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Delighted to share some award news from the southern hemisphere! I've had three works shortlisted in the Sir Julius Vogel Awards and another three shortlisted across four categories in the Aurealis Awards.

Sir Julius Vogel (NZ, fan-voted – if you nominated me in these, massive thank you)
  • The Rarkyn's Fall (The Rarkyn Trilogy #2) – Best Youth Novel Finalist
  • A Night So Dark And Full of Stars – Best Collection Finalist
  • "We Who Remain", A Night So Dark And Full of Stars – Best Novella Finalist
Full shortlist here (you might also recognise some other Litopian names, but I'll let them do their own fanfare ;)): Sir Julius Vogel Award Finalists – 2025 – SFFANZ Inc

(Final voting is also still open if you're an SFFANZ member, but not for much longer)

Aurealis Awards (AU, judged)
  • "We Who Remain", A Night So Dark And Full of Stars – Best Sci-Fi Novella Finalist & Best Horror Novella Finalist
  • Maiden's Dawn", A Night So Dark And Full of Stars – Best YA Short Story Finalist
  • "Doors", Don't Forget To Shut The Gate – Best Fantasy Novella Finalist
Full short list here: 2024 Aurealis Awards Shortlist Announcement

If you're looking for some Kiwi and Aussie fantasy, sci-fi and horror reads, I highly recommend checking out these lists.
 
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