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It's Hugo Award nomination season again, and this year, I'd just like to mention that I've had two short stories published in the time period in question, those being 'Michael Laurits is: Drowning' in Eclipse 2 and 'Catherine Drewe', which you can read here -
from Fast Forward 2. Yes, it's a long shot, but you never know. And it's good to join in with all my friends who are also mentioning what they have in contention this time round. I'd also like to mention David Louis Edelman's MultiReal for Best Novel, Sean Williams' Cenotaxis for Best Novella, Chris Roberson's Death on the Crosstime Express and Ian McDonald's An Eligible Boy for Best Novelette, and Doctor Who: 'Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead' for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form. (Let's make it four out of four for Moffat.) My picks for Best Editor will wander across Lou Anders, Chris Roberson and George Mann in the two categories. I really want this to be (and suspect it could be) John Picacio's year for Best Artist -
and there's a selection of reasons why. And I hope that the new category of Best Graphic Story goes to volume 11 of Fables, War and Pieces. But if you want to vote for Cap... Anyway, it's just good to feel that yearly excitement starting up again.
In other news, Captain Britain: Secret Invasion, the collected issues 1-4, is now available in all good comic shops (and loads of bookshops) on this side of the pond, and I'll be signing copies next Thursday night at Forbidden Planet in London.
Here's seven pages of lovely Leonard Kirk storytelling from issue 9, the end of 'Hell Comes to Birmingham', which will be out that same day over here:
And I really liked this blog, in response to Captain Britain now being on Twitter, that speculated what the other members of MI-13 would be like if they did it:
(I agree about Jac.)
And finally, Uncle Neil brings to my attention this cutest of all possible Scarecrow toys...
Aww! Who's a cute little scarecrow, then? Who wants to attack small children? You do! Yes, you do! Aww! (I can't wait to get one of those.)
All sorts of lovely things are happening at the moment, at a rate which still defies analysis. I worked on either side of popping over to Newport in Wales today, where, before getting myself a new passport (it's where the British passport office is), I found my two favourite things in one. Not only was there a covered market, and I love a covered market, this one had a comic shop in it! So I got issue three of Indiana Jones and some pies.
Anyway, must get on, so until next time, Cheerio!
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Don't forget that shiny new Graphic Story Hugo. Surely you must have published one or two of them.
I think the Pyrovile might be my favorite. Either that, or little Davros.
By the way- got my Doctor Who fob watch toy for Christmas this year. I suppose I should thank you, Paul, for that!
If I can manage to get a little pull with the Hugos, I will definitely mention your name.
Yes, Negative Zone in Newport is indeed a great little place. It's my local comic shop :D
Heh, those preview pages are hilarious! In this issue- Can MI:13 withstand the might of Manchester United??
Mr. Cornell, will you be popping your head in at NYCC? It would be nice to see you again.
Wait a second - I've missed something.
How did the Kate Bush poll pan out (other than Hounds of Love winning obv)?
Not sure about the decision to split vote Ariel, btw.
The preview's looking great. We haven't seen Wisdom properly ANGRY, in a while. Not like this, anyway. And loving those panels with Alistaire. It's great to see him getting some more panel time.
Thanks, all. Cheryl: people could vote for Cap, or, of course, for FF: True Story! PG: all you need for Hugo pull is to sign up to the convention and vote. Dan: yes, I'll be there. And that's the old guy's fantasy life from a couple of issues back. He's populated it with his own version of players too. David: Hounds won by a mile, with Dreaming second, and if put Ariel together, third.
The previews for the Cap look fantastic this series just gets better and is the only title I buy each month rather than just wait for the trades.
As it seems Marvel is moving back to the idea of all their characters interacting more often (rather than some sections - such as the X-Men - being almost independent), does this mean we will get to see MI-13 appearing elsewhere in the MU or indeed guest stars in CBMI13? Although I wouldnt want say a Wolverine crossover some acknowledgement of the team in other titles would be nice.
Surely the most natural characters for MI to meet would be the Agents of Atlas? Maybe if not in each others titles then a one shot? Leonard on art duties of course! Think about it...Mr Lao is a potential supernatural menace, the Atlas foundation is global....and a Pete Wisdom/Johnny Woo spy off...
Thanks for listening
Darren Wilson
Funny you should say that, Darren, because only last night I heard about a forthcoming guest appearance for our heroes.