World Fantasy Awards Association President Peter Dennis Pautz has announced the identities of the judges for the 2010 World Fantasy Awards (for works published in 2009). The Gahan Wilson-designed trophies will be presented to the winners at the World Fantasy Convention, which is being held in Columbus, Ohio, from 28 to 31 October 2010.
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 2009, and magazines must have a 2009 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 2010.
This year’s judges are:
* Greg Ketter, c/o Dreamhaven Books, 2301 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406 USA
* Kelly Link, c/o Camelot Court Office, 10 Camelot Court, #1A, Brighton, MA 02135 USA
* James Minz, c/o Baen Books, 500 Wait Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587 USA
* Jürgen Snoeren, Publisher MYNX, Herengracht 507, 1017 BV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
* Gary K. Wolfe , 40 East Cedar, Apt 9A, Chicago, IL 60611 USA
* Peter Dennis Pautz, President, World Fantasy Awards Association, PO Box 43, Mukilteo, WA 98275 USA