It is a bright award, a tower of lucite with a galaxy suspended in the upper half and a gold plaque on the lower with a name a title and a year. A Nebula Award. I’ve held two of them in my hands and I’d like to have one of my own.
Alas, it is likely not to be. I fly too far below the radar of those who vote on such things.
Be that as it may, as a member of SFWA, I always vote. I do try to vote for the best piece of work on the ballot and it’s always gratifying when it turns out that I’ve read enough stories and books to have somewhat of an informed opinion. …