Black Heritage in Horror: Interview with John Edward Lawson

While John Edward Lawson has been called “The forgotten black man of horror” he also regularly publishes science fiction, nonfiction, and literary fiction. His work has been nominated for the Dwarf Stars, Rhysling, Stoker, and Wonderland Awards in addition to the Pushcart Prize. For his work as an editor John received the 2018 HWA Specialty Press Award. He currently serves as President of the Horror Writers Association. What inspired you to start writing? Growing up in the 1970s with parents who had severe mental and physical illness I sort of had to raise myself while being their caretaker. We were…

HWA Election Results 2022

HWA Election Results 2022 Los Angeles CA September 22, 2022 The Horror Writers Association (HWA) held its annual election in September. We had an unprecedented number of candidates for the three open positions of Trustee. Offices of President and Secretary ran unopposed. Our members have voted, and we are pleased to share the results. Please welcome our new president, John Edward Lawson; the re-election of our Secretary, Becky Spratford; and the re-election of our three Trustees: Linda Addison, James Chambers, and Ellen Datlow.   The elected officers shall hold their respective offices for terms of two years, beginning on October 31st at midnight. …

HWA 2022 Elections

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The HWA’s annual elections will soon be upon us. 

Up this year are three Trustee positions, as well as the offices of President and Secretary. 

Please read the statements of the following candidates carefully. Links to the ballot will be sent out on or around September 7, 2022 to our Active and Lifetime members, with a due date of September 16, 2022. 

The elected officers shall hold their respective offices for terms of two years, beginning on November 1 and ending on October 31.

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