StokerCon UK Announces New Dates

First of all, we hope that you are all keeping well out there and are following your governments’ guidelines regarding hand-washing, travel restrictions, social distancing and self-isolation. These are all incredibly important tools in curtailing the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). Secondly, we are grateful to the majority of you who, since our previous announcement, have allowed us to get on with trying to save the convention—or at least a version of it—by rescheduling it. To that end, we are pleased to let you know that, at the moment, we have agreed tentative dates for the event with the two…

HWA Youtube Channel – Readings, Interviews, Etc.

Did you miss the streamed Bram Stoker Award® readings? You can visit our Youtube channel and see many wonderful interviews, readings, award shows, etc. Be sure to Subscribe while you're there, and click the bell so you get notified when we post a new video.

Diverse Works Inclusion Committee Mission Statement

To ensure the Horror Writers Association (HWA) includes the widest possible representation of those working in the horror/dark fantasy genre, the HWA has formed the Diverse Works Inclusion Committee. This committee is tasked with actively seeking writers and editors with diverse backgrounds. The committee has adopted the broadest definition of the word diversity to include gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Committee members will employ a variety of methods—including but not limited to contacting publishers, authors, and/or agents; accessing resources such as Amazon, Publishers Weekly, Goodreads; maintaining awareness of new releases; polling the membership—to expand our members’ awareness.…

Black Lives Matter

  We believe horror is best kept in fiction. But we know it's not. Remaining silent is not an option. Black Lives Matter. In writing. In art. Everywhere. We stand with the Black community against the too many injustices they've endured. We can make a difference, through our words, through our writing, through our actions. We must stand together for what is right. Racism has no place in this world. --The HWA Board of Trustees

FAQs About HWA’s Health Insurance Partnership With LIG Solutions

On June 10, the Horror Writers Association and a coalition of book and publishing industry organizations announced a health insurance partnership with Lighthouse Insurance Group (LIG) Solutions. To help members understand the partnership and what it means for them, HWA has created this frequently asked questions document based on a FAQ created by the American Booksellers Association. For questions not answered here, please contact HWA Administrator Brad Hodson at admin@horror.org. What is LIG Solutions? Why did HWA partner with LIG Solutions? Will this partnership lower my health insurance costs? Is this available to members outside of the United States? Is…

The Seers’ Table June 2020

Kate Maruyama, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community Ready to head into Summer Reading? This month’s Seers’ Table has some suggestions! Linda Addison recommends: LaShawn M. Wanak lives in Wisconsin with her husband and son. Her works have been published in Fireside Magazine, FIYAH, and many others. She is the editor of GigaNotoSaurus and reviews books for Lightspeed Magazine. Writing stories keeps her sane. Also, pie. Author photo by Al Bogdan at Confusion 2020. Her story, “Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Memphis Minnie Sing the Stumps Down Good,” was published in Apex Magazine, Issue 120, and also appeared in the 2018 Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthology, which came…

The Seers’ Table May 2020

Kate Maruyama, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community Kate Maruyama here doing what Linda has affectionately named “The Gathering” for The Seers’ Table this month. We have a bit more time on our hands for reading, and I’m excited to present this month’s recommendations from our group. We hope you are staying safe and reading and writing tons. Linda Addison Recommends: Cindy O’Quinn is an Appalachian writer who grew up in the mountains of West Virginia. Cindy is the author of the novel, Dark Cloud on Naked Creek, and the dark poetry collection, Return to Graveyard Dust. Additional work by her can…

Winners — Bram Stoker Awards®

The Horror Writers Association (HWA), the premier organization of writers and publishers of horror and dark fantasy, announces this year’s Bram Stoker Awards® winners after a ceremony held via Live Stream. “This year’s winners reflect a great showing of impressive works from a wide range of competitive finalists,” said John Palisano, HWA President. “This year’s winners truly represent a broad spectrum of titles in the horror and dark fantasy. HWA members and awards juries have again shown objectivity and dedication to the selection process for outstanding works of literature, cinema, non-fiction, and poetry.”We proudly provide the list of talented winners…

Streamed Readings Scheduled for April 18!

