StokerCon®️2023 Thank Yous
The HWA Board of Trustees would like to thank the following for their participation in StokerCon®️2023:
The Guests of Honor: Owl Goingback, Jewelle Gomez, Alma Katsu, Daniel Kraus, Cynthia Pelayo, and Wrath James White. Your kindness, wisdom, and positive energy shone through all weekend. We hope you will join us again someday soon.
The Con Chairs: Mike Arnzen, Ben Rubin, and Sara Tantlinger — for the countless hours of preparation that went into the con. The whole weekend was full of warmth and camaraderie, due in no small part to you.
Every volunteer – both for StokerCon and the HWA, in general. A million thank yous for your hard work and dedication.
Kerri-Leigh Grady, who helped out behind the scenes on Hopin for the virtual convention; Gabrielle Faust for her work on the logo and website; and Brad Hodson for his work behind the scenes. We also appreciate the work our social media team did prior to and throughout the weekend.
The moderators and panelists who participated on both the live and recorded panels and presentations, including Author Readings and Ann Radcliffe presentations.
For the variety of opportunities and experiences, we would like to thank the following: Becky Spratford, Konrad Stump, and their team for Librarians’ Day; Bridget Keown and RJ Joseph for Ann Radcliffe; Jonathan Lees – and judges: Jamal Hodge, Daniel Kraus, Lisa Morton, Izzy Lee, and Jamie Flanagan – for the Final Frame Film Competition; and Jim Chambers, Kevin Wetmore, their team, and all the instructors for Horror University.
Kevin Wetmore, for emceeing the Stoker Awards and Lisa Morton, for being our Keynote Speaker. The Halloween People are grateful for your insights.
Those who took pitches and those who got tables in the Dealers Room.
Burial Day, Cynthia Pelayo, Todd Keisling, and their awesome team for the wonderful Souvenir Book.
The Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square for hosting us. Between us, the weddings, and the Swifties, you had your hands full. We appreciate your professionalism and hard work.
We were fortunate to have many sponsors this year, including:
University of Pittsburgh Library System
George A. Romero Foundation
Seton Hill University
Dragon’s Roost Press
Raw Dog Screaming Press
Penguin Random House
Tor Nightfire
Black Rose Writing
LibraryReads
NoveList
Meerkat Press
Butterflybroth
Black Chateau
Hodge Cinema
Thank you for your generosity and support.
Finally, thank you—the attendees—for coming to StokerCon! We appreciate your enthusiasm and warmth, as well as your participation in our many activities. You make us what we are, and we hope you will join us at many future StokerCons.
Sincerely,
The HWA Board of Trustees
