South of the Sun: Australian fairy tales for the 21st century (2021) is an enchanting illustrated book for grown-ups. Not all stories end happily ever after, when one mistake can haunt you forever! There are also tales to make you laugh, with sweet revenge or delight in fey magic. Even those set in earlier times have a modern sensibility that reflects our century and celebrates Australian landscapes, characters or voices, in all their diversity, from the Gurindji people of Kalkaringi, to Vietnamese refugees and Iranian-Sufi rug designers. This YA/adult anthology challenges stereotypes and opens new vistas. There are over 50 contributions, including my own. I’m also one of the editors. (The Australian Fairy Tale Society is considering a reprint, having nearly sold out. This is my own stock.) Intercultural pollination arose from years of conversations in fairy rings, seminars or salons across the nation. We’ve transcended generations, genders and genres, asking: what can an Australian fairy tale be? So if you’re ready - once upon a time …