My new publisher’s works took the Hugo for Best Novel, Best Novella and Best Novelette.
To be fair, they kind of had to win Best Novella since every single nominated work was one of theirs.
The winners for the categories are:
Best Novel: Network Effect by Martha Wells.
Best Novella: The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo.
Best Novelette: Two Truths and a Lie by Sarah Pinsker.
I have read one of those three: Network Effect, and thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact, I think its win shows that 2021 was a year when people voted from enjoyment (dare I say escapism?).
Having read The Chosen and the Beautiful, I celebrate Nghi Vo’s win with her debut novella. She’s a writer to watch. And Pinsker’s work is always thoughtful, funny, compassionate and human.
Check out all the awards. They’re always interesting.
Of course I think Tor.com is the best place for novellas, because they’re publishing mine, but there are small publishers out there doing interesting things with the form. Neon Hemlock is doing some beautiful stuff right now, for instance. Check them out.