[hr][/hr]Metro Winds is a collection of short stories by Isobelle, her first collection of short stories since the much-adored Green Monkey Dreams. Metro Winds is due for publication by Allen and Unwin in May 2012. Edit 24/02/2012: A full version of the cover was sent over by Isobelle this morning - you can download it here: Metro Winds final cover (2.3MB). Information from the Allen and Unwin Metro Winds page states:

An engrossing collection of stories from one of Australia's most loved fantasy writers, and creator of the acclaimed Obernewtyn Chronicles. A girl is sent across the world to discover her destiny in the dark tunnels of the Metro. Another seeks a lost sister in a park where winter lasts forever. A young man fulfils a dying wish. A mother works magic to summon a true princess for her son. A man seeks an ending to his story. An old man goes in search of his shadow. This is a world of desire and transformation, the real and the not real, from the queen of modern fantasy.

Bring on May 2012!