Here are my recommendations for the 2018 Dragon Awards. In the comic book category, note that they want the series name first, then the issue and publisher. And while it might seem a bit much to put John C. Wright’s novels forward in both categories, frankly, I defy you to find a better science fiction novel published in the last year than Superluminary: The Lords of Creation or a better fantasy novel than Tithe to Tartarus. The man is simply the greatest science fiction author alive, and I say that despite being a hard-core fan of both Neal Stephenson and China Mieville.
The rules follow. Be sure to get your nominations in before the deadline. I’ll post a reminder as we get closer to it.
Once you have submitted a nomination for a category you cannot change it. If you are not sure about a category, then leave it blank. You can come back at a later date and add nominations for any category you leave blank using this same form. Make sure your name (First and Last), and the email address match your original submission. No need to fill in your original nominations, the form will append the new nominations to your prior list. Do not nominate a book for more than one category. If the same book is added more than once, all your nominations will be null.
Nomination Deadline: July 20, 2018. We encourage you to get your nominations in early.
Best Science Fiction Novel
Superluminary: The Lords of Creation
John C. Wright
Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)
Tithe to Tartarus
John C. Wright
Best Young Adult/Middle Grade Novel
Young Man’s War
Rod Walker
Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel
Wardogs Inc. #1 Battlesuit Bastards
G.D. Stark
Best Alternate History Novel
Hammer of the Witches
Kai Wai Cheah
Best Media Tie-In Novel
Before the Storm (World of Warcraft)
Christie Golden
Best Horror Novel
The Death and Life of Schneider Wrack
Nate Crowley
Best Comic Book
Alt-Hero
Alt-Hero #2 Rebel’s Cell, Arkhaven Comics
Best Graphic Novel
Rebel Dead Revenge
Gary Kwapisz, Dark Legion Comics
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series, TV or Internet
Stranger Things
Netflix
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie
Incredibles 2
Brad Bird
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC / Console Game
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Warhorse Studios
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game
Hearthstone
Blizzard
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game
The 7th Continent
Serious Poulp
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game
Starship Samurai
Plaid Hat Games