The final ballot for the 2013 Hugo Awards is now under way. All ballots must be received by the voting deadline of Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 11:59 p.m. CDT. In order to vote, you must be a LoneStarCon 3 member–i.e. a member of the World Science Fiction Society for the 2013 annual convention in San Antonio, Texas.

If you are not yet a member, now is the time. Rates go up in August. The current regular Adult Membership rate is $220. It increases to $240 August 1. Also, if you sign up in time, you are entitled to download the Hugo Voter Packet.

If you are a member, keep reading and remember to vote. The nominees this year are terrific.