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Halloween in July Fundraiser

• February 3, 2023
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In 2023, the Horror Writer Association held the first ever “Halloween in July,” a series of special presentations, contests, and more—all to raise money for scholarships, educational programs, and partnerships… Read more

Black Heritage in Horror: Interview with Eugen Bacon

• February 3, 2023
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Eugen Bacon MA, MSc, PhD is an African Australian author of several novels and fiction collections. She’s a 2022 World Fantasy Award finalist, and was announced in the honor list… Read more

Black Heritage in Horror: Interview with Beatrice Winifred Iker

• February 2, 2023
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Beatrice Winifred Iker is an author and poet whose work can/will be found in FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction, Anathema Magazine, Nightmare Magazine, the Death in the Mouth horror… Read more

The Seers’ Table February 2023

• February 1, 2023
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Linda D. Addison, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community You can see any of “The Seers’ Table” posts since inception (March 2016) by going to the HWA main page… Read more

Turning Grit into Greatness: Black Heritage Month Series Intro by Jamal Hodge

• February 1, 2023
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Black History month returns, a time when America recognizes the contributions of its Black American citizens… during the shortest and arguably coldest month of the year. That’s that good ole… Read more

Celebrating National Haiku Writing Month: The Thrills of Horror Haiku

• February 1, 2023
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As February marks National Haiku Writing Month, it’s time to explore the dark and eerie side of poetry. Horror haiku presents a unique opportunity to craft spine-tingling tales in just… Read more

Thomas F. Monteleone Statement

• January 31, 2023
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The Board of Trustees for the Horror Writers Association does not condone hate speech in any way, shape, or form. We stand in support of our members’ right to feel… Read more

Call for suggestions/nominations from HWA membership for the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award.

• January 30, 2023
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The Horror Writers Association calls for suggestions and nominations from the membership for the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual whose work… Read more

Message from the Board of Trustees regarding the Preliminary Ballot

• January 23, 2023
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The Horror Writers Association has been made aware of issues surrounding the receipt of the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards® Preliminary Ballot. While many subscribed to our mailing list have reported… Read more

The 2022 Bram Stoker Awards® Preliminary Ballot Announced

• January 23, 2023
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The Horror Writers Association (HWA) is pleased to announce the Preliminary Ballot for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards®. The HWA (see https://www.horror.org/) is the premier writers organization in the horror… Read more

OLD WIVES’ TALE

• January 15, 2023
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Trigger Warning: This article addresses mental health.

  Cindy O’Quinn is a four-time HWA Bram Stoker Award-nominated writer. Born and raised in the mountains of West Virginia, now living and… Read more

HWA Members New Releases – 2023

• January 9, 2023
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Welcome to the showcase of new releases!

Select a book cover to purchase or learn more about it or the author. You can view the wall of amazing cover art… Read more

Complete List of 2022 Black Heritage Series Interviewees

• January 4, 2023
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As we prepare to roll out the 2023 Black Heritage Month Interview, let’s stop and take a look back at our first year of interviews from 2022.

Introduction by Linda

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Media Kit

• January 3, 2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [City, State] – [Date] Horror Writers Association: Celebrating and Elevating the Art of Horror Storytelling The Horror Writers Association (HWA), the premier organization of writers and publishers… Read more

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN? │ Tim Waggoner

• January 1, 2023
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Trigger Warning: This article discusses mental health.

Written by Tim Waggoner In addition to being a writer, I teach composition and creative writing at Sinclair College in Dayton, Ohio. In… Read more

The Seers’ Table January 2023

• December 31, 2022
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Linda D. Addison, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community You can see any of The Seers’ Table posts since inception (March 2016) by going to the HWA main page… Read more

Recommendations Sought for 2023 HWA Black Heritage Interview Series

• December 29, 2022
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Planning is underway for the 2023 HWA Black Heritage Interview Series. This will be our second year for the groundbreaking series, and as with all of our interview showcases, we… Read more

Carina Bissett reads from POETRY SHOWCASE IX

• December 16, 2022
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Carina Bissett joins us today with a reading of their poem, “A Lacing of Lavender” from Poetry Showcase IX. If you haven’t purchased your copy yet of the newest Poetry… Read more

SERPENT’S WAKE: ADDRESSING TRAUMA AND RECOVERY

• December 15, 2022
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Trigger Warning: This article addresses mental health

An interview with L.E Daniels This month on Holistic Horrors, the Wellness Committee is pleased to welcome author-editor L.E. Daniels (Lauren Elise) to… Read more

Madison McSweeney reads from POETRY SHOWCASE IX

• December 15, 2022
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Madison McSweeney joins us today with a reading of their poem, “Cannibal Mutant Maneating Spider” from Poetry Showcase IX. If you haven’t purchased your copy yet of the newest Poetry… Read more