HWA 2025 Election Candidates

HWA 2025 Election Candidates

  The HWA’s annual elections will soon be upon us. Up this year are four Trustee positions, as well as the offices of Vice President and Treasurer. Please read the statements of the following candidates carefully. Links to the ballot will be sent out on or around September 9th, 2025 to our Active and Lifetime members, with a due date of September 16th, 2025.  The elected officers shall hold their respective offices for terms of two years, beginning on November 1 and ending on October 31.   Candidates for 2025 Elections All candidates have been verified as active members and eligible…

Halloween Haunts: Halloween Spirits—and Snacks to Serve with Them or Just Let Professionals Do It, Kate! by Kate Jonez

Halloween is a great excuse to throw a party. These themed cocktails and cute snacks to serve with them are a welcome addition to any celebration—in theory. Vampire’s Kiss This sophisticated and elegant beverage looks as though it will be as delicious as it is beautiful. Ingredients: 3 ounces of vodka (vanilla, whipped cream or cake flavored is best) Strawberry sundae syrup Red sugar Plastic vampire teeth as a garnish Preparation: Dip a martini glass in the strawberry syrup. Drizzle some on the inside of the glass so it drips. Press the edge of the glass into red sugar. Wash…
Know a Nominee, Part Twelve: Kate Jonez

Know a Nominee, Part Twelve: Kate Jonez

 Welcome to today's installment of 'Know a Nominee'. We're glad to have you with us as we explore the minds & other dark spaces of this year's nominated authors. Today is Kate Jonez & her thoughts on being nominated & all things creative.    DM: Can you please describe the genesis for the idea that eventually became the work for which you've been nominated? In the case of a work wherein you've written multiple stories (like a collection) please choose your favorite part and discuss. KJ: I got the idea for Candy House when I was pondering, as one does,…