I didn’t Get a
Hugo Nomination
And that’s Okay
I knew it would be a long shot to get nominated..
But you know what?
I’m glad I submitted “The Fangirl Diaries” anyway. It was still worth campaigning for.
We need more diverse voices in fandom works.
And I’m very
thankful for
everyone with a
World Con
membership for
their nominations
and support!
I Still WRote
Something AMazing
That’s important to Fandom
I’ve been invited to speak
at comic cons and anime cons
about fandom history.
Talking about Y2K culture
and giving “older” anime
fans a space brings me joy
and sparkle.
I’ve got my friends to
collaborate with me on
panels to also share their
perspective of fandom in
the 90s and 00s.
Understanding fandom
history is so important
today. I enjoy talking
about!
And remember, it’s about
the love, not the likes!
No Listicle or
Award Mention
can take away my legacy on fandom
It would have been awesome
to have been nominated
and acknowledged for my
contribution to fandom
history by one of the highest
honors in the nerd and
geek community.
But even if I’m not
nominated or part of any
“best of” listicle, one thing
is clear.
I wrote one of the first
books about millennials and
anime fandom. I have a
supportive nerdy community.
I met so many fans of my
book through my convention
travels. I don’t intend to
stop anytime soon.
Author Life Is Hard
But I’m Living that Dream
2002: “I get to be a
published writer?”
Present Day, Present Time LOL: “Shoutout to my couch.”
I spent most of the morning reflecting on the Hugo nominations. It would have been a thrill to be nominated and to attend @laworldcon.bsky.social to have my contribution to fandom be honored, but we keep moving forward.
Thank to all my readers, friends, and community for your support!