One of the great things about independent booksellers is that they are often big supporters of independent presses. In that spirit, I’m delighted to be able to bring you the latest release from a top Australian publisher. Showtime by Narrelle M. Harris is the latest in the Twelve Planets series of short collections by Australian women writers. This one is about families; horrible families. Or perhaps more accurately, families of horrors. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but I can’t help but warm to a book that contains a story called “The truth about Brains” which begins as follows:

My little brother Dylan is dead, but that doesn’t stop him from being a pest. He still follows me everywhere, and Mum still makes me take him with me when I go to the shops.

Unsurprisingly, the introduction is by Seanan McGuire. You can find out more about the book (and buy it) here.