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2026 World Fantasy Award Finalists

Aug 122026
 

The finalists for the 2026 World Fantasy Awards have been announced! Congratulations to DMLA authors Thomas Ha and Elise C. Tober!

Best Long Fiction

  •  “Uncertain Sons”, Thomas Ha (Uncertain Sons and Other Stories)

Best Short Fiction

  • “In My Country”, Thomas Ha (Clarkesworld 4/25)

Best Collection

  • Uncertain Sons and Other Stories, Thomas Ha (Undertow)

Special Award – Non-Professional

  • Elise C. Tobler, for The Deadlands