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 …
