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Ah that's awesome!! Not just one, but 2 stories!! WOW. Congrats and best of luck for the final round.

BUT they have your name spelled Nikky in one and Nikki in the other. I checked on your website in case you have used both (sci-fi vs fantasy or something) but no... so they did a typo. Grrr.

But you're a finalist so I guess they're forgiven? haha.

I have "Once We Flew", and am excited to reading it. It's up next on my list. :)
 
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LJ Beck said:
Yay!! Congrats!!!
And another round of voting too?
Can you let us know when the next round of voting is open? :)
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I believe it will open soon – they are still preparing the voter packets. This second round of votes is for SFFANZ members ($10 membership and not too late to join) and natcon members/attendees.
 
Nikky Lee said:
Quick update on these stories. Very pleased to share that Once We Flew and "What Bones These Tides Bring" are finalists in the Sir Julius Vogel Awards (Best Novella, Best Short Story). And "What Bones These Tides Bring" is also a finalist in the Australasian Shadow Awards.

Sir Julius Vogel Awards shortlist: Sir Julius Vogel Award Finalists – 2024 – SFFANZ Inc

Australasian Shadow Awards shortlist: Australasian Shadows Awards
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Nothing can hold you back! So happy for you. Good luck!!!
 
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Nikky Lee said:
Quick update on these stories. Very pleased to share that Once We Flew and "What Bones These Tides Bring" are finalists in the Sir Julius Vogel Awards (Best Novella, Best Short Story). And "What Bones These Tides Bring" is also a finalist in the Australasian Shadow Awards.

Sir Julius Vogel Awards shortlist: Sir Julius Vogel Award Finalists – 2024 – SFFANZ Inc

Australasian Shadow Awards shortlist: Australasian Shadows Awards
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You have a WAY with titles. Congratulations. If you can, be sure and link them here so we can read. They sound exactly my taste.

Just Found your novella on Litopia. Look forward to reading it.
 
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Very excited to share that my hopepunk space opera novella and a dark fantasy/horror short story I wrote for @Lee Murray's Remains to be Told anthology are finalists in the Aurealis Awards!

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Nikky Lee said:
Quick update on this. The Aurealis Awards were announced tonight and Once We Flew won! (Cue: Shoked Pikachu face) :face-screaming-in-fear:

Massive thank you to @MattScho @Serra K and @Vagabond Heart (and CageSage and Dorm Ant whom I couldn't tag). Your critiques of this story in the Writing Lab really made all the difference :heart:
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`WOOT WOOT!!!! That calls for a wild happy dance.
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Another update: Thrilled to share that "What Bones These Tides Bring" won the Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best Short Story over the weekend. And the anthology it was part of Remains to Be Told: Dark Tales of Aotearoa won Best Collected Work!

Quick blog update about it all here for anyone interested: Award wins for ONCE WE FLEW and "What Bones These Tides Bring"
 
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