New Australian Fiction 2024
A wartime hero refuses to pick up his weapon. Koalas begin a mass exodus. A writer finds her voice again.
New Australian Fiction showcases the strength and diversity of Australian short fiction at its best. Now in its sixth year, these stories will move, entertain and enlighten you.
Featuring award-winning writers:
- Jumaana Abdu
- Alice Bishop
- Behrouz Boochani
- Ennis Ćehić
- Paige Clark
- Ceridwen Dovey
- Tracey Lien
- Aisling Smith
- Josephine Rowe
Plus a short story by award-winning journalist and human rights defender Behrouz Boochani, and more exciting names to come!
Praise for the 2023 edition:
‘I can’t recall a better collection of multi-authored short fiction than New Australian Fiction 2023.’ – Miles Franklin winner Amanda Lohrey, Sydney Morning Herald
‘This collection is varied and compelling, showcasing both the state of Australian writing and the state of the world as seen through it.’ – Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Saturday Paper
Suzy Garcia is a bookseller, editor of Kill Your Darlings magazine and the series editor of New Australian Fiction. Her first edition as editor, New Australian Fiction 2022, sold out its print run. Her second edition as editor, New Australian Fiction 2023, was chosen as one of the best books of the year by the Saturday Paper.
