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A little while ago I received the Hugo Nomination Ballot for Nippon 2007. Apparently I get to vote, even though it's doubtful I'm going, because I was a supporting member for the 2006 Worldcon. I know I'm not alone in this, so other people must have received these ballots.

I'm happy to vote for Brandon Sanderson where I can. For best novel in 2006, I'm definitely putting Mistborn as one of the choices, because it's awesome. Now, can I vote for any other sf/fan book in that category--even YA? Or does it have to be adult sf/fan? Is it better not to vote for other choices, because that gives EUOL a better chance?

For the Campbell award, I wondered if I can again vote for Brandon Sanderson, because it is an author whose work appeared first in 2005 and 2006. Since Elantris was published in 2005, that should work. Except I'm not sure what they mean by "a professional publication." Does that mean it has to be a magazine, or a book? Let me know if I can vote for you there or not, EUOL!

The rest of the stuff, I'm not sure. If you people have suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them. I'd like to look at the stuff myself, if possible, so I can feel good about voting for it. However, since I don't have any strong opinions, I don't mind considering helping someone who does to get their thing noticed.

The only issue I see is that I wasn't included on Tage's secret wish list. Obviously, his true secret desire is to spend more time basking in my presence.

Though, I guess Rainbows and Unicorns might be slightly cooler. 

You're probably right. I keep fogetting that "geek" and "nerd" are good things on here. Thus my complex and in-the-closet-nerdiness. 

I'm reviving this thread because there is a new community that features webcomics that are "all-ages friendly." One that I read regularly is Astronaut Elementary, which I enjoy very much. I'll have to check out the others as well. I thought you might be interested, Skar, and anyone else who is into children's/young adult literature and/or comics.

Here's the livejournal entry where I found out about it and the link to the actual site: Lunchbox Funnies.

Oh, right. The link is courtesy of Oldie Locks! She's the genius who found it!

*Chimera bows in humble apology*

This gave us a good laugh over in lj land, so I thought I'd share it here too. (Note: Avoid reading the comments if you're sensitive to language.)

The Avatar Live-Action Movie Cast List

 

Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. I really loved her stand-alone Can You Keep a Secret?, which was LOL funny. This is good, too, but similar and not as humorous. I guess it was written first, so Secret probably resembles it.

I've just started it, though, so we'll see. It is totally guilty pleasure, like chocolate.

I know, but it still is worse than my writing, which is trying to be good.

It makes me feel better, and that's all that matters.