Tor.com 2011 Reader's Choice Awards

Posted: Jan 12, 2012

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Junkies, let's see if we can make some noise at Tor.com's 2011 Reader's Choice Awards. You know we won't get any traction on other awards, as the reaction of most sci-fi fans who haven't read/listened to the series is "Oh, please, football? How pedestrian."

So, bust 'em in the mouth with a vote for THE ALL-PRO by clicking here, then placing a comment in on Tor's blog post.

And, of course, spread the word. Get other Junkies to vote. Let's see how our community fares in the broader sci-fi space.

The BLOOD IS RED stories would also be eligible, so vote for your favorites as "short fiction" selections.

12 Comments

DEAD_SILVER_EAGLE_BAYL06

On Jan 12, 2012 @ 10:21AM

Just voted for the Best Novel, Best Book Cover, and Best Short Fiction. C'mon ALL-PRO C'mon Blood is Red you can DO IT!

In_The_Out_Hole

On Jan 12, 2012 @ 10:53AM

Come on do those other authors even have a chance? what can you do against hordes of faithful junkies? Run....

"all I can do is read a book to stay awake... it rips my life away, but it's a great escape!"

scottsigler

On Jan 12, 2012 @ 10:55AM Edited Mar 14, 2012 @ 4:43PM

In reply to:

DEAD_SILVER_EAGLE_BAYL06

Just voted for the Best Novel, Best Book Cover, and Best Short Fiction. C'mon ALL-PRO C'mon Blood is Red you can DO IT!

Nice! Not sure about best book cover in that group, as there are some very scifi-ish covers, but I appreciate the vote!

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DEAD_SILVER_EAGLE_BAYL06

On Jan 12, 2012 @ 12:00PM Edited Mar 14, 2012 @ 4:43PM

In reply to:

In_The_Out_Hole

Come on do those other authors even have a chance? what can you do against hordes of faithful junkies? Run....

Yes they can run but.....can they hide?

Stormy

On Jan 12, 2012 @ 12:11PM

At the time of writing this, there's 30+ votes for The All-Pro (some as All Pro, some as All-Pro), and a few votes for the cover.

Given there's less than 300 comments there, and that the majority of people are only voting for one novel, as per the rules...if the trend continues, I think we'll make some noise. :D

Lone_Ghost_Jinn

On Jan 12, 2012 @ 8:02PM

Did my civic, junkie duty.

DEAD_SILVER_EAGLE_BAYL06

On Jan 13, 2012 @ 8:26AM

Here are the top novels as of 5 PM Thursday:

1. The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss (41 votes) 2. The All-Pro by Scott Sigler (34 votes) 3. The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson (26 votes) 4. Embassytown by China Mieville (23 votes) 5. The Seventh Throne by Stephen Zimmer (20 votes) 6. Among Others by Jo Walton (15 votes) 7. A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin (15 votes) 8. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (14 votes) 9. Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi (9 votes) 10. The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie (7 votes)

A challenger approaches! On Tuesday, dark horse Stephen Zimmer shot to the front on a campaign involving friends and fans, but Wednesday finds him unseated due to a similar approach by author Scott Sigler. (But will he make it to the endzone???)

The Best Book Cover votes break down as follows:

1. The Seventh Throne by Stephen Zimmer, cover by Matthew Perry (12 votes) 2. Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente, cover by Beth White, design by Peter Lutjen (8 votes) 3. The All-Pro by Scott Sigler, cover designed by Donna Mugavero (6 votes) 4. Rift Walker by Clay & Susan Griffith, cover by Chris McGrath, design by Grace M. Conti-Zilsberger (4 votes) 5. Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey, cover by Daniel Dociu (3 votes) 6. Blood Divided by Kevin James Breaux, cover by Dan Dos Santos, design by Kevin James Breaux (3 votes) 7. My Life as a White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland, cover by Dan Dos Santos (3 votes)

exotiKali

On Jan 13, 2012 @ 8:13PM Edited Feb 03, 2012 @ 2:40PM

Done! And IOWA TYPHOON for best short fiction.

Gmork

On Jan 14, 2012 @ 3:18PM

I'm a wee bit late to this party, but my vote is now casted! There's still lots of time to get involved as the voting doesn't end until Jan 20th!

On Jan 15, 2012 @ 12:36AM

Done! I've voted it for the best cover too (even though I still do want to clean him with a babywipe)

CBBC Tigress & Proud member of the Gutter Sistren

avinjer

On Jan 20, 2012 @ 12:41PM

I can't believe more people aren't voting for Blood is Red for short fiction. 10th place only has 4 votes and Blood is Red is not on the list. Go. Do it now. Get.

Ideas sunt immortales, estis non. (Ideas are immortal, you are not.)

DEAD_SILVER_EAGLE_BAYL06

On Jan 20, 2012 @ 12:53PM

@avinjer.....I for one was a little confused when it came to the vote for "blood is red". We're we supposed to vote for "blood is red" or a specific "blood is red" story, you know what I'm saying. And don't forget there is still time to vote for The best Book Cover of 2011 which should be "The ALL-PRO" by New York Times Best Selling Novelist SCOTT "aka The FDØ" SIGLER. Go do that