More items have been added to Renovation’s 2011 Hugo Voter Packet which Worldcon members may access between now and July 31. Connie Willis’ All Clear, the second volume of her nominated novel, now is part of the packet. It … Continue reading
I promised I’d return to Aidan Moher’s questions about the fan Hugo nominees: But don’t even get me started on the Best Fanzine and Best Fan Writer awards. Maybe I’m exposing my ignorance here, but beyond StarShip Sofa, I haven’t … Continue reading
The 2011 Hugo Voter Packet, a digital collection of Hugo-nominated works made available to 2011 Worldcon members, has been released by Renovation. This treasure trove includes the full text of four Best Novel nominees and Connie Willis’ Blackout, nominated in tandem with … Continue reading
Like a passenger liner when the gawkers rush to one side of the deck, the internet tilted toward Aidan Moher’s A Dribble of Ink blog the day he posted the 2011 Hugo nominees along with several pithy comments. What he … Continue reading
Here are the 2011 Hugo Award nominations. There were 1006 valid nominating ballots — 992 electronic and 14 paper. Thanks to everyone who has sent congratulations. Best Novel Blackout/All Clear by Connie Willis (Ballantine Spectra) Cryoburn by Lois McMaster Bujold … Continue reading
Or nearly. The press release says now, whereas the Aussiecon 4 site says information will be e-mailed to existing voters beginning May 4. Mine hasn’t come yet, though I’m sure it will be along shortly: Aussiecon 4 will be emailing … Continue reading
There are six nominees in the Best Fanzine category, from which a tie for fifth place can be deduced. (Me and Sherlock, you know.) Who can say, maybe File 770 was the beneficiary again? It was last year, receiving just enough votes (30) … Continue reading
The 2010 Hugo Award nominees have been announced by Aussiecon 4. BEST NOVEL (699 nominating ballots) Boneshaker by Cherie Priest (Tor) The City & The City by China Miéville (Del Rey; Macmillan UK) Julian Comstock: A Story of 22nd-Century America … Continue reading
There’s one day to go before the Hugo nominating deadline and James Nicoll has sounded a final trumpet blast on behalf of Fred Pohl for Best Fan Writer. As a roaring controversy the question “Is Fred Pohl a fan?” is an utter … Continue reading
John Scalzi is running for President of SFWA. His announcement on Whatever lists changes he wants to lead the writers’ organization to make. They sound good to me, although I’ve never been part of the conversation to know whether they’re popular suggestions or … Continue reading