It is Hugo and Nebula nomination time...

[seawasp]

... and for the first time in years I'm eligible. Not that I ever expect to get one or even be shortlisted, but it doesn't hurt to remind anyone out there who's eligible that they can nominate Hugo-eligible works online until March 26th. For those unfamiliar with the procedure, you have to have a Worldcon membership to vote in the Hugos; this does NOT mean you have to GO to Worldcon, but in this case specifically that you must either be a member of Aussiecon 4, or a member of Renovation as of 31 January 2011.

The Nebulas are not fan, but pro-awarded works (so only SFWA members reading need be pointing and laughing at me in this case) and are open through mid-February.

I of course have two eligible works: Grand Central Arena and Threshold, sequel to Boundary, both obviously in the novel category.

(No, I'm not nominating myself any more than I can bring myself to edit my own TVTropes or Wiki pages, even to modify/update incorrect info)

Comments

[shanejayell.livejournal.com]

You have a TVTropes page? Cool.

[seawasp]

I do. It's not nearly so comprehensive as it could be, and I encourage anyone who actually hangs out there to add to it as time and interest permit, but I feel so pretentious doing it myself. (I did, I *think*, do one edit to my wiki page because there was an actually error-of-fact in the page about me, but that was a few years ago and I'm not even sure what I changed)

Re: I got my wiki hat on, yes I do.

[seawasp]

Hm. I wouldn't think it's conflict-of-interest in YOUR case. I'd think virtually ALL wiki pages have been started and originally written by an expert in the field or a fan of the subject matter; I mean, does anyone go to start a (for instance) Anne Rice wiki entry (or more to the point, a Wiki entry on one of Anne's books) who isn't a fan of the work?

You're not an employee of mine, and you receive no benefit other than personal satisfaction for doing things like that for me, so I'd think you're in the clear on that, if you feel so inclined.

(TVTropes, of course, makes a point of the opposite, that they demand no significance and no requirements of references other than those needed to understand your post. I still feel too pompous to make entries on my own for, say "Crowning Moments of Awesome"; I know the moments in my books that *I* would characterize that way but making the entry would feel too much like saying "look how awesome *I* was to write this.)

[melchar.livejournal.com]

Hwy, I'm glad you mentioned the 2 books you can be Nebula nom'd for. I actively enjoyed doing nominations until they changed the proceedure. I really loathe the new system.

I liked nom-ing when I read something with a simple email. I -really- appreciated seeing the nominated works in the Bulletin: it gave me a head's-up on what was new - and a few nominations from folks whose taste I respect frequently helped me decide on books to buy.

Going to a website to check on this is -so- not me. I barely visit the SFWA site as it is - and resentment does not make me want to visit it more. Plus, for some reason, late fall/winter drives thoughts of nominations out of my brain completely unless I get prompted - so I've been nominating a lot less.

I sent in 2 letters of protest when this was decreed and neither ever saw light in the Bulletin. Sighs. But I'll go do the noms tonight - and good luck!

[melchar.livejournal.com]

... and I'll remember to mention them at BASFA for Hugo noms. ^_^

[seawasp]

Thanks!

And it seemed silly to me NOT to mention what's eligible. I'll note the only reason I could convince myself to do this level of self-promotion is that Charlie Stross did a similar post; if someone who's already won Hugos thinks it's copacetic, I'll do it.

[melchar.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you did. It made me go check to see if I had any other notes about Nebula noms - and nominate. [Amusingly, 'The Fuller Memorandum' was one of those notes, seeing the Charlie Stross mention you made. ^_^]

[hms42]

hmm... As an eligable person to nominate for a Hugo (and vote on them too), I have read both of your books and I can put a nomination in.

[seawasp]

Why, thank you kindly!

(If I were given a choice as to which one, I'd say GCA, because it's (A) actually mine, and (B) not part of a larger series against which it might have to be judged by readers; not having voted I don't know exactly how the procedure goes)

[hms42]

For the Hugos, I have a supporting membership (being upgraded to attending). I can nominate any eligible book that I feel should be on the ballot. (GCA is one of two books I plan to nominate.)

Once the final ballot is announced in early April, we have till a set deadline to vote on who get the hugo and then the administrators tally the numbers and announce it at worldcon.

Just making the ballot is a major accomplishment. I hope to see your name on it.

[seawasp]

By the ballot you mean being a "Hugo Nominee"? Yeah, it is, and I don't really expect to ever hit that level. However, it would be professionally stupid for me to not at least make sure my fans remembered they COULD nominate me. :)

Even if I did get on the ballot, I'll be up against people like Charlie (he's had two novels out this year) and Bujold; winning wouldn't be in the picture.

[goodluckfox.livejournal.com]

Is a supporting Renovation membership enough to nominate?

[seawasp]

I believe it is.

[melchar.livejournal.com]

Yes it is. That is the sole reason why some folks buy supporting memberships.

[hms42]

have you seen this yet?

http://community.livejournal.com/hugo_recommend/96070.html

I already nominated and 2 of the books on this list are the ones I nominated. (Yes, GCA was one of the 2 I nominated and I hope you sell the sequel.)

[seawasp]

No, I had not! Thank you! :)