I just got an email from the administrators of the Hugo Award. It turns out that all nominations are due tomorrow. So I finally sat down and figured them out. As always, my reading of new stuff is a little bit sparse, so even though I can nominate up to 5 in each category, I don't have 5 works in most categories. But, I do have some great ones even if the slate isn't full. Here they are. I linked to where you could get these works where possible. I also put a link to my review on the ones where such exists.
Best Novel
The Dark Forest is the sequel to last year's Hugo winner. I am loving the series and looking forward to the third. It's one of the most unique science fiction stories I've read in a long time. Of course, the other two I nominated are excellent as well.
The Dark Forest by Liu Cixin (My review)
Chimera by Mira Grant (My review)
Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs (My review)
Best Novella:
The New Mother was fascinating and a little bit frightening. An excellent story. Of course, Rolling the Deep is about scary mermaids. Both are excellent.
The New Mother by Eugene Fischer - Asimov's April/May 2015
Rolling in the Deep by Mira Grant (My review)
Best Novelette:
Pareidolia by Kathleen Bartholomew and Kage Barker - Asimov's March 2015
Best Short Story:
When Your Child Strays From God by Sam J. Miller - Clarkesworld July 2015
Tuesdays by Suzanne Palmer - Asimov's March 2015
Cat Pictures Please by Naomi Kritzer - Clarkesworld January 2015
Holding The Ghosts by Gwendolyn Clare - Asimov's March 2015
Best Graphic Story:
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 3: Crushed by G. Willow Wilson
Best Dramatic Presentation (Long Form):
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The Martian
Jurassic World
Terminator: Genisys
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Best Dramatic Presentation (Short Form):
Doctor Who - The Zygon Inversion
Doctor Who - The Zygon Invasion
Agents of Shield - Melinda
Grimm - Wesenrein
Agents of Shield - Afterlife
Best Professional Editor (Short Form):
Ellen Datlow
Hank Davis
Sheila Williams
John Joseph Adams
Best Professional Editor (Long Form):
Toni Weisskopf
One Year Later
1 year ago
I'm always excited to read your nominations. I am not a nominator, but if so, I would have nominated Doctor Who for "Heaven Sent." It was my favorite episode of the season. Also, I haven't read it yet, but if I were nominating I would have made the time to read "Seveneves" by Neal Stephenson. Based on the reviews I've heard from friends, I think it may be the best SF novel of 2015. I guess I will be able to make a more informed judgement after I read it and "The Dark Forest" (both of which aI have on hold at the library).
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