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…
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.
…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 …
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. …
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 …
BRAM STOKER AWARD™ READINGS SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 18
Watch them on the HorrorWriters Youtube Channel. Some of Horror’s finest writers present their work via video. Stop by and join the viewing. And don’t forget that tonight (4/18/20) is the Bram Stoker Award® winner announcements!
(ALL TIMES ARE PST)
3:30 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
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.…
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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!…
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 …
