Although this has nothing to do with theCastings Trilogy, I feel I have to share with you that Victor’s Challenge has been shortlisted for an Aurealis Award in the category of Best Children’s Illustrated Work/Picture Book. The Aurealis Awards are Australia’s most important recognition of fantasy, science fiction and horror writing. Congratulations to all the other shortlistees - I hope to see you at the Awards ceremony in Brisbane in January! Go to http://www.aurealisawards.com/finalists_winners.htm for a full list.