Nico Martinez Nocito

writer of speculative fiction

2026 Nebula Poetry Finalist


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Award News

My poem "To Be the Change" is a finalist for the inaugral Nebula Award for Poetry and a nominee for the Rhysling Award!

My poem "Eagle-Eyed" is a nominee for the 2026 Rhysling Award in the short-form category!

Awards Eligibility 2025

I'd be particularly thrilled if you considered my poem "To Be the Change" (Strange Horizons), which dissects belonging and multigenerational prophecies. "To Be the Change" is a Nebula finalist and Rhysling nominee.

I'm also in my first year of eligibility for the Astounding Award.

Check out my full eligibility post here!

If you're interested in reading one of my pieces for awards consideration that isn't available for free online, feel free to reach out to me via the form on my Contact page.

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