Still Just A Geek is a Hugo award finalist
Well, this is certainly unexpected. I thought making the New York Times list was the most surprising thing that would happen with Still Just A Geek, but … Still Just A Geek is a finalist for the 2023 Hugo, in the Best Related Work category!
I have been nominated for a few things in my life. I’ve even won a few. But I have not won way more often than I have. Based on my experience, the “I won!” thing is awesome for a short time, but where that euphoria fades quickly, the genuine honor of “I was nominated!” lasts forever. With that in mind, I looked at the other nominees this morning, and … I think it’s very unlikely I’ll be making space for a Hugo statue in my house. But that’s okay! I got to reach out to my TNG family today and tell them about it, and everyone who replied made me feel the love and pride that I imagine kids feel from parents who love them unconditionally.
If Still Just A Geek wins in its category, it’s going to be awesome. I’m not going to lie: I think it would be pretty great if I got to have a Hugo in my house, next to my Tabletop trophies. But if it doesn’t, the excitement, joy, and gratitude I feel that my story even made the finalists this year will never go away, and I get to have that whether I get the statue or not.
Voting on the final ballot begins on July 10, and we’ll find out who gets the award at World Con in October.
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That is something to be excited about! Good luck and I'm rooting for you.
Well deserved recognition! I absolutely loved the time I spent listening to you read Still Just A Geek. I used to listen to the audiobook while walking the dog and because of the bizarre way human brains work I now hear you voice and am reminded of certain passages every time I walk by specific landmarks where I heard them the first time. I hope you win but if not, take solace in the fact that there is now a small foot-bridge in a park that every time I walk over I'm reminded what a jerk W.S. was (at least that one day on set). You are always welcome on THAT Bridge!
I enjoy how humble and honest you are in your explanation. Of course, winning would be ideal and marvelous, but the mere consideration and thought of such is rewarding to a righteous spirit. I'm rooting for you homie. Much love!! <3
Congratulations you deserve it! I just got my copy finally in Australia yay! Looking forward to reading it. We’ll done 👏👏👏
Congratulations! I cant wait to read it!
