Official shortlist. I know I am several days behind the curve here. Anyway, congratulations to
I don’t think he reads this, but in case he does, an extra shouted “Congrats” to Dominic Green, who I haven’t seen since student days in Cambridge, though we were in touch a few years ago, er, in 2000 now that I look at it.
Novels: Am stunned and surprised that Anansi Boys didn’t make it to the short list. Perhaps it came out too late in the year? Perhaps the reason I particularly liked it – that it marked a move onto slightly different territory for Gaiman – worked against it for most fans? Will obviously have to get hold of Old Man’s War and Spinthe other three.
Novellas: The only two I have read were the Link (which must surely win) and the Sawyer (which rather to my surprise I nominated).
Novelettes: Have read none of them. This will change.
Short Story: Despite my congrats to Dominic, nobody stands a chance against Margo Lanagan.
Best Dramatic Presentation: Long Form: Serenity, obviously.
Best Dramatic Presentation: Short Form: Good Lord, I have actually seen four of these – the three Doctor Who nominations (for four episodes) and Kim Newman/Paul McAuley’s Hugo presentation last year. Despite
I think this is being a little unfair on Ian. Most UK sf writers, especially those who rose to prominence, have been male. Indeed, several that I thought of suggesting here turned out, upon checking Wikipedia, to be American.
I think that the US and Canada and Australia tend to do better for women SF authors. I’m not sure why but I suspect it has something to do with the UK having a disparaging attitude to SF in general (that may be changing now that Dr Who is back, but that’s how I remember things being when I was growing up).
All that said though, there is one woman who is shockingly absent from this list. Shouldn’t No 1 be Mary Shelley?
Don’t be telling me she was American too, I’m sure she’s one of ours?!
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