories from Azlïn Auckburally, Kat Clay and Patrick Hurley, quality non-fiction from Gillian Polack, Matthew Harrison and Tim Hawken, plus reviews and stunning artwork.
Aurealis #127
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 41,300. Language: English. Published: February 3, 2020 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
2020 marks thirty years for Aurealis, and Aurealis #127 is full of top stories from Geraldine Briony Hunt, William Broom and Emily Randall, premium non-fiction from Claire Fitzpatrick, Kris Ashton and Eugen Bacon and a bumper reviews section. Aurealis, head and shoulders above the rest!
Aurealis #119
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 28,670. Language: English. Published: April 1, 2019 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
In Aurealis #119 we have gripping stories by Michelle Birkette, Gordon Grice, and Chris Walker, plus absorbing non-fiction from Kris Ashton, Kristina Grifantini and Amy Lauren. Plus an extravaganza of a reviews section and stunning internal art!
Aurealis #118
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 28,880. Language: English. Published: March 9, 2019 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Our March issue has three diverse and stunning stories, two penetrating non-fiction articles, tons of reviews and remarkable artwork.
Aurealis #117
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 31,250. Language: English. Published: February 5, 2019 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #117, published in February 2019, features fiction from Carolyn Hine, J. Ashley Smith and Eric Del Carlo, plus non-fiction from Amy Laurens and Lachlan Walter.
Aurealis #112
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 19,640. Language: English. Published: July 3, 2018 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #112 has three stories: ‘The Offering,’ ‘Under This Strange Sky’ and ‘The Eobshin Song’ plus two articles – ‘The Guardian: a Tale by an Australian’ and the first part of a landmark interview with Fantasy giant, Raymond E Feist.
Aurealis #111
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,820. Language: English. Published: June 5, 2018 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #111 brings you the exotic and gritty ‘Graft Mage’ by William Broom, the doom laden mystery of ‘The Egg and the Cat’ by Miles Hurt and the subtle and haunting ‘Deserted Lies the City’ by S R Dean. Our top non-fiction includes ‘What Is AfroSF?’ by Eugen Bacon and Mikey Pryvt’s in-depth interview with Corey J White.
Aurealis #106
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,130. Language: English. Published: November 28, 2017 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #106 features ‘In Cinematic Terms’ by Brianna Bullen, ‘The Sylkies’ by Henry Gasko and ‘Howling Mad’ by Kris Ashton, as well as non-fiction from Gillian Polack and Chris Large plus the latest in reviews.
Aurealis #99
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,850. Language: English. Published: April 9, 2017 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #99 is another gold standard issue with stories from Aaron Emmel, Alan Baxter, and Michael Earp. Plus non-fiction from Gillian Polack,Chris Large and Russell Kirkpatrick. And don’t forget our red-hot Reviews section, sensational internal art and more. Aurealis – it’s the real thing.
Aurealis #98
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,720. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2017 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #98 brings you top speculative fiction with stories from Robert Cox, Sarah Hart and Steve Toase while our non-fiction is brought to you by Lachlan Walter and Renée Turner. With our usual multitude of reviews, our thought-provoking editorial and our stunning internal art, Aurealis #98 brings home the speculative fiction bacon.
Aurealis #97
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 27,840. Language: English. Published: February 5, 2017 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #97 features top fiction, thought-provoking non-fiction, the must read 'The Year Ahead in Australian SF/Fantasy Publishing’, and stunning internal art.
Aurealis #94
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 24,580. Language: English. Published: September 5, 2016 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Issue 94 of Australia's longest-running SF/Fantasy magazine has fiction from Emilie Collyer, Matthew R Ward and Jen White, non-fiction from Lachlan Walter and Gillian Polack.
Aurealis #93
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 23,740. Language: English. Published: August 7, 2016 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #93 contains features the atmospheric ‘Always’ by Si Wang, Meryl Stenhouse’s elliptical 'Collected Emails', and Michael Johnston’s ‘The Trees’, where darkness abides. We also have Chris Large’s interview with Francesca Haig, author of ‘The Fire Sermon’, Ross Hamilton's ‘Beam me up, Scotty:’ The Impact of Science Fiction on Scientific Development', reviews and more.
Aurealis #92
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 23,980. Language: English. Published: July 7, 2016 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
The July issue of Aurealis (#92) features stories from Peter Cooper, LB Spiller and Bentley A Reese, as well as top non-fiction from Gillian Polack and Lachlan Walter.
Aurealis #82
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 21,080. Language: English. Published: July 3, 2015 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Sizzling fiction from C.S. McMullen and Carolyn J Denman, Gillian Polack’s exploration of Paul Linebarger’s work, the second part of Chris Large’s compelling John Scalzi interview, plus reviews, great artwork and more!
