Nominations for the SJVs 2026
Short stories have been wedged deeper into the backseat for me in recent years. However I’ve still had a couple published last year, especially The Loch Langaig Connection which I’m very proud of.
In New Zealand, we have the Sir Julius Vogel Awards for science fiction and fantasy. Nominations are currently opened in a host of categories, including Best Short Story for 2025. If anyone has read my stories last year, and thought they are worth nominating, I’d appreciate anyone taking the time to nominate.
You have till the end of March to nominate.
As with previous years, to save you some time, here is the information you’d need if you would like to nominate.
Title of Work: The Loch Langaig Connection
Creator: James Rowland
Category: Best Short Story
Publisher: Bauble from Bones - Issue 5, Summer 2025
Contact Information: https://www.jamesrowland.net/contact
Title of Work: The Cloth Wall
Creator: James Rowland
Category: Best Short Story
Publisher: Aurealis Issue #180
Contact Information: https://www.jamesrowland.net/contact
