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Yes, still here. Sort of... Anyway, I finally remembered to download the Hugo voting packet last night. :-)
Byam isn't a dragon. Yet. It takes at least a thousand years, and if pesky humans see you and don't believe you're a dragon, you won't be. The only good thing about them is that they're useful for a second opinion on questions about the Way. And by the time you're into your third millennium you might find one who doesn't run away screaming at the first opportunity...
This is a lovely novelette drawing on Korean mythology; sweet, hilarious, and with a joyful ending even amongst sadness. It left me feeling happy, and glad that its well-deserved Hugo nomination brought it to my attention.
Available free at the Barnes&Noble SF&F blog.
There's also a short sequel at Cho's own website.
Byam isn't a dragon. Yet. It takes at least a thousand years, and if pesky humans see you and don't believe you're a dragon, you won't be. The only good thing about them is that they're useful for a second opinion on questions about the Way. And by the time you're into your third millennium you might find one who doesn't run away screaming at the first opportunity...
This is a lovely novelette drawing on Korean mythology; sweet, hilarious, and with a joyful ending even amongst sadness. It left me feeling happy, and glad that its well-deserved Hugo nomination brought it to my attention.
Available free at the Barnes&Noble SF&F blog.
There's also a short sequel at Cho's own website.
