Lezli Robyn

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About Lezli Robyn

Lezli Robyn is an Australian author, as well as editor and Assistant Publisher of Arc Manor, who lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with her blue-eyed chiweenie, Bindi (which means "little girl" in several indigenous Australian dialects).

Since her first short story sale to Clarkesworld, Lezli has sold shorter-length fiction to over a dozen countries, to professional markets like Asimov's and Analog. She has been an Aurealis Award finalist for Best SF Story, a finalist for the Spanish Premio Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Short Story, as well as a finalist for the prestigious Astounding Award for Best New Writer. Lezli has also won the Catalan Premi Ictineu Award for Best Translated Story twice.

After making her two book sales to Phoenix Pick, Lezli was hired by its parent company, Arc Manor, in 2016 to become their Assistant Publisher. Since then she was named editor of their romance magazine, Heart's Kiss (no longer in publication), and is the current editor of the science fiction/fantasy magazine, Galaxy's Edge. She's also developmental editor for the Caezik SF & Fantasy and Caezik Romance imprints.

Her first solo short story collection, Bittersuite, will be published by Australian publisher Ticonderoga Press in 2023. In between trips to the beach and her day job, Lezli is also penning her first novel, In Her Wake, and a children's book with a yet-to-be-revealed artist.

She can be reached on Instagram and Twitter @lezli_robyn, and on Facebook as /Lezli Robyn.

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Galaxy’s Edge Magazine: Issue 56, May 2022 (Galaxy's Edge) May 1, 2022

by Martha Wells, David Gerrold, Kristine Rusch

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A Magazine of Science Fiction and Fantasy

ISSUE 56, May 2022

Lezli Robyn, Editor
Lauren Rudin, Assistant Editor
Z.T. Bright, Slush Reader
Taylor Morris, Copyeditor
Shahid Mahmud, Publisher

Stories by David Gerrold, Shirley Song, Mike Resnick, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Larry Hodges, Candice R. Lisle, Angela Slatter, Alicia Cay
Jean Marie Ward Interviews Martha Wells
Serialization: Over the Wine Dark Sea by Harry Turtledove

Columns by: Gregory Benford, L. Penelope

Recommended Books: Richard Chwedyk

Galaxy’s Edge is a bi-monthly magazine published by Phoenix Pick, the science fiction and fantasy imprint of Arc Manor, an award winning independent press based in Maryland. Each issue of the magazine has a mix of new and old stories, a serialization of a novel, columns by L. Penelope and Gregory Benford, and book recommendations by Richard Chwydyk.

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Twilight Zone: 19 Original Stories on the 50th Anniversary Aug 12, 2009

by Carol Serling

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An original anthology celebrating Rod Serling's landmark television series

When it first aired in 1959, The Twilight Zone was nothing less than groundbreaking television. Freed from much of the censors' strict oversight because of the show's classification as "science fiction," the 156 filmed episodes explored powerful and moving human themes—love, hate, pride, jealousy, terror—in their own unique style.The show has since inspired two revivals, as well as fiction, comic books, and magazines, and even a pinball game and theme park rides. Just as important, it sparked the imaginations of countless writers, filmmakers, and fans around the world, and is considered a seminal show for broadening the horizons of television.

This anthology will be an all-new collection of stories written in the vein of the original television show. Edited and featured and introduction by Carol Serling, the anthology will include brand new stories by science fiction and fantasy luminaries such as Whitley Strieber, Loren D. Estleman, Joe Lansdale, R. L. Stine, Timothy Zahn, and Peter S. Beagle, as well as writers from the original series, Earl Hammer and Harlan Ellison®, all in honor of Rod's incredible vision.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Soulmates Dec 1, 2016

by Mike Resnick, Lezli Robyn

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"This book will be remembered as one of the major collections of the decade."—Robert J. Sawyer

"A satisfying sampler of solid stories from a team that rarely disappoints." Publishers Weekly

Multiple award-winning authors, Mike Resnick and Lezli Robyn, get to the heart of the matter in Soulmates, which showcases all the words they have penned together over their years as collaborators (with a bonus solo piece by each). Whether a robot, alien, some kind of supernatural being or human, rising above our prejudices and ignorance allows us to make emotional connections that can have a profound effect on our lives.

Each of these stories examine a facet of the simple, yet incredibly complex, concept of companionship. They will make you laugh; will make you cry…but most importantly they will make you look at the very basic notion of soul-mates in a different light.

