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 2008 Hugo Nomination List

The list of nominees for this year’s Hugo Awards - also known as the Science Fiction Achievement Awards - has been released. The award is named for Hugo Gernsback, the founder of Amazing Stories  magazine. The awards have been presented every years since 1953, with the exception of 1954. This year, they will be presented at Denvention 3 in Denver August 6-8, 2008.

Works nominated can be in the science fiction and fantasy genres. The folks at Denvention 3 have posted the list of nominees, and in some cases, even have links to the works nominated.

Award Categories

The Hugo is awarded in a number of categories:

• Best Novel
• Best Novella
• Best Novelette
• Best Short Story
• Best Related Book
• Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
• Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
• Best Professional Editor, Short Form
• Best Professional Editor, Long Form
• Best Professional Artist
• Best Semiprozine
• Best Fanzine
• Best Fan Writer
• Best Fan Artist
• The John W. Campbell Award for Best New Science Fiction Writer

So take a look at the nominees, and let us know who you think should be the winners!

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One of the things I enjoy most is writing. Sci-fi and fantasy are some of my favorite works.

So when I started thinking about a new blog, the idea for Excalibre came to mind. I have had this domain for years, but never had a real use for it. Tried a few things, but never really got anything off the ground. But I think I’ve finally hit on a good use.

So, I’ll be featuring some of my own work here, as well as information I can skim from the web. If you have an interest in science fiction, fantasy, and related works, I hope you’ll visit often and check back for the latest!

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Excalibre.com is the creation of Leo Soderman, a freelance writer and blogger based in Las Vegas, NV.

Leo has been a fan of science-fiction and fantasy for as long as he can remember, and proudly admits being a D&D player in his teens. All these WoW folks can thank the real geeks who grew the RPG genre in it’s early days.

Excalibre was created as an outlet for Leo’s writing and blogging, as well as a place to discuss SF/Fantasy topics. In the future, Excalibre hopes to be a place to find new fiction, news on the science fiction/fantasy world, and a source of discussion for fans and creators alike.

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