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π Help They Tried Their Best Win a 2026 Hugo Award! π
Exciting news, magical readers β¨ They Tried Their Best by Kimlyn Stanyon is running for the 2026 Hugo Award π« You can help it win, and itβs really easy!
Step 1: Get a membership π
To nominate or vote, you need to be a member of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) π Donβt worry, itβs simple!
Go to the Hugo Awards Membership Page π±οΈ
Click on βJoin/Buy Supporting Membershipβ β¨
Fill in your name, email, and payment info π³ (itβs usually about $50 USD, but this gives you full rights to nominate and vote!) π
Once youβve joined, youβll get an email confirming your membership π§
Step 2: Nominate the book π
Go to the Hugo Awards website π
Log in with the email you used for your membership π
Look for the βNominateβ button π
Type the book title exactly like this: They Tried Their Best by Kimlyn Stanyon β¨
Click βSubmitβ or βSendβ π
Step 3: Vote for the book π
After nominations close, the website will show the βFinal Ballotβ π
Find They Tried Their Best on the list π
Click to vote for it π«
Make sure to confirm your vote β
Step 4: Share the magic π
Tell your friends, family, and fellow readers π Post about it on social media, in book clubs, or anywhere you love books β¨
Use the hashtags #TheyTriedTheirBest and #Hugo2026 so everyone can see the love π
Every single vote helps β¨ Letβs help They Tried Their Best sparkle all the way to the Hugo Awards ππ«
π Author Kimlyn Stanyon & Narrator Tristan Laraway on The Chris Voss Show! π
Exciting news, magical readers β¨ Mark your calendars for September 17th, 2025 π« Author Kimlyn Stanyon and Narrator Tristan Laraway will be appearing on The Chris Voss Show ποΈ
Theyβll be talking all about their whimsical, heart-tugging novella They Tried Their Best and its journey to the 2026 Hugo Awards ππ
This is your chance to:
π« Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the making of They Tried Their Best
π« Learn more about the Hugo Awards and how YOU can help nominate and vote
π« Enjoy fun, insightful, and inspiring conversation with Kimlyn and Tristan
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Date: September 17th, 2025
β° Time: Check your local listings for the show schedule β°
π Where to watch/listen: https://www.youtube.com/@CHRISVOSS
Spread the stardust π Tell your friends, family, and fellow book lovers π Letβs get everyone tuned in to support They Tried Their Best and join Author Kimlyn Stanyon and Narrator Tristan Laraway for this magical moment β¨


π They Tried Their Best Audiobook is Coming! π
Exciting news, magical readers β¨ At the end of this month, the whimsical, heart-tugging novella They Tried Their Best will be available as an audiobook π«
Narrated by Narrator Tristan Laraway and Author Kimlyn Stanyon, this audiobook brings all the stardust, emotion, and charm of the story to life π§π
π 100 Free Credits Giveaway!
To celebrate the release, weβre giving away 100 free audiobook credits π Sign up for the newsletter to grab one and be among the first to listen to this magical tale β¨
How to get your free credit:
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π« Redeem your credit and enjoy the audiobook for free π§π
Spread the stardust π Share with friends, family, and fellow book lovers π Let everyone experience the magic of They Tried Their Best narrated by the voices that brought it to life β¨
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