The voting period for the 2014 Hugo Awards ends on Thursday, July 31st PDT. The Wheel of Time series, by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson is nominated for "Best Novel" this year. To vote, you must be a member of this year's WorldCon, held August 14-18 in London, United Kingdom. 

The awards ceremony will be held at at 8PM on Sunday, August 17. You must be a member to attend. Harriet McDougal, the editor of the series and Jordan's widow and Maria Simons, one of the continuity editors for the series will be in attendance, along with many other authors, editors, artists and industry professionals. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live online, details of that will be published later on the convention website. If you are in Atlanta, Georgia, JordanCon is hosting a "Hugo Watching Party".

Harriet and Maria will both speaking at the convention on Saturday, Aug. 16th at 12PM on the influence of the series in a panel discussion titled "The Road Goes Ever On and On". 

Our friend Leigh Butler recently wrote an essay on why she thinks the Wheel of Time deserves a Hugo. Brandon Sanderson also published his thoughts back in April, when the nomination was announced. 

Regardless of if you agree with us on the Wheel of Time Hugo nomination, the Hugos are still one of the most prestigious awards in science fiction and fantasy literature. They are also one of the few decided by popular vote. If you have the means, please participate in the process, regardless of how you intend to vote. If you do vote, please participate fully in the process. Try to read as many of the nominated works as you can and vote in as many categories as you feel confident in.