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The short-list for The David Gemmell Award announced
At the beginning of 2009 the final long-list for the David Gemmell Legend Award [complete list of nominations] was announced. Comprising of 78 titles the list was in obvious need of pruning and this weekend came the announcement of the lucky 5 titles that had made it onto the short-list.
The short-list is:
- Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie
- Heir to Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier
- The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
- Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski
- The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
The overall winner was originally going to be decided by a panel but feedback has lead to the final decision being made by public vote.
Source: British Fantasy Society
Good luck to all on the list and commiserations to those that did not make it. What do you think of the short-list? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
The inaugural David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy will be awarded to the best fantasy novel of the year (2008). The award has the official support of Stella Gemmell and has been instigated by friends and professional colleagues to celebrate David’s life and literary legacy.
Posted: April 15th, 2009
Author: Lee
Categories: Andrzej Sapkowski, Awards, Brandon Sanderson, David Gemmell, Joe Abercrombie
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