copying & pasting this, since I got the request from SFWA: *All about This Weekend's Nebulas!*
*And More on Our Annual Auction!* *Kansas City, we are in you!* Our 60th Anniversary Nebula Awards Conference is finally here, and SFWA staff, Board members, Flight & Ground Crews, and Nebula Core Team volunteers are currently conjuring up the last set pieces and uttering all necessary pre-flight incantations before we launch this voyage on Thursday, June 5, online and at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza, in the beautifully transformed downtown core of Kansas City, Missouri. *SFWA Members:* *Thank you for making this 60th year possible!* Your presence with us, your volunteering, your donations, your participation in SFWA events and the general work of SFF uplift and advocacy: All of *you *are why we celebrate the state of the genre together once a year, and use this opportunity to set our sights on even better times ahead. Our next issue of *Singularity *will launch next Tuesday, complete with news about what our members and teams have been up to this past month. We've only postponed publication a week because we have so much other terrific news to share with you... *after* our Nebula Awards weekend! For now, we'd love to call your attention to a few pressing details, like--the Nebula Awards Ceremony! And our Silent Auction! Oh, and we have one teeny tiny request for you. So let's dive in! Where to Watch the Nebula Awards Ceremony, and When <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=aec1bY14TPfwx2ZE49UNz5z%2bs55WtA6FzLJE2hE6VIFFLBDMFpuOs%2fBkIjDJ4cr0XbSX5Swj1A4g%2fsACdezBT2A2V%2fh5LSeIDWlM3dUC5F8%3d> *https://youtu.be/33h7G1jwq6w <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=aec1bY14TPfwx2ZE49UNz5z%2bs55WtA6FzLJE2hE6VIFFLBDMFpuOs%2fBkIjDJ4cr0XbSX5Swj1A4g%2fsACdezBT2A2V%2fh5LSeIDWlM3dUC5F8%3d>* We look forward to celebrating another year in SFF excellence with you on *Saturday, June 7 at 8:00 P.M. Central Time* through *our live feed* <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=aec1bY14TPfwx2ZE49UNz5z%2bs55WtA6FzLJE2hE6VIFFLBDMFpuOs%2fBkIjDJ4cr0XbSX5Swj1A4g%2fsACdezBT2A2V%2fh5LSeIDWlM3dUC5F8%3d> on YouTube. Set your notifications, and join *Toastmaster Erin Roberts <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=nRfqWLaiD1FdJofUqceREdPd9TgWbBWjYco5yDEjSuNU9oLaOitKn77sYjjaLf2SKtW5NfIQ36pSuM%2bGutykR79Ns%2filWn%2bNbF5fxQyk4k4%3d> *for a warmhearted journey through this past season in our creative practice ! At the ceremony, we'll be announcing the winners of this year's Nebula Awards from *our terrific list of Nebula finalists <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=z1LlYpJeD%2bzmGNI2of0lzh8zBPJE11A75M2HM%2fJCTX8bVaVhtRw%2bxD4xhaFe8PwWZQPWNj9nFYa0VICHAgTOo36yE%2bsV2vjIM4qmRUHTBtQ%3d>*. What a great year in our genre! We'll also be making tributes to our terrific honorees: - Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master *Nicola Griffith <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=VtvHD9x3%2fGBrk3qhiBHdXiUnCOMD7WBCbMlIKnAm5HsNT%2bT6v1oOcSQKKwwI2eGolBAi9XcTJsbzZP2tQD6KlxHp8kp%2boXaFBs63v0GQiJc%3d>* - Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award Recipient *Eugen Bacon <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=3%2fUVM8lkAbSVgBQlqzAsVSY3eesvPh3NyUQ4Y%2f0Mp2gXarExVuZOpMXFHXtO%2bEMKJ6wJNtSB1fdJgFH0GpiWUQySMixUwzBk7MTmwnrxSuE%3d>* - Kevin O'Donnell, Jr. Service to SFWA Award Recipient *C.J. Lavine <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=BqmySUCBwzO7pqzfWucwmEYqIBwI2Sz%2bY9TEgft665n5rR9Mh1ln7yfJLaMLFQyImYRwGF4SoWjuWMjj9xqA2NxKoypW1XUGhSO188411ow%3d>* - Infinity Award Recipient *Frank Herbert <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=0tP1%2f08K1VuzYEAtnzT43qrLqcrgjwUpcFEQIAzY3ehU6UExKoTr3OCMrFYNsy1XfWyjqCJ68Mwn6bW0ox%2fc3toQ%2f2hG72Eoa98ShKkLu%2fQ%3d>* . And look out for some other major SFWA announcements, too! Updates on Our Annual Silent Auction [image: Industry Alert Banner, with the SFWA Logo] <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=FaShdB720DLmYqGPKhfj%2fdvfz99V6PNdj46qivo7arSfFeahfqhL1ekh4BdwEQqHim3U4CnILari3vYAQEQWJlXny2xiKOSEVfR%2fm7HZCSc%3d> SFWA's Annual Silent Auction is *now in full swing <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=wQmrefb3rZ%2baExHJOudxI9uPkoyU%2b3EKTeYIKLuxRz3CFgIU3%2fPYJ7id5wU4eWkcxrZ56AbO2cY1Hr5zqBREdjSknAPSgIM45XPeSSbGq0g%3d>*, and WOW, have we had some surprises already in our friendly bidding matches. (Looking at you, *Signed