Yes, both Bernard Doove and I are on the Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Ass'n committee, which administers the Ursa Major Awards. But as we always point out, the awards are popular vote awards, controlled by the voters, which are open to all of Furry fandom. If any work does not get enough nominations, it doesn't get onto the final ballot; and if it doesn't get enough votes, it doesn't win. One of the main reasons I write so many reviews is to encourage Furry fans to read the many good (but often little-known) new books in this field; and I hope that the fans will then go on to nominate and vote for what they think are the best of the year.
Yes, both Bernard Doove and I are on the Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Ass'n committee, which administers the Ursa Major Awards. But as we always point out, the awards are popular vote awards, controlled by the voters, which are open to all of Furry fandom. If any work does not get enough nominations, it doesn't get onto the final ballot; and if it doesn't get enough votes, it doesn't win. One of the main reasons I write so many reviews is to encourage Furry fans to read the many good (but often little-known) new books in this field; and I hope that the fans will then go on to nominate and vote for what they think are the best of the year.
Fred Patten