A few weeks ago, I was very surprised to receive an email that my story, “Two Hands, Wrapped in Gold,” had been nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novelette. As is customary, the awards team asked if I wished to accept the nomination or withdraw it from consideration. Unfortunately, I’ve decided to
This couldn’t have been easy, but I’m impressed by the author’s integrity.
Agreed. I am also disappointed and angered by the World Science Fiction Society which administers and presents the Hugo Awards. Turning a blind eye/ Supporting crimes against humanity is no way to promote interest in science fiction.
ETA: WSFS has ignored the 100+ scifi writers’ letter protesting Chengu, China as the venue for 2023 awards. This is despite China banning books & prosecuting writers, poets, editors, publishers, & booksellers.
The letter : https://www.thebookseller.com/comment/science-fictions-moral-reckoning-why-we-must-block-worldcon-chengdu