Collection of RJ Blain books <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=%2bUXCUt%2bGsXKaLyken2eGHeqjlznsTYkev5tYv2owJlewUh8CfnreUQcgwP1k1Xs%2fa6SRT0o7j4d%2b%2b4FLZpDdkbKKqFDkKErG5mWXkyhqWKc%3d>*, and *Signed Collection of Susan Copperfield books <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=NHwDHfKCavG4hmNQiFl5vjZKX4FcmZHv8cgeHUWJfzpndIWwNS3GLe5NUVAXqBnbRwvH1knQSg1XQclfcDh78DaaWmirmjYmrfrOQUgkwfo%3d>*! Well done, everyone!) On top of our wonderful array of Kaffeeklatsch participants; vintage books, magazines, and anthologies; signed contemporary SFF by prominent authors; and quality crafts and art commissions, we also have *Career Sessions* on the block! You can bid today for professional development time with *Clarkesworld*-editor *Neil Clarke*; Catalyst Game Labs-executive editor *John Helfers *and the brain trust of *Jennifer Brozek, Marie Bilodeau*,* RJ Thomas*, and *Jason M. Hardy*; *Asimov's*-editor *Sheila Williams*; creative design leader *Cheryl Platz*; *Lucienne Diver* of The Knight Agency; *Alice Spielburg* of The Spielburg Agency; and Romance Writing Academy-founder *Jeanne De Vita*. This auction runs until *7:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time on June 12*. The funds we raise from this event will go to advocacy and uplift work at SFF. This will help us to bolster existing member and public benefit programs, and also to expand our horizons, to reach more SFF creators and strengthen the defense network we need in these tricky times for our genre and industry. But you know all that already, right? That's why you're here with us! Which is why we'd like to ask a teeny tiny favor: Spread the Word! You know tons of lovers of SFF who might not be SFWA members yet, but who would surely adore a chance to chat with a favorite author, or take a tip or two from an industry insider. Maybe you have a friend who would gush over that *gorgeous **Dune Messiah **edition* <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=fezH7khQGC4AGKoioR2FZqHcBmsDNQB%2btn8USTFzT3d8s2zv96JVHO3hvjv%2bd3h2qTvDB6Vi4kQcgp8i9NzilKkKzDcSwO47M%2fmnACjgD1E%3d> we have on offer. Is someone in your circles looking to *commission art <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=dx7YKW8ikKmVDmy4WxPQhPojr%2bXnB6BZ73Z9kwwOcqRgfH0HY48ltBR7SWGRhqsaV%2fEz54GZxVs2t7q1gWn6OEuiBTEtp9NOoiOJTlcS9YU%3d>*, or in need of *a full manuscript critique <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=dOEBk64cBdbgdxf%2fMyBmDdLOi%2fm22TS5uLsEYJgrRBy%2f9AZSrnJPWs0WdQ0mU%2bHxh1kfYcJo3OkByFAkzcJFJQY9jVjHBKPd2dwl5L4EvOE%3d>*? Do you know someone who would just love some *great new jewelry <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=R2e0CNxWouyyJCBVDuDpB7yf8J5PNeTDJ%2ffZ3QcFnV1JuLfgmSZQ3kgeNCSKr4qCJyx9SteV21iiKVq%2ftjLinnzKIbyPBgoXfT%2faLBlXWwA%3d>* or a *friendly knitted octopus <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=a1niD3ZMUj1S365jum14A8Tdczy%2fQ4jlMey%2br5GGC75p7YMZLYfxdZzv8yG3LTUjVq6haijnG9p1OEE2iiK6i1lfzPNGyBDgB52deNhUons%3d>*? We *know* you know readers, and we have *so much **good reading* <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=pTML%2bQyAzZEIFV%2bwzYvkeXRvVBWXwrdjYyvCu62Zx%2bVhRdSWyGTCs4uTNMxI6lftLKzc3oXhjdo9O%2fFzbM3PcPQcpfh6ube5QQF%2bHEDps5g%3d> from classic and contemporary SFF authors, too! Even if donating to SFWA's *Giving Fund <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=6E8OfhQSfG7MetGX%2bOjxb1nPAsGiRo3OXemOwVjREl4x9k4e8B2FsITLoPgX1HsO1nsAABLPJdeUPHzCFmjm3m5crEDdbyn9fibz%2f8Hf6zs%3d>* or bidding in our auction yourself isn't feasible, you would do the organization a world of good by signal-boosting this event on your socials. So if inclined, please take the image below and use this link to *spread the word* on SFWA's Annual Silent Auction: *https://www.biddingforgood.com/wbi <https://membership.sfwa.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=paydbTLS1kOO5McSY7b9hP1S2ulECNASVPiNyaogIjQMYAcNU5V4lfGR3luKk7ntg69PHFYr3a1iuvzPOFLVUPwPQ27caSwCRD7knW15Ask%3d>* And Thank You Again! Whether you're joining us at the Nebulas this weekend, or off writing more incredible words of your own, *thank you for another great year in SFF!* We look forward to working with you to grow in writer advocacy, defense, education, and uplift in the months and years ahead. -- ******************* She/whispered/'Oh/my/goodness/what/are/all/these/squirrels/doing/here?' [email protected] *******************
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