Scott “Essel” Pratt
Remember that you can always find out what’s going on by visiting the calendar of events on the HWA Web site. If you submit your information late, that information will show up only on the Web site calendar. It is best to get your event information in early.
For all book-release announcements, please contact Lydia Peever for inclusion in her “Recently Born” column.
March
March 8-10: Monster-Mania Con: The semi–annual Philadelphia horror-phile and memorabilia convention; Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 W., NJ-70, Cherry Hill, NJ. http://monstermania.net/
March 9: Jeff Strand at Atlanta Writers Workshop: Atlanta, Georgia. “I’ll be giving two talks: ‘How to Add Comic Relief to Your Fiction,’ and ‘The Fiendish Art of Crafting Suspense.’ Plus pretending that I know what I’m talking about when critiquing manuscripts.” Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter Hotel, 111 Perimeter Center W., Atlanta, GA. (770)396-6800.
March 15-17: HorrorHound Weekend. Established in 2005, the convention connects collectors and fans to all things horror. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, OH.
March 18: Lisa Morton at Los Angeles Vintage Paperback Collectors Show: The show has another excellent line-up of authors and artists scheduled to be present at various times throughout the day. Come meet the authors and artists. Bring your books and have them sign their works for free! Check the guest schedule to plan your day. Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA.
A reminder: This calendar is updated several times a week after information submitted about each event has been vetted for appropriate content. Appropriate content includes conventions, readings, signings, workshops, and other like events that HWA members may attend. It also includes deadlines for workshop applications and award nominations. It does not include solicitations for votes for awards/award nominations.