I was just wondering if you guys could help me out in finding Australian fantasy writers (like their work and/or web sites)....im compling a list and am curious to know how many Aussies write fantasy? Just list who you know is an Aussie writer.... that would be great.

Timna, the Australian Speculative Fiction Webring might be a good place to start - few Aussie authors on that. It's at: http://K.webring.com/hub?ring=harbinger&id=24&hub

The ones I can think of...and have most of them in my collection are:
Louise Cusack (of course!)
Ian Irvine
Kate Forsyth
Traci Harding
Fiona Mcintosh
Simon Brown
Caisael Mor
Trudi Canavan
Isabelle Carmody
Jennifer Fallon
Sophie masson
sara Douglass
Juliet Marillier
Sean Williams
Jane Routley
Tom Arden
Shannah Jay
Cecilia Dart-Thornton
Deborah Soukup (Hyuck Hyuck) Couldn't resist adding my name to the list for fun.

There are more, but that is all I have in my book shelves that are Australian published fantasy. Goodness I didn't realise how many I had until I listed them. I am keeping the Australian publishing industry afloat just by my own inability to say no to a home grown book.

deb

Deb, you're priceless. So many books and a lot by people I know. It's just great when people support the local industry. Gives us the chance to spread our wings and (hopefully) get some international recognition one day.

Well done!

Wow, that alot... thanks Lousie and Deb for your guidance.... im always interested in Aussie authors...

Hey Timna. Harper Collins hosts a wonderful site at www.voyageronline.com.au. It has links to many author's personal sites as well as info about their books - excerpts, reviews etc. A message board and other cool stuff too. Just sigh up and you're in!! Fi