World Fantasy Awards Association President Peter Dennis Pautz has announced the identities of the judges for the 2009 World Fantasy Awards (for works published in 2008). The Gahan Wilson-designed trophies will be presented to the winners at the World Fantasy Convention, which is being held in San Jose, California, from 29 October to 1 November 2009.
Material for consideration for the awards must be sent to all the judges, as well as the World Fantasy Awards Association president (see addresses, below), and must be marked “Promotional Materials – Not for Sale or Resale – No Commercial Value – World Fantasy Awards Materials.” To be considered, books must have been published in 2008, and magazines must have a 2008 cover date. All types of fantasy are eligible for the awards, which will be given in categories for: Life Achievement, Best Novel, Best Novella (10,001-40,000 words), Best Short Story, Best Anthology, Best Collection, Best Artist, Special Award (Pro), and Special Award (Non-Pro). Deadline for receipt is 1 June 2009.
This year’s judges are:
* Jenny Blackford, 351 Montague Street, Albert Park, Vic. 3206 Australia
* Peter Heck, 218 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620 USA
* Ellen Klages, 232 Winfield Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 USA
* Chris Roberson, 11204 Crossland Drive, Austin, TX 78726 USA
* Delia Sherman, 258 Riverside Drive, Apt. DD, New York, NY 10025 USA
* Peter Dennis Pautz, President, World Fantasy Awards Association, PO Box 43, Mukilteo, WA 98275 USA