No real surprise there, to be honest. I think my story is strong (and, to be 100% frank, better than the story that did win), but it's pew-pew-lasers rather than slow, thoughtful fiction.
Nothing against those that did win! They're great stories, but not my taste. YMMV and all that!
Anyway, that means I have a story I can send out for publication, and I *think* it's gonna go to Asimov. So that's exciting! Means it'll be 6-7 months before I hear back, but no time like the present and all that.
Hope everyone is having a great Thursday!