Hugo noms are open, and I'd love to put forth "Be Kind and Rewind" for your consideration. One year ago, on Valentine's day, Wyngraf published a story about queer/trans love that I coauthored with my lovely partner @kaitlinschmidt4.bsky.social. I'm a hack, but she made our story brilliant anyway.

I had the time of my life at Worldcon! I volunteered, met new friends, added books to my TBR list, and spoke on panels. It was a delight to nerd out in Editing as an Art Form, giggle my way through Twenty Years of Twilight, and regroup with my writing group at the end of the day. @seattlein2025.org

I’m so pleased to finally be able to share my winning NYC Midnight story with everyone. I write about grief often—it’s how I process, and how I work though my fears. This story was no exception.

Need an editor for you queer romance? Look no further than EFA member Kaitlin Schmidt! You can know she gets it, as she recently published her own queer romance, The Cartomancer's Curse. Connect with Kaitlin today!