"Australian SF book publishing has undergone a boom recently, and sometimes it's easier for new writers to sell a book to a local publisher first, which then makes a US edition more likely."

-- Greg Egan

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“In the end, there will always be a fundamental difference of perspective between New Zealand and Australia on defense, whoever is in government.”
“In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and open discussion.”
“I read 'Crime and Punishment' years ago and don't recall the details of it, but I do retain a strong sense of the creeping paranoia and panic.”

Source : "Culture" by Arthur Smith, www.theguardian.com. April 3, 2002.
“One of the remarkable characteristics of young wild sunflowers, in addition to growing in soil that is not hospitable, is how the young flower bud follows the sun across the sky. In doing so, it receives life-sustaining energy before bursting forth in its glorious yellow color. Like the young sunflower, when we follow the Savior of the world, the Son of God, we flourish and become glorious despite the many terrible circumstances that surround us. He truly is our light and life.”
“Iâ€˜ve said it once and I will say it again, why canâ€˜t everyone just speak English? The Americans give it a bit of a go â€” why canâ€˜t other nations?”
“It was only long after the ceremony that we learned why we got married in the first place.”
“Spelling is improved when reading is done.”
“I think new life is the most exciting thing and I absolutely have so much respect for my friends and family that have gone and done it because it seems like the hardest job in the world. So, who knows - maybe one day I might try it myself. But I completely salute anyone who does.”

Source : Source: www.indielondon.co.uk

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