BFS Recommended

Well, this is cool, and unexpected: The British Fantasy Society has placed Whatever on its recommendation list for one of its annual awards, in the “Best Non-Fiction” category. Neat! It’s nice to be appreciated. I have absolutely no idea whether I’ll win, but I’m happy enough to have Whatever recommended. Between this and the fan writer Hugo nomination this year, it’s an indication that what I write here is part of the larger fan conversation about the genre, and that’s a good feeling. So thanks.

13 Comments on “BFS Recommended”

  1. Some people will no doubt freak out, but as with your nomination for the Best Fan Writer Hugo, I think it’s groovy.

  2. Do blogs (and especially the comment sections thereof) really count as “non-fiction”?

    Only half kidding…

  3. Supernonfictitiousangloscalzidocious! *

    JJ @7: Perhaps the BFS wisely opted to bypass the comments portion of Whatever in their evaluation. (I’d feel worse if my own nerdgassing caused John to miss a slot on the awards list.)

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    (*) Pronounced either “Congratulations, John!” or “Yowza, swEE-E-E-et!” in these parts.

  4. You’re a major source for me for new/established writers and their work. I like your work, so the chance that I will like the people you recommend is higher than generic reviewers.

    Ever think of editing an anthology?

  5. Although there’s certainly a healthy dose of tomfoolery around here (is using that word ironic in this situation?), I like what you said:

    >>>it’s an indication that what I write here is part of the larger fan conversation about the genre, and that’s a good feeling.<<<

    That’s the motivation behind my own blog, and what good author blogs should be in general.

    Now, there’s already too much ass-kissing in blog comment sections (see: literary agent blogs), so don’t expect me to get all mushy.

    But…well…(cheers).

  6. Between this and the fan writer Hugo nomination this year, it’s an indication that what I write here is part of the larger fan conversation about the genre…

    See, now I was thinking it’s an indication that you’re finally stepping up the writing, from pro to fan. ;)

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