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Wow! I'm stunned and very pleased to note that Open Design's Castle Shadowcrag has been nominated in the "Best Electronic Book" category of the ENnie awards. For a product that has largely flown under the radar, this is amazing.

I have no illusions about winning the category, but really, it *IS* an honor just to be nominated. Seriously, I'm insanely happy that what started as an experiment in independent publishing can do this well. Makes for a hell of an anniversary gift, too. (Well, more for me than the wife. But still.)

Congrats to all the nominees! I find myself in excellent company.

Comments

[info]shadawyn wrote:
Jul. 10th, 2007 08:19 pm (UTC)
Congrats on the nomination! It'll get you some free advertising if nothing else :D
[info]open_design wrote:
Jul. 10th, 2007 08:51 pm (UTC)
Very true, free advertising never hurts.

I notice there is a certain heavy weighting toward Seattle in those nominations, but I think that makes sense given the number of companies present here (not to mention the ex-WotC influence).
[info]shellyinseattle wrote:
Jul. 10th, 2007 09:05 pm (UTC)
Super awesome! Way to go with all your hard work!
[info]akitrom wrote:
Jul. 10th, 2007 09:28 pm (UTC)
Why are you so sure it's unlikely to win? Which of the nominees would you vote for?
[info]open_design wrote:
Jul. 10th, 2007 09:39 pm (UTC)
Well, people may vote for it based on reputation or other factors, but since the only people who have a copy are the 100-some patrons... Well, no one can actually read it and judge it.

Maybe I'm wrong, but will people vote for a product they can't see or buy?
[info]joshuarandall wrote:
Jul. 12th, 2007 06:24 pm (UTC)
"Maybe I'm wrong, but will people vote for a product they can't see or buy?"

Yes. ;-)
[info]open_design wrote:
Jul. 12th, 2007 06:30 pm (UTC)
That's... wonderful, actually. I'll keep my hopes up.

And possibly post a snippet from Shadowcrag for folks to review. In my copious free time. :)
[info]entil_zha wrote:
Jul. 10th, 2007 09:30 pm (UTC)
The sheep have hardly quited down since I told them the good news!~

Congrats & Good Luck Wolfgang!
[info]avidreader514 wrote:
Jul. 11th, 2007 01:00 am (UTC)
Congratulations! That's great news. I hope the nomination brings new subscribers to the Quarterly and more patrons for OD4.
[info]elorebaen wrote:
Jul. 11th, 2007 03:12 am (UTC)
Congrats and best of luck!
[info]kittenonthekeys wrote:
Jul. 11th, 2007 03:24 am (UTC)
Congrats!
[info]bullonir wrote:
Jul. 12th, 2007 01:25 am (UTC)
Very cool and well deserved!

Congrats!
[info]olaf_the_stout wrote:
Jul. 12th, 2007 07:36 am (UTC)
Congrats!

But where's the bit where you say that you'd like to thank God? You already said that it was an honour just to be nominated. You may as well go for the whole cliche. :-)

Olaf the Stout

[info]open_design wrote:
Jul. 12th, 2007 03:18 pm (UTC)
Don't forget:

"I'd like to thank my parents, who always supported me, and my beautiful wife, and my agent, and my dog." :)

Yeah, it is all a bit of a cliche, but really, I threw the PDF into contention with the expectation that it would maybe plant a seed in the judges' minds for next year. So, it's a pleasant surprise.
[info]olaf_the_stout wrote:
Jul. 12th, 2007 11:01 pm (UTC)
Oh, I'm very happy for you. That still doesn't stop me from teasing you about it though! :-P

Maybe KQ will get a nomination next year?

Olaf the Stout
[info]open_design wrote:
Jul. 12th, 2007 11:10 pm (UTC)
That would be wonderful! I think the paper magazine field next year might be White Dwarf, No Quarter, and Kobold Quarterly.

Actually, given the size of the field, they probably have to give it a nomination just to round out the category. :)
[info]highmoonmedia wrote:
Jul. 13th, 2007 08:12 pm (UTC)
I saw the nom. Awesome! Congrats.