I agree. It always surprises me why so many people get over-excited at reaching a list that only needs one solitary recommendation to get on it. That's a long, long way to winning anything. Although it does mean it's in with a chance, however slim!
Other than that, I'm with you, Shaun. Despite some favourable reviews, none of my stories this time got even this far. :(
I see that Chris Barker has pulled his story, The Melancholy Haunting of Nicholas Parkes from the running. Shame, as I would have voted for it. But I understand his reasoning. He hasn't any time for these awards himself and is sticking to his guns.
I see lots of people excitedly commenting that they made the long list, but doesn't it only take one vote to get on the long list?
ReplyDeleteWhich if true is quite sad I guess that I couldn't even get one vote. lol
ReplyDeleteI agree. It always surprises me why so many people get over-excited at reaching a list that only needs one solitary recommendation to get on it. That's a long, long way to winning anything. Although it does mean it's in with a chance, however slim!
ReplyDeleteOther than that, I'm with you, Shaun. Despite some favourable reviews, none of my stories this time got even this far. :(
Sadly I don't recall reading anything of yours last year, David. Otherwise I'm sure I would have voted for it!
ReplyDeleteShame on you, Mr Jeffreys. Ha ha.
ReplyDeleteI see that Chris Barker has pulled his story, The Melancholy Haunting of Nicholas Parkes from the running. Shame, as I would have voted for it. But I understand his reasoning. He hasn't any time for these awards himself and is sticking to his guns.