!!! I think that deserves more than a single exclamation point, don’t you?
I got the email a little over a week ago and couldn’t even hint that I’d been told. That’s probably where the fever came from, all the pent-up excitement. Today though, they announced the full nomination list for the Hugos.
The Cambell nominees are:
Joe Abercrombie (2nd year of eligibility)
Jon Armstrong (1st year of eligibility)
David Anthony Durham (1st year of eligibility)
David Louis Edelman (2nd year of eligibility)
Mary Robinette Kowal (2nd year of eligibility)
Scott Lynch (2nd year of eligibility)
As far as I can tell, I’m the only short story writer on the list, the rest are all novelists. I’m pleased as all get out to see David Louis Edelman on there with me. Besides being one of my favorite people, I think his nomination is well-deserved. I’ll admit that besides David, Scott Lynch is the only one of my fellow nominees that I’ve read, but then I’ll bet the other guys are wondering about who I am too… heh. Funny. I only just now realized that I’m the sole woman on the list.
Anyway, I was going to say that I plan on picking up copies of each of the other fellow’s novels and encourage you to do the same. One of the best things a nomination like this can do is to raise the visibility of the author, so darn it, get out there and read these guys. A puppeteer friend of mine said, “The only competition is a bad puppet show.” I firmly believe that’s true in science-fiction, too. I won’t be at all upset if one of the other nominees wins it, because a new good writer will just draw more people into the field and that’s good for me.
All of that said– There is one very simple reason you should vote for me which can be summed up in two words. Campbell Tiara.
I am the only girl on the list and I come with my own ballgown.
Congrats! And good luck!
Thank you!
And now that my brains are a little more about me and I’ve read the entire list, may I offer you a hearty congratulations on your short story nomination!
Congrats! Of course, this doesn’t excuse you for skipping out on KGB. 😉
Thank you!
I think the 101 degree fever was ample cause for skipping KGB. Bringing down the entire NY field of SF with a case of the flu seems like bad form. 🙂
K. I’ll let you slide …THIS time. 🙂
You’re a good guy. For being so swell, I’ll buy you a drink at the next KGB.
Congratulations! For the record, I think you’d look MUCH better in a tiara then John Scalzi 😉
See! You get what I’m saying.
Skweeeeeee! I’m so happy to see your name on the list. That means I shall see you Denver, right?
Oh, yeah. I’d been waffling about whether I could afford to go, but now? I’ve got a ballgown to wear.
Wow, big congrats, Mary! I’m sending nothing but good vibes your way. 😛
Thanks, Paul!
Congratulations! That is Awesome and a Half! I hope you get to wear the tiara. (And kudos for keeping it secret for A WEEK! That would be fever-inducing indeed!)
Noooooo kidding.
Congrats and good luck. 🙂
Many thanks!
I tried to say just “Thank you!” but Word Press’s comment duplication filter stopped me. I’m not even making that up.
Congratulations! Well deserved, I’d say.
Aw shucks. I’m just trying to make the world a safer place for redheads, you know?
I saw your name on the list and came over to add my congrats!
That’s one very pretty tiara, whoever ends up wearing it. But I think it would look quite nice with a gown. 🙂
Why thank you! Good to see you here.
stillsostrange made the tiara and I think she did a fine job. A girl can only dream of wearing it… Seriously though, I plan on just enjoying the heck out of being a nominee.
See you in Denver in August for the coronation!
Your old stomping grounds! I’ll see if I can convince Rob to come along in that case. Poor boy really hates to travel.
congratulations, Mary:)
That’s some pretty serious company to be in; Abercrombie has been getting a lot of buzz as has Scott Lynch and Armstrong’s novel looks very promising too.
Edelman is one of those far too many novels that I’ve marked down as “some day, some day”. Durham I don’t know.
And you don’t even have a novel yet. Enjoy it and well done!
Thanks, David. I know… I looked at the list and thought “One of these things is not like the others…”
I plan to have a splendid time being a nominee. It really is an honor, especially in a group of heavy-weights like this years nominee list.
Congrats!!!
and here’s an extra ! for emphasis. 🙂
Thank you!!!!
I saw the list up on Scalzi’s site and rushed right over to offer my congratulations!
Will you be supplying fake cake while dressed in a ball gown should you win? 😉
Alas, I will not make it out to Denver this year, but if you are going to Readercon, I will happily celebrate by purchasing you a drink!
Thanks for swinging by!
Honey, if I win the first thing supplied will be smelling salts. And then real cake and real champagne.
I will see you at Readercon.
I just heard – had to rush over and say WOW! Congrats!
Thank you! I’m absolutely giddy.
Whoo-hoo!
Much happy dancing!
Hello Mary,
Congratulations. I look forward to checking out your work – and to seeing you in Denver!
You make a good point about the tiara, as well…
-David.
Hi David,
Thanks so much for coming by. Congratulations right back to you, sir! Scalzi speaks very highly of you, so I was already planning to pick up a copy of Acacia. Seeing you on the list cements that. Looking forward to meeting you in person!
Congrats Mary! 😀
Thank you, Erin!
Yay! Congratulations, Mary!
Thanks, Nancy!
I’ve already expressed this on Scalzi’s blog, but I hope you win. Now that I’ve seen your work (and helped edit a little) I really do believe in your talent and that you deserve that award. Just wish I had the spare cash to get the supporting membership so I could vote.
Of course, you’ll need to have the tiara and ballgown photographically covered for those of us who can’t be there, if you DO win. 🙂
Julia, thank you so much for your lovely and vocal support. I promise to post pictures of the ballgown regardless of who the winner is.
Woohoo!
A well deserved congratulations, Mary!
“Welcome all to Awards Night! Tonight we have three Nervous Novelists and One Stylish Shortstoryist! Ms. Kowal, how do you think YOU made it to the list?”
“Shucks, it warn’t nuthin’. I just put my haind up that there puppets ass when votin’g time came around and there I was! It’s the extra arm, ya see…”
I always knew that learning to manipulate would come in handy.
oh WOW! Congratulations!
Wow! Is exactly what I said when I got the announcement.
Congratulations and good luck. Glad your feeling better.
John
John, I can’t tell if I’m really feeling better or just floating on all the good wishes.
Tickled pink for you, Mary!
Hopefully that tiara doesn’t also come equipped with a peckish little man who follows you around all night whispering some Ceasar-inspired humbling jab like: “Remember, you are only mortal.” If so, then we’ll just have to introduce him to Guido in the back alley.
That little man is following me around now! Can you do something about him?
Ultra-mega congrats to you, Mary. 🙂 But come on, do you really think you’d look better than me in a tiara? I think not.
But, David, you’d have to take off your black hat to wear the tiara. How will anyone recognize you then? See dear, I’m really just doing this for your own good. Your fans like you in the hat.
Double chocolate congratulations to you!
I look forward to giving you the secret handshake known only to short story writers nominated for the Campbell!
Forget the handshake! I’ll take the double-chocolate. Thank you!
Hey, Mary. Just caught this. Congratulations! Well done, my dear…
Thanks, Brad! I’m filled with glee. It’s nice to be nominated for an award that I don’t have a chance of winning. Takes all the pressure off, you know?
Congratulations! This is wonderful news, and of course you’ll win *g* I have a very good feeling for you with this one. Awesome!
Congrats!
Only three exclamation points? You are teh queen of understatement.
Wow.
wwwow.
congrats. add as many (!) as you can imagine.