My Lady Tongue
| "My Lady Tongue" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Lucy Sussex | |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science Fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Matilda at the Speed of Light : An Anthology of Australian Science Fiction edited by Damien Broderick |
| Publication type | Anthology |
| Media type | |
| Publication date | 1988 |
"My Lady Tongue" is a science fiction short story by Australian writer Lucy Sussex. It was first published in Matilda at the Speed of Light : An Anthology of Australian Science Fiction edited by Damien Broderick.[1]
Plot summary
The story is a love story set in a segregated wymen's utopia in a possible future Australia.
Critical reception
Writing in Thyme reviewer Marc Ortlieb noted that this "is a love story where freedom of choice is shown to be a valued option. It does not allow itself to be tied to possible stereotypes." He concluded: " It lays to rest the idea that Australian academic science fiction is dry and humourless."[2]
Publication history
After the story's initial publication in Matilda at the Speed of Light in 1988, it was included in the following publications:
- My Lady Tongue & Other Tales by Lucy Sussex, William Heinemann, Australia, 1990[3]
- The Women Who Walk Through Fire: Women's Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 2 edited by Susanna J. Sturgis, The Crossing Press, 1990[4]
- Mortal Fire: Best Australian SF edited by Terry Dowling and Van Ikin, Coronet Books, 1993[5]
- Centaurus: The Best of Australian Science Fiction edited by Damien Broderick and David G. Hartwell, Tor, 1999[6]
- Matilda Told Such Dreadful Lies: The Essential Lucy Sussex by Lucy Sussex, Triconderoga, 2011[7]
- Strange Horizons, 29 April 2013[8]
Award
- Australian SF Achievement Award, Best Australian Short Fiction, winner, 1989[9]
See also
References
- ^ ""My Lady Tongue" by Lucy Sussex". ISFDB. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ ""My Lady Tongue, Lucy Sussex"" (PDF). Thyme 74, March 1989, p8. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "My Lady Tongue & Other Tales by Lucy Sussex". ISFDB. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "The Women Who Walk Through Fire: Women's Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 2 edited by Susanna J. Sturgis". ISFDB. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Mortal Fire: Best Australian SF edited by Terry Dowling and Van Ikin". ISFDB. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Centaurus: The Best of Australian Science Fiction edited by Damien Broderick and David G. Hartwell". ISFDB. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Matilda Told Such Dreadful Lies: The Essential Lucy Sussex by Lucy Sussex". ISFDB. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Strange Horizons 29 April 2013". ISFDB. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ ""Ditmar Awards 1989"". SFADB. Retrieved 28 June 2025.