Rich Horton has commented on the preliminary Nebula ballot. Including this, about the short story selection.
Given the stories listed, my choices come down to “Always” and “For Solo Cello, Op. 12”, both of which are in my SF Best of the Year. I think those two stories are outstanding (and I’m delighted to see Kowal’s story on the ballot — I had thought myself pretty brilliant for plucking it from an Australian magazine myself!) The other stories are all OK, but none strike me as really award-worthy.
Excuse me, but I need to go lie down. Smelling salts, anyone?
Save the smelling salts. Jump up and down with joy, instead. 😀 Congrats!
revel in the good vibes, Mary:) well done, and congrats.
hello? my comments are being eaten again, it seems. Just wanted to say congrats.
I love how this comment makes you seem Australian… another location in your hat, you globetrotter you!