BRAM STOKER AWARD™ READINGS SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 18 (ALL TIMES ARE PST) Watch them on the HorrorWriters Youtube Channel. 3:30 p.m.
  • Ann Dávila Cardinal (Young Adult Novel) reading from Five Midnights
  • Liana Gardner (Young Adult Novel) reading from Speak No Evil
3:45 p.m.
  • John Langan (Fiction Collection) reading from Sefira and Other Betrayals
4:00 p.m.
  • Sarah Read (First Novel) reading from The Bone Weaver’s Orchard
  • Donna Lynch (Poetry Collection) reading from Choking Back the Devil
And more! Check out the entire list.

The Seers’ Table April 2020

Linda D. Addison, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community April contains National Grilled Cheese Day; enjoy some new authors with your sandwich. Linda Addison introduces: Violette L. Meier is a supernatural fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi writer. She is also a poet, folk artist, and spiritual revolutionary. The great-granddaughter of a dream interpreter, Violette is a lover of all things supernatural and loves to write paranormal, fantasy, and horror. She is always working on something new and is the author of five novels, two short story collections, two children’s books, two volumes of poetry, and a book of inspirational quotes. Her…
Haunted Library of Horror Classics

Haunted Library of Horror Classics

The Horror Writers Association (HWA) and Poisoned Pen Press, an imprint of SourceBooks, present the Haunted Library of Horror Classics, a line of reissued classic horror literature books from over the past 250 years. These books are recognized as literary masterpieces of their era and are either remembered today only through distorted theatrical or movie versions, have been relegated to academic study, or have otherwise been nearly forgotten entirely. Series editors Eric J. Guignard and Leslie S. Klinger now bring back these seminal titles of the genre, making them easily available to modern readers!

The Haunted Library of Horror Classics editions are quality trade paperbacks (and ebooks), carefully curated to follow the definitive text of the original publications, while being presented at reasonable prices for a mass market.

HWA Librarian’s Day Postponed

HWA Librarian’s Day Postponed

In light of the CDC request to cancel all gatherings of 50+ people until mid-May, HWA Librarian's Day is being moved to November 12th, 2020. We will be at the same location, and anticipate providing the same exceptional line-up of authors, panelists, and sponsors. We hope you will be able to join us in November! If you have a scheduling conflict, please don't hesitate to ask for a refund. We will be happy to refund your money! We want everyone to stay healthy first and foremost. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to delving into the depths…

From HWA President on COVID-19

To everyone in our community: We are as concerned as you are as the events are unfolding surrounding this unprecedented pandemic. The safety of every person is our priority. Many have asked about our upcoming public events. Our appearance at the Los Angeles Times Festival of books has been postponed until October. Most, if not all of our chapters worldwide have canceled their upcoming meetings through at least the end of this month, and we are working with them to develop “virtual” meeting spaces that will allow our communities to continue to communicate. As to StokerCon, which is scheduled to…

The Seers’ Table March 2020

Linda D. Addison, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community March contains Extraterrestrial Abductions Day, a good day to stay in and discover some new authors. Theresa Derwin introduces: Suyi Davies Okungbowa is a Nigerian author of fantasy, science fiction, and horror inspired by his West-African origins. He has a great track record of short stories in various markets including Tor.com, Lightspeed, Nightmare, Strange Horizons, Fireside, Podcastle, The Dark, and anthologies like Year’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, A World of Horror (Dark Moon Books, 2018), and People of Colour Destroy Science Fiction (Lightspeed, 2017). Okungbowa’s debut novel, David Mogo:…
4th Annual HWA Librarian’s Day

4th Annual HWA Librarian’s Day

The Horror Writers Association and ARRT present the 4th Annual HWA Librarians' Day, a day-long continuing education event featuring authors, reviewers, publishers, and librarians from all over the country. Whether you are a fan of horror or find it petrifying, all library workers will learn about matching books with readers. Sign up with Eventbrite All attendees get lunch, swag and free books. Sponsored by: NoveList, Library Reads, Flame Tree Press, Sourcebooks, and Cemetery Dance