"Standouts include…Mike Resnick and Lezli Robyn’s beautifully sad “Benchwarmer,” which takes us into the world of imaginary friends, and introduces us to one friend who simply can’t let go of the boy who created him."—io9

"That’s [Soulmates] the second story that will be considered by me for next year’s Hugos; this one in the Novelette category."—SFRevu

"In a classic example of cognitive estrangement, we learn the absurdity of our own cultural norms as seen by those on the outside…effectively played to humorous effect." (on :"Report from the Field")—SFSignal

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Origins: Tales of Human Evolution Nov 30, 2011

by Mike Resnick, Gerri Leen, Lezli Robyn, Jenny Blackford, Max Habilis, Z.S. Adani, Camille Alexa, Eric T Reynolds

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FROM PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: "Ambitious overview of human evolution...[the stories are] 'compelling and memorable,' 'gut-wrenching,' 'delightful'..." ORIGINS commemorates the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species with seven novelettes, each taking place at a specific time during hominid history. Stories by Mike Resnick, Jenny Blackford, Camille Alexa, Max Habilis, Z.S. Adani, Lezli Robyn, Gerri Leen. Edited by Eric T. Reynolds.

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Blood Lite II: Overbite Sep 28, 2010

by Kevin J. Anderson

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From the Horror Writers Association comes a brand-new collection of darkly humorous tales!

The Big Questions of Life (and Death)

Can a killer’s basement blood-feast be a tax write-off (under Entertainment)? Not if Vlad the IRS agent nails him first in Heather Graham’s "Death and Taxes."

What does a pack of hungry she-wolves do to solve their man troubles? Ladies Night Out takes a wicked turn in "Dog Tired (of the Drama!)" by L. A. Banks.

How far will an elite call girl go to beat a murder rap? Stuck with a dead client in a luxury L.A. hotel room, she might strike a costly bargain with a woman of unearthly powers in Allison Brennan’s "Her Lucky Day."

Who actually writes those tabloid stories about Bigfoot? Meet a journalist of the unexplained (she’s 50 percent demon) and her boyfriend (he’s 100 percent thief), as they heat up a museum exhibition that’s also a soul-snatching battleground in "Lucifer’s Daughter" by Kelley Armstrong.

Plus tales from

KEVIN J. ANDERSON & JANIS IAN • SAM W. ANDERSON • MIKE BARON

EDWARD BRYANT • AMY STERLING CASIL • DEREK CLENDENING DON D’AMMASSA • BRIAN J. HATCHER • NINA KIRIKI HOFFMAN NANCY KIRKPATRICK • J. A. KONRATH • JOHN R. LITTLE • SHARYN MCCRUMB

SCOTT NICHOLSON • MARK ONSPAUGH • AARON POLSON • DANIEL PYLE

MIKE RESNICK & LEZLI ROBYN • JEFF RYAN • D. L. SNELL • LUCIEN SOULBAN

ERIC JAMES STONE • JEFF STRAND • JORDAN SUMMERS

JOEL A. SUTHERLAND • STEVE RASNIC TEM • CHRISTOPHER WELCH

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The Year's Best Australian Fantasy and Horror 2010 (volume 1) Nov 23, 2015

by Paul Haines, Janeen Webb, Angela Slatter, Bob Franklin, Felicity Dowker, Jason Fischer, Liz Grzyb, Talie Helene

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2010 was a great year for Australian fantasy and horror, with the World Science Fiction convention held in Melbourne serving as an impetus for many publishers, both large and small, to showcase the breadth and depth of Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction. Several hundred fantasy and horror stories by Antipodeans were published in 2010, contained in Australasian and international magazines, webzines, anthologies and collections. From this plethora of work, editors Liz Grzyb and Talie Helene have selected 33 tales of fantasy, dark fantasy, horror and paranormal romance for this volume. The editors also present an overview of the genre in Australia in 2010, including noting significant works, events, and the results of the major awards. Together with a recommended reading list this is both a book to be read and a valuable reference work. Published by a leading Australian independent publisher, this is first volume of an ambitious annual series that will document the state of health of the fantasy and horror genre throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Includes stories by RJ Astruc, Peter M Ball, Alan Baxter, Jenny Blackford, Gitte Christensen, Matthew Chrulew, Bill Congreve, Rjurik Davidson, Felicity Dowker, Dale Elvy, Jason Fischer, Dirk Flinthart, Bob Franklin, Christopher Green, Paul Haines, Lisa L Hannett, Stephen Irwin, Gary Kemble, Pete Kempshall, Tessa Kum, Martin Livings, Maxine McArthur, Kirstyn McDermott, Andrew McKiernan, Ben Peek, Simon Petrie, Lezli Robyn, Angela Rega, Angela Slatter, Grant Stone, Kaaron Warren, and Janeen Webb.

