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Withdrawing FROM Hugo Award Nominations — S.B. Divya (sbdivya.com)

submitted 1 year ago by xuxebiko@kbin.social to c/books@kbin.social

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A few weeks ago, I was very surprised to receive an email that my story, “Two Hands, Wrapped in Gold,” had been nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novelette. As is customary, the awards team asked if I wished to accept the nomination or withdraw it from consideration. Unfortunately, I’ve decided to

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[–] Ashigaru@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This couldn’t have been easy, but I’m impressed by the author’s integrity.

[–] xuxebiko@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Agreed. I am also disappointed and angered by the World Science Fiction Society which administers and presents the Hugo Awards. Turning a blind eye/ Supporting crimes against humanity is no way to promote interest in science fiction.

ETA: WSFS has ignored the 100+ scifi writers' letter protesting Chengu, China as the venue for 2023 awards. This is despite China banning books & prosecuting writers, poets, editors, publishers, & booksellers.

The letter : https://www.thebookseller.com/comment/science-fictions-moral-reckoning-why-we-must-block-worldcon-chengdu

[–] TheaoneAndOnly27@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Honestly, I am gonna pick up their novella now. I hadn't heard of it before but I really support their actions.

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