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The process
We’ve completed our scouting round reads for all 25 of our books, and we’ve selected our quarterfinalists. In the scouting round, at least two judges read the opening of each book, usually the first 20-25%. We conferred and discussed, and we’ve come to consensus on this list of six books for our Quarterfinalists. Each of these will get a full read by at least two judges as we narrow these six to our two Semifinalists.
The Quarterfinalists
Note: There is no meaning to the order in which these books are listed.
The Final Season, by Andrew Gillsmith
Gamer, by Belinda Crawford
Who Nuked Silicon Valley?, by Mike Donoghue
The Warm Machine, by Aimee Cozza
The Triangle Age, by David Aumelas
Black Sails to Sunward, by Sheila Jenné
Our congratulations go out to these authors. We’re excited to dive into our full reads.
Wow! Thanks so much. I am so glad you found my little novella worthy enough to make it to the first round! <3 I hope you folks enjoy it!