Clarkesworld Magazine Issue 193, page 19
part #193 of Clarkesworld Series
Hugo in tow, I headed to the airport, and after four hours of delays, headed home. The next day, I was informed that I had been exposed to two people who had tested positive for COVID, so after all that, I went into isolation and crashed, exhausted from the six days of travel, excitement, and socializing. I’m sure some anxiety from the exposure was also in play, but ultimately the COVID tests came back negative.
The first time I was nominated for this award was ten years ago, and I had planned to attend that year’s Worldcon in Chicago. After having a heart attack the month before, I had to cancel my trip and was disappointed to miss out on the fun, even though I knew it was the right thing to do. Being able to attend this year was like getting a do-over. Win or lose, it would have had significance.
With that in mind, I’d like to close with a special thank you to Chicon for a wonderful convention and to all the people that voted for Suzanne and me. It was an amazing weekend and something I will remember fondly for a long time.
About the Author
Neil Clarke is the editor of Clarkesworld Magazine, Forever Magazine, and several anthologies, including the Best Science Fiction of the Year series. He is a ten-time finalist and current winner of the Hugo Award for Best Editor (Short Form), has won the Chesley Award for Best Art Director three times, and received the Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award from SFWA in 2019. His latest anthology, New Voices in Chinese Science Fiction (co-edited with Xia Jia and Regina Kanyu Wang), is now available from Clarkesworld Books. He currently lives in NJ with his wife and two sons.
Cover Art: Art Block
Daniel Conway
About the Artist
Daniel Conway is a digital painter & games developer from the UK.
Neil Clarke, Clarkesworld Magazine Issue 193