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Is Anybody Out There? May 31, 2010

by Nick Gevers, Marty Halpern

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Beyond our skies...and imaginations.

Are we alone in the universe, and if not, who else-or what else-is out there? Here are thought-provoking stories that explore such questions as: Do intelligent species invariably destroy themselves by nuclear war or ecological collapse? Are the sentient aliens that do exist just too far away? Do they exist in forms beyond our comprehension? Are they among us, but undetectable? These are just some of the possibilities explored by a stellar lineup of contributors.

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Heart’s Kiss: Issue 9, June 2018: Featuring Beverly Jenkins (Heart's Kiss) May 24, 2018

by Beverly Jenkins, Anthea Lawson, Brenda Novak, Anna J. Stewart, Jessica Valdez

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A Magazine Celebrating Romance: Issue 9: June 2018

Love romance? Love discovering the best new writers with bite-sized stories? Or maybe you prefer to treat yourself by escaping into a sure-to-please favorite author’s world now and again, but don’t have the time to read a full-length novel. Heart’s Kiss magazine offers delicious variety and more.
Each issue has 70,000 plus words of fiction from names readers will recognize, to newly discovered writers, including interviews and articles talking about what romance readers love most—the books they love, why romance is important in today’s world, their love of the genre and what to enjoy next.
Heart’s Kiss is filled with a sweet-spicy-erotic mix of historical, contemporary, paranormal, suspense and futuristic romance stories that will be sure to make you yearn for more.

IN THIS ISSUE:

OPENING EDITORIAL by Tina Smith
HEART’S KISS INTERVIEWS BEVERLY JENKINS by Lezli Robyn
FIVE WICKED KISSES by Anthea Lawson
GOLDILOCKS AND HER THREE SISTERS by Kay McSpadden
YOU HAD ME AT “HELLO” by Jessica Valdez
HIDDEN TREASURE by Sophie Mouette
A FIERY RECEPTION by Alia Mahmud
TO REACH FOR THE STARS by Petronella Glover
YOU READ THAT?: ACTION OR ROMANCE? WHY NOT BOTH? (non-fiction) by Julie Pitzel
LOVE THAT: BRENDA NOVAK’S EVERY OCCASION COOKBOOK (non-fiction) by Brenda Novak
RECOMMENDED BOOKS by C.S. DeAvilla
WARDEN OF FATE (part 3, serialization) by Anna J. Stewart
CLOSING EDITORIAL by Lezli Robyn

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When Parallel Lines Meet Oct 31, 2017

by Mike Resnick, Lezli Robyn, Larry Hodges

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When Keelarah, Lead Interrogator in the Neuropsych subdivision of the Cartheeli Military Caste, first meets the alien, she is prepared to do her duty. He is a trespasser on her planet, has caused the death of someone dear to her, and it is imperative she find out where he’s come from and whether his kind poses a threat to her and her people.

Often ruthless in her techniques, the interrogator uses her telepathic and empathic abilities to assault his mind, to draw out any whisper of information that can give them a better idea of what—who—they are dealing with. But she isn’t prepared for the prisoner to defend himself with comparable talents, to disarm her with equally astute observations.

Chief Surveyor Forrest Brown might not be the best example of humanity, but he doesn’t have to be to show Keelarah what it is to be humane. As they get to know each other, the line between captor and prisoner blur, which begs the question: is having different origins a more important factor, or the ability to find common ground? What if mutual alienation leads to the most profound bond of all.

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Clarkesworld Magazine Issue 26 Nov 1, 2008

by Mike Resnick, Lezli Robyn, Simon DeDeo, Catherynne M. Valente, Nick Mamatas, Sean Wallace

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Clarkesworld Magazine is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award nominated science fiction and fantasy magazine. This issue features fiction by Mike Resnick & Lezli Robyn ("Idle Roomer") and Simon DeDeo ("batch 39 and the deadman's switch"), a group interview with tie-in novel authors, and an article on writer's anxiety by Catherynne M. Valente.

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