Aurealis #81
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,930. Language: English. Published: June 12, 2015 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #81 is the latest issue from Australia's longest-running speculative fiction journal, with stories, interviews (John Scalzi!) and reviews.
Aurealis #78
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 17,650. Language: English. Published: March 11, 2015 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Screenplays » Sci-Fi, Fiction » Fantasy » General
(3.00 from 1 review)
Now in its 25th year, Aurealis issue #78 has the bracing neo-noir 'Enfolded', from J Michael Melican and the punchy 'Discarded Pieces' from David Coleman. Terry Wood brings us visions of the future in the first part of his History of the Flying Car, and, as always, Aurealis brings you the best in reviews.
Aurealis #77
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,820. Language: English. Published: February 8, 2015 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
The first issue in Aurealis' 25th year, Aurealis #77 is a feast of the eerie, the unsettling and the other side of ordinary.
Aurealis #72
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 17,170. Language: Commonwealth English. Published: July 12, 2014 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #72 features the testing and touching ‘Age’ from Ashlee Jade and the tough and turbulent ‘Ballard and Ballard: A Biopunk Detective Tale of 2080 AD’ from Steven Ma. Shane M Brown offers some salient advice with ‘The Pitfalls of Self-Publishing’. With some of the most searching SF/Fantasy reviews available anywhere and top-notch artwork, Aurealis #72 is bursting with goodness.
Aurealis #71
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 14,170. Language: English. Published: June 1, 2014 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #71 has superb stories from Michael Grey and Emma Osborne, plus Shane M Brown's advice on e-publishing and our extensive reviews section.
Aurealis #66
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 14,910. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2013 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #66 delivers a double punch of shivers with a little touch of Australian Gothic in ‘The Sheep King’ from Chris Stabback and the unsettling, unnerving ‘Burning Green’ from O.J. Cade. Patricia O’Neill also concludes her fascinating ‘Go the F**k to Sleep’ article.
Aurealis #65
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 14,830. Language: English. Published: October 1, 2013 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
(4.00 from 1 review)
The latest issue of Australia's longest running speculative fiction publication has done it again, with unsettling tales from Jason Franks and SG Larner, plus a witty and deep insight into the world of sleep in Patricia O'Neill's latest 'Xtreme Science' article - plus, reviews!
Aurealis #60
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 14,860. Language: English. Published: May 6, 2013 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
The best in Australian Fantasy and Science Fiction, featuring 'Betrayal' by Marta Salek, an exotic and magical tale of elsewhere, and the coolly stylish 'Catspaw' by James Bradley. Plus the best news, reviews, and interviews in the world of Australian Speculative Fiction. Miss it not.
Aurealis #59
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,860. Language: English. Published: April 1, 2013 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aurealis #59, edited by Michael Pryor, features the startling and exotic world of Emmet O'Cuana's 'Tiresias: A 'blood-punk' fantasy' and Douglas Fry's subtle, challenging 'A Brilliant Fire'. Kate Forstyh delves into the history of fairy tales, our reviewers opine on the latest publications, and the best SF news is yours to contemplate.
Aurealis #54
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 17,420. Language: English. Published: September 5, 2012 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
(4.00 from 1 review)
Aurealis is the Australian magazine of fantasy, science fiction and horror. Aurealis #54 is edited by Michael Pryor. This issue includes stories from Jack Nicholls and Karen Maric, an extended interview with Trudi Canavan plus news and reviews highlighting the best new writing in speculative fiction.
Aurealis #51
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 19,800. Language: English. Published: May 30, 2012 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Aurealis is the Australian magazine of fantasy, science fiction and horror. Aurealis #51 is edited by Michael Pryor and is chock full of Spec Fic goodness. Highlights? What about Richard Harland in fine spooky form? What about Daniel Baker's unsettling otherworldly debut? What about an incisive interview with Garth Nix? Then there's reviews and the best of the web, Aurealis-wise. Unmissable!
Aurealis #50
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 14,110. Language: English. Published: May 3, 2012 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Aurealis is the Australian magazine of fantasy, science fiction and horror. Aurealis #50, edited by Michael Pryor, features Patty Jansen’s cracking hard SF ‘Abode’ and a quintessentially piece of Australian SF with Jonathan Robb’s ‘Remembering the Mimi’. On top of this it’s the usual Aurealis interviews, links and reviews. Aurealis #50 is a goldmine.
Aurealis #49
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 17,620. Language: English. Published: April 2, 2012 by Chimaera Publications. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
This issue of the Australian magazine of fantasy, science fiction and horror, edited by Michael Pryor, features Sean McMullen, a doyen of Australian SF, and his hard-hitting ‘The First Boat'. In addition to the usual news and reviews, rising star Jason Fischer makes a splash with his slashingly good ‘Rolling for Fetch’ and Crisetta MacLeod probes the world of epublishing with Greig Beck.

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