The 2007 SFWA(R) Final Nebula Awards(R) Ballot is up. I figure that everyone and their uncle is posting the whole list so I’m just linking to it. “For Solo Cello” didn’t make the cut. Sadness. BUT Titanium Mike by David Levine did, which has me very pleased because I liked that story a great deal.
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SFWA is creating a new, updated website for the Nebula Awards and is looking for a SFWA member to partner with the professional web designer they’ve hired to do the heavy lifting. Estimated Time Required: 10-30 hours per month, (Variable depending on time of year. Heaviest commitment: March, April, and May) Job Description: 1. Advise
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They just posted the works whose eligibility for next year’s Nebulas expires at the end of January. I noticed that Cat Rambo’s story, “Foam on Water” published in Strange Horizons, has seven recommendations. I loved this and recommended it a while ago. The story only lacks three recommendations to be on next year’s preliminary ballot.
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For the past several months, I’ve been helping out by recruiting volunteers for SFWA. As I do, it becomes apparent to me that the organization faces several hurdles. 1. It lacks continuity. 2. There are no clear lines of communication 3. The public interface is out-dated. 4. Volunteers’ time is not efficiently managed. Here is
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Here it is folks, the official preliminary Nebula Ballot. Next step. The members of SFWA will pick their top five favorites in each category. Short Stories — 7 Unique Chicken Goes In Reverse – Duncan, Andy (Eclipse 1: New Science Fiction And Fantasy, Jonathan Strahan, Ed., Night Shade Books, Oct07) Titanium Mike Saves the Day
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A draft of the preliminary Nebula ballot is up for review in the SFWA members area. For Solo Cello, op. 12 is on there with six other stories. I literally squealed. Not just a squee, a full-out squeal of delight. Once they post the official preliminary ballot, I’ll share it here, because a couple of
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All the good SFWA boys and girls seem to have dutifully posted about the pending close of the Nebula preliminary ballot on December 31. On the off-chance that you are a SFWA active member and haven’t recommended any fiction yet, I would like to recommend a simple strategy. My opinion on the Nebulas is that
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I promise that I won’t post all SFWA all the time, but if you don’t mind helping spread the word on this one, I’d appreciate it. As part of a study on contracts, SFWA is seeking to enlarge and update their database of representative contract terms from the major publishers. Authors interested in participating may
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We now have twenty new volunteers to help out with SFWA. Huzzah! A hearty thank you to: Beth Bernobich, Leah Bobbet, Scott Danielson, David de Beer, Aliette de Bodard, Guy Anthony De Marco, Rachel Dryden, Nancy Fulda, Dave Goldman, Chris Hansen, Jed Hartman, Jim Johnson, Neal Levin, Jeremy Lewis, Joseph McDermott, Cat Rambo, Scott Roberts,
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Those of you who aren’t interested in the politics of Science-Fiction and Fantasy can skip this post. For the rest of you, I have some explaining to do. I’ve volunteered to help SFWA by chairing the Service to SFWA committee, which has been revamped to recruit, retain and reward volunteers. Any service organization, like SFWA,
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I’m trying to figure out what percentage of eligible writers belong to SFWA and what lies behind the percentage. If you are genre writer, could I ask you to answer the following questions: [poll=3] [poll=4] (In comments, would you please let me know if you’re eligible, why do you belong or not belong? Anonymous comments
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Lisa Mantchev, who I adore, posted this on her blog in regard to the vice President of SFWA’s recent action I want to know what it’s going to take to organize a new Genre Writers’ Guild. One that promotes the work of the up-and-coming writer as well as the old guard. One that recognizes the
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Due to a series of events that are likely only to be interesting if you are an SF writer, Jo Walton has declared Monday 23rd April as International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day. In honour of Dr Hendrix, I am declaring Monday 23rd April International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day. On this day, everyone who wants to should give
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As many of you know, I’ve had some doubts about Scalzi’s bid for presidency of SFWA. While other candidates have announced their runs, I haven’t felt comfortable with any of them. Finally, there’s a candidate I can support. Jed Hartman, of Strange Horizons, announced his write-in campaign today. I think, if you read his platform,
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I just got a rejection note today which included the line, “On an unrelated note, I wanted to say great work on the Scalzi/SFWA video! Very nicely done.” Why thank you, thank you very much. Here’s another. (Yes, Eric, I know I need to add the fast voiceover at the end.)
Coolest rejection, ever Read More »