Seanan McGuire (seanan_mcguire) wrote,
Seanan McGuire
seanan_mcguire
  • Mood: hopeful
  • Music: Glee, "Wrecking Ball."

In which Seanan is nominated for a Nebula Award, and is overcome with gratitude.

Last Thursday, while in a car on the way to Half-Price Books, my phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number, and so I answered warily, all too aware of the various scams people are currently conducting. "Hello," said a woman. "I'm looking for Seanan McGuire?"

"May I ask who's calling?"

She identified herself as from SFWA (the Science Fiction Writers of America). I identified myself as Seanan. Lots of identification happened, all while I was going "no, this can't be what I want it to be, because that doesn't happen."

She said, "I am pleased to let you know that your novella, Every Heart a Doorway, has been nominated for a Nebula Award."

I made a noise that only bats could hear. The driver did not run us off the road. The woman laughed. I said the right, polite things. I hung up.

I cried.

This is the first time I have ever been nominated for a Nebula Award (if you don't know what that is, details are here). I have wanted one for as long as I could remember, since I was a little girl and reading anthologies and authors with that amazing word on the cover. And now I'm nominated.

I am so happy.
Tags: awards and stuff, every heart a doorway
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CONGRATULATIONS!

gallifreyan1218

February 23 2017, 18:29:01 UTC 3 months ago

Congratulations to the Priestess of Words and More Words and Prolific Wording! I can't think of anyone who deserves it more than you!!! :)

RE: CONGRATULATIONS!

gallifreyan1218

February 23 2017, 18:30:45 UTC 3 months ago

PS - I love that I'm not the only one who still listens to music from Glee. :)

RE: CONGRATULATIONS!

seanan_mcguire

3 months ago

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colliemommie

February 23 2017, 18:41:36 UTC 3 months ago

Congratulations! Every Heart a Doorwayis a beautiful use of the novella form, which can often feel too big or too small for a story. It also made me cry a lot.

EEEEEEEEE!

multi_facets

February 23 2017, 18:46:06 UTC 3 months ago

HAIL TO THE HIGH PRIESTESS OF WORDSMITHING AND HORROR! Congratulations, Ms. McGuire! :-D

ravens_shadow

February 23 2017, 18:51:11 UTC 3 months ago

That is so incredibly awesome! Congrats, Seanan!

ladymondegreen

February 23 2017, 18:53:12 UTC 3 months ago

I made bat noises too.

I love you so much, Bunny, and I believe in you.

reedrover

February 23 2017, 19:04:16 UTC 3 months ago

EEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

You've been nominated by a plurality of your peers. I'm all kinds of Kermit happy-flail for you!

marziek

February 23 2017, 19:08:23 UTC 3 months ago

Cheese and Cake and all the Squeees! It's recognition so deserved.

lillian13

February 23 2017, 19:08:26 UTC 3 months ago

I saw the news on FB! I am so happy for you and I will keep all my fingers crossed.

wasureneba

February 23 2017, 19:14:05 UTC 3 months ago

AHHHHH SO MANY CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Every Heart is such a wonderful piece and I'm so happy to hear this. ♥

lauraajk

February 23 2017, 19:30:53 UTC 3 months ago

Congratulations! Well done and love EHAD.

elinox

February 23 2017, 19:40:22 UTC 3 months ago

That is pure awesome-sauce, congratulations! :D

guendolen_sama

February 23 2017, 19:40:42 UTC 3 months ago

Congratulations! I squee on your behalf! That's amazing, and I hope you win it. :)

missingvolume

February 23 2017, 19:43:11 UTC 3 months ago

Congrats! it is an amazing novella.

l_o_lostshadows

February 23 2017, 19:45:46 UTC 3 months ago

Congratulations!

cgbookcat1

February 23 2017, 19:54:07 UTC 3 months ago

Congratulations! Cheese and cake!

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radiantfracture

February 23 2017, 20:04:48 UTC 3 months ago

Hurrah!

hms42

February 23 2017, 20:32:26 UTC 3 months ago

Congratulations!

mac_arthur_park

February 23 2017, 20:42:52 UTC 3 months ago

*Kermit flail* Congratulations!

coyotegoth

February 23 2017, 20:43:35 UTC 3 months ago

Congrats!

mac_arthur_park

February 23 2017, 20:45:22 UTC 3 months ago

*Kermit flail* Congratulations!

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February 23 2017, 21:26:20 UTC 3 months ago

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rosefox

February 23 2017, 21:34:43 UTC 3 months ago

Congratulations! :D

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anne_d

February 23 2017, 21:53:41 UTC 3 months ago

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!
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