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The mission of the SSBA is to recognize and promote independent and small press authors writing exceptional speculative fiction.
Founded by @lnholmeswriter.bsky.social
Cofounded & posts by @millieabecassis.com
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Thank you! āØ
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Interested booksellers and librarians looking to add more small/indie press books to their collections can contact us (at smallspecbookawards at gmail dot com) for a free guide, which includes features, links, readers' thoughts, and more. (Guide design subject to change.)
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L. N.: "Finally, thanks to the authors who are working hard to create these lovely things that we call books. I hope the SSBA can spread awareness about your titles and bring more enthusiastic readers your way."
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L. N.: "Publishers, if you intend to nominate books, please note that the deadline is coming soon (January 31)! ā¦Also, publishers, please make sure you submit an e-copy of any nominated books. ...Please do this before the January 31st deadline to remain in the competition."
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Millie: "...a special shout-out to our volunteers, both readers and influencers. We couldnāt do it without you. ...And if you havenāt joined yet, itās not too late. You still have until the end of the month raise your hand and read excellent books."
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L. N.: The deadline for nominations on January 31, 2025 is our next milestone. ā¦Weāll announce the semi-finalists September 1 and our finalists and winners on December 1. ...I am also super excited about watching the hype build around these authors and their booksā¦"
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Millie: "the SSBA is not a popularity contest. All the nominated books will be read and assessed by our readers following specific criteria."
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Here are some highlights from the interview:
L. N.: ā...I wanted to create an award that was free to enter, and I also wanted to level the marketing playing field by including influencers and appealing to potential readers. Thatās why I created the SSBA."
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Correct! We want our readers to be independent in their judgement.