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Episode 120 has Veronica and Laurie chasing down speculative fiction rabbit holes as they bring you industry news, writing opportunities, book festivals and more. We share two new words from John Koenig (ecsis and craxis) that segue into a brilliant chat with climate fiction author Vanessa Lee. 

Our book spotlights are wonderful children's picture books from the Wilderness Society Australia - Karajia Award Shortlist.

• Gurril Storm Bird by Trevor Fourmile (illustrated by Jingalu)
• The Trees by Victor Steffensen (Illustrated by Sandra Steffensen)
• Gurawul the Whale by Uncle Max Dulumunmun (illustrated by Laura La Rosa)
• In My Blood It Runs by Dujuan Hoosan, Margaret Anderson & Carol Turner (Illustrated by Blak Douglas)

Intro - 00:57
Industry news - 7:17
Book spotlights - 22:59
Author Interview - 37:37
Post interview chat - 1:16:26
Quotes - 1:21:26

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