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SFWA Election ballots have gone out, and need to be completed and received by April 26. My thoughts on the presidential candidates are here.

I’ll note that since writing that post, I’ve seen a bit more of both candidates’ approach on the SFWA discussion forums, and I’ve come to appreciate Steven Gould’s level-headed and down-to-earth style.

My only other comment on the elections is to note that my own candidacy for South Central Regional Director appears to have annoyed the folks at The Write Agenda, judging by their post and a few delightfully clueless trolls who popped up in the comments. I was amused to see how much virtual ink they’ve spent on me. If you’re not familiar with TWA, I refer you to my blog post about them from 2011. Beyond that, I’ll just point out that they’re supporting Theodore Beale for president…

Hugo Nominations are due March 10. Nominations can be submitted online by anyone with a supporting or attending membership at Chicon 7, LoneStarCon 3, and Loncon 3.

  • Best Fan Writer: I talked about possible nominees for this category here and here.

  • Best Novel: So, any of you eligible voters need a last-minute copy of Libriomancer? ;-)

  • Best Fan Artist: I became aware that folks were wanting to nominate me for this one based on my cover pose work. I explained why this made me uncomfortable, and said I’d decline the nomination. Farah Mendlesohn disagreed with that choice, and made some convincing arguments as to why. I’m still conflicted here, but she’s right. The Hugos aren’t just about the winners; they’re also about the people who vote. So I won’t tell you who to nominate, and if by chance I end up on the ballot, I’ll reconsider things. The one thing I would ask is that if you do this, please list both Jim and Amy Hines. Amy was my photographer for every one of the cover poses from 2012, and they wouldn’t have been half as good without her help and patience.

  • Best Editor, Long Form: Last year, Betsy Wollheim won this category, the first such win for DAW. Sheila Gilbert is my editor at DAW, and has more than forty years of editorial experience. Not only did she help with Libriomancer, but she’s supported me as an author for seven years now, helping me to build a career and grow as an author. Just as she’s done for countless others.

  • Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: Seanan McGuire makes the case for Phineas and Ferb season three, episode 18, “Excaliferb.” I second her opinion on this one for so many reasons, from the in-jokes to the soundtrack.

  • Best Related Work: A friend brought “I Have an Idea for a Book…”: The Bibliography of Martin H. Greenberg to my attention earlier this week. I haven’t had the chance to check it out yet, but it includes essays and as complete and thorough a list as possible of the thousands of books Greenberg helped bring about.

  • The Hugo Recommendation LJ Community has other suggestions if you’re not sure what else to nominate.

Please feel free to share your own thoughts on either the election or the Hugo noms!

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cathshaffer
Mar. 6th, 2013 03:23 pm (UTC)
Amy does deserve a lot of credit for that series of photos.
fjm
Mar. 6th, 2013 06:14 pm (UTC)
And I will amend my ballot accordingly. (and I do love that I can keep going back to alter it)
deborahblakehps
Mar. 6th, 2013 03:41 pm (UTC)
She deserves a damned medal :-)

And I can't vote, alas. Maybe someday. Good luck with it all!
mrs_norris_mous
Mar. 6th, 2013 05:11 pm (UTC)
" So, any of you eligible voters need a last-minute copy of Libriomancer?"

I already have my copy, and I think it will get a nom from me atleast, I didn't read that many new novels last year :). And Seanan doesn't write quiet so many that she can fill the nomination sheet up all by herself.
jimhines
Mar. 6th, 2013 06:18 pm (UTC)
"And Seanan doesn't write quite so many that she can fill the nomination sheet up all by herself."

Don't say that too loudly. She'll take it as a challenge!
deborahjross
Mar. 6th, 2013 05:34 pm (UTC)
Sheila was my first editor at DAW, and did a marvelous job with my first 2 novels. I learned so much from working with her -- the most important being that editor and writer are (or should be) on the same team, not adversaries.
jimhines
Mar. 6th, 2013 11:37 pm (UTC)
DAW in general has been so great for that.
buddykat
Mar. 6th, 2013 09:38 pm (UTC)
I haven't decided on my nominations yet (I really should get around to that...), but your series of covers may make my ballot for best related work.
phantom_wolfboy
Mar. 6th, 2013 10:05 pm (UTC)
A day when you have annoyed the Write Agenda is a day well spent. They follow me on Twitter for no reason other than who I follow.
jimhines
Mar. 6th, 2013 11:36 pm (UTC)
They're another good example of going beyond ridiculous into the realm of caricature...
merriehaskell
Mar. 7th, 2013 09:07 pm (UTC)
The one thing I would ask is that if you do this, please list both Jim and Amy Hines. Amy was my photographer for every one of the cover poses from 2012, and they wouldn’t have been half as good without her help and patience.

*all the thumbs up in the world*
jimhines
Mar. 8th, 2013 01:15 pm (UTC)
What am I supposed to do with an entire world's worth of upright thumbs???
merriehaskell
Mar. 8th, 2013 06:26 pm (UTC)
Well, you won't grasp anything, that's for sure.
ursulav
Mar. 7th, 2013 10:30 pm (UTC)
...dude, the Write Agenda thing still exists? I'm used to those kinda places falling apart from boredom and deranged infighting within a year.

Huh. Guess I would have lost that bet.
jimhines
Mar. 8th, 2013 01:14 pm (UTC)
My sense is that the individual behind that particular site is somewhat...disturbed.
idancewithlife
Mar. 9th, 2013 09:21 pm (UTC)
I'm nominating the poses for best related work.
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