Sir Julius Vogel Awards 2011: “The Heir of Night” a Finalist
Yesterday, I was delighted to learn that The Heir of Night (HarperVoyager USA; Orbit UK/AU/NZ) is amongst the finalists for the Sir Julius Vogel Award 2011 for Best Novel (Adult.)
The Sir Julius Vogel Awards are made annually by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Association of New Zealand (SFFANZ) and recognize achievement in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror by New Zealanders. In order to be eligible, a work needs to have been “created by a New Zealander and first published or released in the 2010 calendar year.”
A full list of finalists has not yet been published on the Sir Julius Vogel Awards site but I expect that it will be in the next few days.
Meanwhile, I do know that my friend Mary Victoria’s novel, Tymon’s Flight (HarperVoyager), is a finalist, too—also great news. Mary is a finalist for the Award for Best New Talent as well and both nominations are very well deserved (imho.)
Oh HELEN – what excellent news. . . am delighted for you. Congratulations. xo
Thank you, Claire—’tis fabulous indeed; a nice boost.:)
Jumping up and down in joy for the both of us. 🙂 Congrats Helen, and well deserved!
I am so pleased that both “Heir” and “Tymon’s Flight” made it to the final round—I raise my metaphorical glass to you, too!
Congrats to you Helen!
the full list shall be released very soon.
Thank you, Jan!
Colour me happy too! Both books are great, and a good indication of the growing strength of this award – IMHO
The growing strength of NZ SFF, I would add, because I know there are some very strong short fiction contenders in there, too, as well as both adult and young adult novels. But it is great to have a reader-based award that supports NZ-generated SFF.
Congrats Helen and MV!
Can I join in the celebration cause “The Future of the Sky” made it to the final list in the short story category:)
Aha, I get to raise my glass again—having just mentioned the strength of the eligible short fiction as well. 😉 The other story I currently know for sure is on the final shortlist is Lee Murray’s “Consumed”, also from “A Foreign Country.” Congratulations on “The Future of the Sky”—it’s a great story!
Helen
Just started following your blog… congratulations.
Robin
Great to see you here, Robin–thank you for introducing yourself.:)
Yay, Helen! That’s brilliant news and very well deserved! And to Mary Victoria too! It’s wonderful to see some of my favorite authors getting recognized!
Thank you, Wen—I really appreciate your support for my writing and am sure Mary does, too.
Congratulations, Helen. Well done!