Horror Writers Association
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Formation | 1985 |
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Type | Non-profit |
Headquarters | New York |
Members | Over 1250 |
President | John Palisano |
Website | www |
The Horror Writers Association (HWA) is a worldwide non-profit organization of professional writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting the interests of horror and dark fantasy writers.
Overview
HWA was formed in 1985 with the help of many of the field's greats, including
One of HWA's missions is to encourage public interest in and foster an appreciation of quality horror and dark fantasy literature. To that end, HWA offers information on their Web site, they sponsor or take part in occasional public readings and lectures. They also maintain an official presence at many fan-based horror and fantasy conventions, such as the Bram Stoker Awards Weekend, World Fantasy Convention and the World Horror Convention.
HWA sponsors the annual
Since 1990, HWA has produced a series of
Summer Scares Reading Program
In October 2020, the HWA announced its partnership with United For Libraries, Book Riot, and Booklist as it launched its Summer Scares Reading Program. The program's goal is to introduce readers to new authors and to aid librarians in starting conversations with readers. Each year, a committee consisting of a guest author and four librarians will select three recommended fiction titles for each of three reading levels (Adult, Teen, and Middle Grades) for a total of nine Summer Scares selections. Selected Summer Scares authors will be available for appearances and speaking engagements, for free, at public and school libraries throughout the country. The committee’s final selections will be announced each year on February 14— National Library Lover’s Day.[6]
Presidents
President | Term |
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John Edward Lawson | (2022–present)[7] |
John Palisano | (2019-2022) |
Lisa Morton | (2014–2019) |
Rocky Wood | (2010–2014) |
Deborah LeBlanc | (2006–2010) |
Gary A. Braunbeck | (2005–2006) |
Joseph Nassise | (2002–2005) |
David Niall Wilson | (2001–2002) |
Richard Laymon | (2000–2001) |
S.P. Somtow
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(1998–2000) |
Janet Berliner | (1997–1998) |
Brian Lumley | (1996–1997) |
Lawrence Watt-Evans | (1994–1996) |
Dennis Etchison | (1992–1994) |
Craig Shaw Gardner | (1990–1992) |
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro | (1988–1990) |
Charles L. Grant | (1987–1988) |
Dean R. Koontz
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(1986–1987) |
See also
- Bram Stoker Award
- List of horror fiction authors
- HWA Silver Hammer Award
References
- ^ "About Us". Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- ^ "Horror Writers Association - The Bram Stoker Awards". Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
- ^ "Horror Writers Association - Bram Stoker Awards".
- ISBN 9781582974200.
- ISBN 9781416567837.
- ^ admin (October 31, 2020). "Summer Scares Reading Program". Horror Writers Association Blog. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
- ^ "HWA History". June 4, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2023.