What inspired you to start writing? At a young age, I’ve always had a love for books—I was that kid who finished all their summer reading plus some. I even used to make my own books with several sheets of folded paper and a stapler. Over the years, I don’t think I’ve ever outgrown that love for storytelling. The post Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage in Horror Month: An Interview with Vanessa Lanang appeared first on Horror Writers Association ..read more

What does it mean to be API/AANHPI? I suppose I will take a more personal approach to this question, as it is definitely one that has persistently popped up throughout my life. For me, it has always been: what does it mean to be Asian, or more specifically in my case, Chinese? As a child, I was born and spent the early years of my life in China, and even after arriving in Canada, The post Asian Heritage in Horror Month: An Introduction by Ai Jiang appeared first on Horror Writers Association ..read more

What inspired you to start writing? I had multiple ideas of what I wanted to be as a child. I said I wanted to be a doctor, an author, and a fashion designer, and sometimes a scientist or witch. But writing and journaling were always my safe place. So, when I could have enough financial cushion to attempt it, I allowed myself to take that risk. The post Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage in Horror Month: An Interview with Victory Witherkeigh appeared first on Horror Writers Association ..read more

What inspired you to start writing? Growing up in Hawaii as both a Hawaiian and Filipino, storytelling was a part of my life on my father’s side. Because I loved to tell stories that would scare my classmates, my teacher challenged me to put my stories on paper and to keep up with that challenge, she would submit my stories to different contests that the newspapers and other outlets would have. I haven’t stopped writing since. The post Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage in Horror Month: An Interview with Barb Jones appeared first on Horror Writers Association ..read more

What inspired you to start writing? I’ve always occupied my time with stories through various mediums like television or books. It was escapism for me. It wasn’t until I started watching the cartoon Super Friends that I began to imagine “what if?” type episodes. Like, what if Superman was flying during a solar eclipse? When the moon passes between the earth and the sun, would Superman lose his ability to fly during the obscuration since the yellow sun gives him his powers? What would that story look like? The inspiration comes from stories or narratives that don’t already exist. The post Nati ..read more

What inspired you to start writing? I started writing stories before I started drawing. I remember the first time I wrote a story; I was 5 or 6 at a Sunday congregation meeting with my family. My mom told me to take notes on the sermon but I interpreted that as taking notes about whatever. I ended up writing a short story about dragons and angels having a picnic. The post Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage in Horror Month: An Interview with Sloane Leong appeared first on Horror Writers Association ..read more

The first things that probably come to mind when reading the words, “Pacific Islander,” are hula dances, grass skirts, luaus, tiki huts, and coconuts. You probably don’t think of blood, death, or fear. But you probably should. The post Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage in Horror Month: An Introduction by Naching T. Kassa appeared first on Horror Writers Association ..read more

A veritable whirlwind of talent, the competition judges for Final Frame represent the same tenacity, perseverance, ingenuity, and passion we see reflected in our finalists’ films. We can’t wait to have them preside over an evening of frights and freak-outs leading up to their selections for Grand Prize, Runner-Up, Best Writing in a Short Film, and more! The post The Ninth Annual FINAL FRAME Horror Short Film Competition is proud to present our 2024 judges. appeared first on Horror Writers Association ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Columbus, OH – The Horror Writers Association (HWA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Specialty Awards. These will be presented on June 1st, 2024, during the Bram Stoker Awards® Presentation at StokerCon®2024 in San Diego, CA. The post HWA SPECIALTY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED appeared first on Horror Writers Association ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Columbus, OH – The Horror Writers Association (HWA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Lifetime Achievement Award. These will be presented on June 1st, 2024, during the Bram Stoker Awards® Presentation at StokerCon®2024 in San Diego, CA. Lifetime Achievement Award The recipients of the HWA’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024 are: The post LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED appeared first on Horror Writers Association ..read more