NOTE FROM JOHN:

The nominees for the Nebula Awards, which
recognize the best science fiction writing of the
year and are presented by the Science Fiction and
Fantasy Writers of America, were announced recently.
Unfortunately, not all deserving writers get nominated.

The Top 7 Signs You’re
Not Winning a Nebula Award

7> Your title has “Harsh Mistress” in it, and you’re not Heinlein.

6> I don’t care how well you think the Bronte sisters would fit in Riverworld, there’s still that copyright thing.

5> That bastard Orson Scott Card has once again foiled you with his Time Machine and Brain Ray.

4> “To Serve Man - Book II: Savories and Desserts”

3> The early buzz is strangely against “Captain Brown and the Evil, Soul-Sucking Nebula Awards Board Who Wouldn’t Know Talent if It Kicked Them in the Face.”

2> Well, okay, maybe it *is* hard science fiction, but your FTL drive is powered by steam.

and the Number 1 Sign You’re Not Winning a Nebula Award…

1> “I’m terribly sorry, Mr. Hubbard, but there is no category for ‘religions,’ sir.”

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Credits:

Selected from 28 submissions from 8 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:

Guy Payne, Birmingham, AL — 1, 2, 6 (Hat trick, 6th #1)
Jaqk Brounstein, Bellingham, WA — 3
Mary Ann McDonald, Sacramento, CA — 4, RU List Name
Martin Bredeck, Hybla Valley, VA — 5
Steve Thomas, Atlanta, GA — 7
John Mozena, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI — Prime Director