Quote:
Originally Posted by pwalker8
It's been quite a few years since I've recognized more than a few of the Hugo award authors. As little as 15 years ago, I not only recognize all the authors of the novels nominated, I had read then all as well. Over the last five years, it seems that they nominate one or two name authors (who typically don't win) and the rest are people I've never heard of. This year, they didn't have any that I've heard of.
|
I used to know all the artists winning the various music awards when I was younger, too.
Things change. I chalk it up to getting old and being out of touch (and use it as a reminder to step outside the rut I dig myself into when I get too complacent).
The genre used to be a treehouse (even as little as 15 years ago). Not too difficult to keep track of everyone who hangs out at the treehouse. Now the genre is a sovereign nation. We're not
supposed to instantly recognize everyone that someone else may hold up as a shining example.