Our pathway towards the HUGO award
Join us on our journey to win a HUGO award for They Tried Their Best. Take part in the masterplan and help make our dreams come true.
Kimlyn Stanyon
5/8/20243 min read
🌟 Step One Complete: Reedsy Feature Secured! 🌟
Magical readers ✨ We have BIG news 💫 Step one of the master plan is officially complete… and it’s sparkling with stardust! 🌌
They Tried Their Best has won a feature on Reedsy Discovery 🎉💖
This means:
💫 Free advertising and coverage for the novella from Reedsy over the next few months
💫 More eyes on this whimsical, heart-tugging story ✨
💫 A chance to reach new fans and magical readers everywhere 💜
We couldn’t have done it without your support 💖 Thank you for being part of this journey and helping us sparkle ✨
Stay tuned 🌟 More stardust, surprises, and exciting steps are coming next 💫
🌟 Step Two: Audiobook Onslaught & Review Gathering! 🌟
Magical readers ✨ Step two of the master plan is here 💫 And it’s time to get excited, loud, and sparkly! 🌌
They Tried Their Best is available as an audiobook this month 🎧💖 Narrated by Tristan Laraway and Author Kimlyn Stanyon, it’s ready to bring all the stardust, emotion, and charm to your ears ✨
Now we need your help 💌
💫 Leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads to let everyone know how magical this story is 💖
💫 Share your favorite moments with friends, book clubs, and fellow readers 🌟
💫 Spread the hype and show the world why They Tried Their Best deserves all the love ✨
Every review helps 💜 Every share spreads the stardust 🌌 Let’s make sure the book is seen, heard, and celebrated by as many magical readers as possible 💫
🌟 Step Three: Hugo Nomination & Voting Blitz! 🌟
Magical readers ✨ Step three of the master plan is here 💫 And this is where YOU get to make the biggest difference! 🌌
They Tried Their Best is running for the 2026 Hugo Awards 🏆💖 Now it’s time to nominate and vote to help it sparkle all the way to victory ✨
💌 How you can help:
💫 Nominate the book: Head to the Hugo Awards website and submit They Tried Their Best by Kimlyn Stanyon 📝
💫 Vote for the book: After nominations close, cast your vote in the final ballot 💖
💫 Spread the magic: Tell your friends, family, and fellow readers 🌟 Post on social media, book clubs, or anywhere book lovers gather 💜
Every single nomination and vote matters 💫 Your support can make the difference between being seen and being a Hugo winner 💖
🌌 Extra stardust tip: Sign up for the newsletter for reminders, updates, and fun behind-the-scenes insights about the book’s journey to the Hugos ✨
🌟 Step Four: Win the Hugo! 🌟
Magical readers ✨ The master plan is almost complete… and now it’s time for the grand finale 💫
They Tried Their Best is on the path to the 2026 Hugo Awards 🏆💖 And when the magic truly shines, we’ll see you at LA CON V to claim the prize 🎉✨
💌 Here’s how you can be part of this magical moment:
💫 Support the book by nominating and voting 💖 Every single fan helps sparkle the path to victory 🌟
💫 Spread the stardust 🌌 Share with friends, family, and book lovers everywhere 💜
💫 Celebrate with us at LA CON V when the Hugo trophy is ours to hold ✨ Grab your tickets now to meet me!!! I will sign every copy put in front of me and have all the time in the world for chats!!
This is the moment we’ve been building toward 🌟 Your love, support, and enthusiasm have carried us here 💫 Let’s make sure the book shines bright enough to take home the Hugo 💖
Use the hashtags #TheyTriedTheirBest and #Hugo2026 to celebrate, cheer, and join the magic 💌💫
