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🌟 Help They Tried Their Best Win a 2026 Hugo Award! 🌟

Exciting news, magical readers ✨ They Tried Their Best by Kimlyn Stanyon is running for the 2026 Hugo Award πŸ’« You can help it win, and it’s really easy!

Step 1: Get a membership πŸ’Œ
To nominate or vote, you need to be a member of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) 🌐 Don’t worry, it’s simple!

  1. Go to the Hugo Awards Membership Page πŸ–±οΈ

  2. Click on β€œJoin/Buy Supporting Membership” ✨

  3. Fill in your name, email, and payment info πŸ’³ (it’s usually about $50 USD, but this gives you full rights to nominate and vote!) πŸ’–

  4. Once you’ve joined, you’ll get an email confirming your membership πŸ“§

Step 2: Nominate the book πŸ’Œ

  1. Go to the Hugo Awards website 🌐

  2. Log in with the email you used for your membership πŸ”‘

  3. Look for the β€œNominate” button πŸ“

  4. Type the book title exactly like this: They Tried Their Best by Kimlyn Stanyon ✨

  5. Click β€œSubmit” or β€œSend” πŸ’–

Step 3: Vote for the book πŸ†

  1. After nominations close, the website will show the β€œFinal Ballot” πŸŽ‰

  2. Find They Tried Their Best on the list 🌟

  3. Click to vote for it πŸ’«

  4. Make sure to confirm your vote βœ…

Step 4: Share the magic 🌌
Tell your friends, family, and fellow readers πŸ’– Post about it on social media, in book clubs, or anywhere you love books ✨
Use the hashtags #TheyTriedTheirBest and #Hugo2026 so everyone can see the love πŸ’œ

Every single vote helps ✨ Let’s help They Tried Their Best sparkle all the way to the Hugo Awards πŸŒŸπŸ’«

🌟 Author Kimlyn Stanyon & Narrator Tristan Laraway on The Chris Voss Show! 🌟

Exciting news, magical readers ✨ Mark your calendars for September 17th, 2025 πŸ’« Author Kimlyn Stanyon and Narrator Tristan Laraway will be appearing on The Chris Voss Show πŸŽ™οΈ

They’ll be talking all about their whimsical, heart-tugging novella They Tried Their Best and its journey to the 2026 Hugo Awards πŸ†πŸ’–

This is your chance to:
πŸ’« Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the making of They Tried Their Best
πŸ’« Learn more about the Hugo Awards and how YOU can help nominate and vote
πŸ’« Enjoy fun, insightful, and inspiring conversation with Kimlyn and Tristan

πŸ“… Date: September 17th, 2025
⏰ Time: Check your local listings for the show schedule ⏰
🌐 Where to watch/listen: https://www.youtube.com/@CHRISVOSS

Spread the stardust 🌌 Tell your friends, family, and fellow book lovers πŸ’– Let’s get everyone tuned in to support They Tried Their Best and join Author Kimlyn Stanyon and Narrator Tristan Laraway for this magical moment ✨

🌟 They Tried Their Best Audiobook is Coming! 🌟

Exciting news, magical readers ✨ At the end of this month, the whimsical, heart-tugging novella They Tried Their Best will be available as an audiobook πŸ’«

Narrated by Narrator Tristan Laraway and Author Kimlyn Stanyon, this audiobook brings all the stardust, emotion, and charm of the story to life πŸŽ§πŸ’–

πŸ’Œ 100 Free Credits Giveaway!
To celebrate the release, we’re giving away 100 free audiobook credits 🌟 Sign up for the newsletter to grab one and be among the first to listen to this magical tale ✨

How to get your free credit:
πŸ’« Sign up for the newsletter using the link below
πŸ’« Keep an eye on your inbox πŸ’Œ
πŸ’« Redeem your credit and enjoy the audiobook for free πŸŽ§πŸ’–

Spread the stardust 🌌 Share with friends, family, and fellow book lovers πŸ’œ Let everyone experience the magic of They Tried Their Best narrated by the voices that brought it to life ✨

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