No Treats for Science Fiction’s Sad Puppies
Karen G. Anderson explains the controversy surrounding the 2015 Hugo Awards for science fiction that led to a vote of “no award” in five of the most coveted categories. Think of the Hugo Awards as the Oscars of fantasy and science fiction — they involve drama, shiny statuettes, and — this year — plenty of politics. Named for 1930s-era science fiction editor Hugo Gernsback (founder of Amazing Stories magazine), they’re awarded at the annual World […]