Horror Writers Association Named Official Accomplice Sponsor for Creepaway Camp 2026
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Horror Writers Association Announces 2026 Summer Scares Reading List for Readers of All Ages
The eighth annual program celebrates horror with curated adult, YA, and middle grade selections and welcomes Jennifer McMahon as spokesperson. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Columbus, OH — In celebration of National Library Lover’s Day and Friday the 13th, the Horror Writers Association (HWA), in partnership with Booklist, Book Riot, iREAD, and NoveList®, a division of EBSCO
Rachel Harrison Announced as Guest of Honor for StokerCon® 2026 in Pittsburgh
The bestselling author of “Play Nice” and “Cackle” joins a powerful slate of horror legends at next year’s conference. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pittsburgh, PA — The Horror Writers Association (HWA) and the StokerCon 2026 Committee proudly announce New York Times bestselling author Rachel Harrison as a Guest of Honor at next year’s event, taking place
HWA Announces Jennifer McMahon as Spokesperson for “Summer Scares” 2026 Reading Program
The annual horror reading initiative returns with a new spokesperson, program timeline, and expanded library resources. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Columbus OH— The Horror Writers Association (HWA), in partnership with Booklist, Book Riot, iREAD, and NoveList®, a division of EBSCO Information Services, announces the eighth annual “Summer Scares,” a reading initiative that provides libraries and schools
Eisner Award-Winning Writer James Tynion IV Named Guest of Honor for StokerCon® 2026
The bestselling creator of “Something is Killing the Children” joins the prestigious slate of Guests of Honor for the Horror Writers Association’s annual convention in Pittsburgh. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pittsburgh, PA — The Horror Writers Association (HWA) proudly announces James Tynion IV as a Guest of Honor for StokerCon 2026, taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Horror Writers Association Welcomes Nightfire as Presenting Sponsor for StokerCon® 2025
The Horror Writers Association announces that Nightfire, an imprint of Tor Publishing Group, is the presenting sponsor for StokerCon® 2025. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Columbus, OH — The Horror Writers Association (HWA) announces that Nightfire, an imprint of Tor Publishing Group dedicated to horror and dark fiction, will serve as the presenting sponsor for StokerCon® 2025.
Horror Writers Association Announces 2025 Summer Scares Reading Program Selections
Annual program encourages readers of all ages to explore horror literature, with curated recommendations for libraries and book clubs. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Columbus, OH — In celebration of National Library Lover’s Day, the Horror Writers Association (HWA), in partnership with Booklist, Book Riot, iREAD, and NoveList®, a division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), announces the
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