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2007 Nebula Award Winners
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Presented the Nebula Awards® for 2007 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown in Austin, Texas on April 26, 2008. Novel: The Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Michael Chabon Novella: “Fountain of Age” by Nancy Kress Novelette: “The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate” by Ted Chiang Short Story: “Always” by…
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Instant Science Fiction Convention Finder
A convention finder searchable by zip code has just been launched, and they’re looking for gonzo fans to help populate it: Now, it has to be filled with conventions. Spread the word to your various fan groups and/or, if you know of a convention that’s coming up in your area that would be of interest…
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2008 Hugo Nominees Announced
Whoo! I’m scooping Gandalara for once! I feel so…naughty. Best Novel The Yiddish Policeman’s Union by Michael Chabon (HarperCollins, Fourth Estate) Brasyl by Ian McDonald (Gollancz; Pyr) Rollback by Robert J. Sawyer (Tor; Analog Oct. 2006-Jan/Feb. 2007) The Last Colony by John Scalzi (Tor) Halting State by Charles Stross (Ace; Orbit) Best Novella “Fountains of…
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More Pratchett
Charity auction for research for the treatment and cure of Alzheimer’s disease. Or look here
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2007 Nebula Award Final Ballot
Brook West, Nebula Award Report editor, announces the final Ballot for the Nebula Awards® for 2007. The ballot will be mailed on March 1st, and Active Members of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America must return them by March 31. The Awards will be announced at the Nebula Awards® Banquet to be held at…
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2007 Preliminary Nebula Ballot
NOVELS – 13 Vellum: The Book of All Hours – Duncan, Hal Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Rowling, J. K. Odyssey – McDevitt, Jack Mainspring – Lake, Jay The Accidental Time Machine – Haldeman, Joe Species Imperative #3: Regeneration – Czerneda, Julie E. The Yiddish Policemen’s Union – Chabon, Michael The New Moon’s…
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Con Costumes Flickr Pool
There’s a Flickr pool devoted entirely to con costumes! They appear to be mostly hall costumes rather than Masquerade entries, and they’re somewhat heavy on the Orion slave girl demographic, but with over 1,500 photos in the stream you ought to find something intriguing. Link (via 365 Halloween)
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Our Kind of “Make a Wish”
ArsGeek is taking up a collection to send a 15-year-old fan with severe cerebral palsy to ComicCon 2008. Jonathon’s use of his body is limited to some use of his left hand. He’s enriched his life through the idea of superheroes – people who can literally do anything. His love for superheroes and all that…
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From http://applegeeks.com/
Yes, I know Chip doesn’t like pictures posted here. And yes, I know it’s waa-aay down the page. But this is priceless, for those of use who have been in elevators at a convention :-) Updated: Chip doesn’t mind pictures as long as they don’t futz with the navigation. Please click the thumbnail to view…
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Site Selection for 2009 WorldCon
The race was between Kansas City and Montreal. Montreal won. It will be held August 6 through 10, 2009 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Hotel rooms, at current exchange, will be from $120 to $180. I am not a happy camper :/