Yes, DragonCon has announced the shortlists for the inaugural Dragon Awards. Firstly, I would like to congratulate those nominated.
Now, as to my voting:
Best Science Fiction Novel: Somewhither by John C. Wright
Honestly, nobody else is even close. Gannon isn't bad, but Wright knocked this one way out of the park.
Best Fantasy Novel: Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia
Butcher and Freer might be close, but Larry had the best fantasy novel.
Best YA: Calamity by Brandon Sanderson
I haven't read Freer yet, and I need to work him into my reading schedule. Sanderson's good, but his dealings with Tor are moving him out slowly.
Mil SFF: Hell's Foundation by David Weber
Like it's even close. Scalzi has declined the nomination, supposedly to keep a promise that his 2015 work wouldn't get an award. I see two options: 1. He didn't write most of it himself. 2. He wants to spare himself the embarrassment that Weber's fans will give him.
Alt History: Bombs Away: the Hot War by Harry Turtledove
Another that likely won't be close. Williamson's Long Time Until Now might have had a chance.
Apocalyptic: Ctrl Alt Revolt! by Nick Cole
Marina did good work, and should be ecstatic with her nomination. She earned it, but I think Nick did the better book.
Horror: Souldancer by Brian Niemeier
Likely my hardest choice. Two guys I like that put out excellent novels, and I gotta go with Brian over Declan Finn's Honor at Stake. Sorry my friend, but Vox is right, you're screwed here. By the way, congratulations.
Comic Book: Astro City
It's this or Saga, and Astro City is the most creative mainstream style hero book out there.
Graphic Novel: Sandman: Overture
And I thought earlier categories were blowout choices.
TV Series: The Flash
Lots of decent choices, it'll be interesting.
Movie: Captain America: Civil War
Star Wars will win, but hey.
PC/Console: no opinion
Mobile: Fallout Shelter
Boardgame: Talon by GMT Games
Why is Monopoly Cthulu here? and how on earth is Codenames SFF?
Other tabletop game: Mousguard
I thought there was supposed to be an e in there, but that's what's on the ballot.
Again, this is a really good sign. I'm interested in the nominating numbers. Hopefully they'll put the Hugo stats to shame.
When you play Social Justice, the world loses.
Thank you for your support!
ReplyDeleteDragon Con's attendance is at least an order of magnitude larger than Worldcon's. I don't see any reason to think that the voting numbers won't exhibit the same proportions, do you?
I AM ecstatic :) Thanks for the kind words.
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