Awards are usually a mixed bag for any reader, and this reader is no exception. However, the John W. Campbell Award for best science fiction novel and the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award for best short science fiction in 2004 were handed out this weekend, and they chose my favorite novel and favorite story of last year as the winners. What makes it even more perfect, is that these were not just my favorites of the shortlisted selections; these two were my absolute favorites of all last year.

And the winners are:

John W. Campbell Award Winner

Market Forces by Richard K. Morgan

Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award Winner

“Sergeant Chip” by Bradley Denton

Congrats to both Richard and Brad for well-deserved wins.

Read the SFWA News Press Release.