Barrett 's story " Ginny Sweethips ' Flying Circus " was nominated for both the 1988 Nebula Award for Best Novelette and the 1989 Hugo Award for Best Novelette . In 1997 , he was the toastmaster at the 55th World Science Fiction Convention held in San Antonio . In 2010 , he was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
55th World Science Fiction Convention
55th World Science Fiction Convention
Neal Barrett Jr.