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Years ago, Isaac Asimov told me that getting published was the best award authors could ask for. It meant their work had become accessible to the public. They could entertain readers, which was the primary reason for storytelling. While I agree with him intellectually, it can’t be denied that writers and editors crave feedback, especially if it’s positive! For me, the best part of our annual Readers’ Awards are the comments we receive from our readers. I enjoy them even when they are offering constructive criticism. Once again, I’m drawing upon these reader comments for my editorial announcing the thirty-ninth