Best Novella, 1981
Lost Dorsai
Gordon R. Dickson (opens in a new tab)
A young musician from the soldier world of Dorsai is caught in a siege where his music matters more than his sword.
Also on the ballot
- One-WingGeorge R. R. Martin and Lisa TuttleAnalog Jan,Feb 1980
- NightflyersGeorge R. R. MartinAnalog Apr 1980
- The Brave Little ToasterThomas M. DischF&SF Aug 1980
- All the Lies That Are My LifeHarlan EllisonF&SF Nov 1980; Underwood-Miller, 1980
