So, my secret news is finally out. I’m the convenor for Te Pae Tawhiti Distant Horizons Award for speculative fiction*. (Speculative fiction is a catch-all name for fantasy, science fiction and horror, because of the, “what if?” element involved in those stories.)
I’m very excited about the project, because I think speculative fiction is special, and can play an important part in imagining a better future—a la Ursula Le Guin’s speech to accept the American National Book Award.
And I’m also excited to be part of showcasing the variety and depth of speculative fiction from this little corner of the world. (Aotearoa, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.)
The website is launched and I think it looks really pretty with art from the talented Cerid, of Curious Cerid.
And of course if you are a speculative fiction author from this part of the world, be sure you submit a story, here.
Or if you just love speculative fiction, or don’t have a story out this year, we’d love you to put your name down as a judge, here.
Happy reading,
A.J. Ponder
To find out more about one of the big movers and shakers on the committee, check out my post about Lee Murray’s Prime Minister’s Award
Or check out everybody who’s been working on the project so far on the website itself, here.
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