by Jeamus Wilkes — “Welcome to My Nightmare” Inspired to Scare (ItS) is a bimonthly column by writer, artist, and actor Jeamus Wilkes. ItS is designed to help horror and dark fiction writers plant the seeds of inspiration and nurture its resulting creativity. *** Welcome to the inaugural entry for this Inspired to Scare (ItS) … Continue reading Inspired to Scare: Welcome to My Nightmare
by Shannon Lawrence — El Paso County Coroner and Lead Medical Examiner, Dr. Leon Kelly, was kind enough to give an informational talk, tour, and Q&A to a group of local writers set up by HWA Colorado. We viewed the autopsy space, the refrigerated area with bodies waiting to be examined, a body, and beetles … Continue reading 9 Random Facts Gleaned from a Tour of the Coroner’s Office
Elections for HWA Colorado Chapter Chairs will take place in April, and we strongly encourage any interested parties to consider running for Chair. The success of our local chapter depends on member involvement. Two Co-Chairs will be elected for a two year term and will share duties. Chair duties include: Organize a monthly meeting and … Continue reading HWA Chapter Elections
HWA, Colorado is looking for volunteer contributors to help expand the HWA CO blog. Gain experience in journalism and writing for the web while strengthening our chapter website. We are looking for people to: Interview chapter members and Interview authors with new or upcoming releases or Write a column on any of the following: writing … Continue reading Call for Blog Contributors
Join us for Bloody Valentine: A Women in Horror Event on Saturday, February 18th at the Monument Library in Monument Colorado for horror readings, books for sale, and giveaways. The full lineup of featured authors will be coming soon!
Join Mile High Horrors for a book club discussion of Consumed on Monday February 13th at 7pm MST. This discussion will take place on the Mile High Horror discord server and will feature authors Angela Sylvaine, Elana Gomel, Holli & Henry Snider, and Joy Yehle talk about the anthology Consumed, native American myth, and the Wendigo in … Continue reading Book Club: Consumed
Fort Collins Book Fest is coming up in February 2023. This month long festival offers free in person and virtual workshops, panels, and events for readers and writers of all varieties. Horror fans can look forward to Erika T Wurth's Silent Hauntings event at Snowbank Brewing at 8pm on Friday 2/3, Angela Sylvaine's Horror Writing … Continue reading Fort Collins Book Fest Coming February 2023
By Angela Sylvaine Welcome to “Creepy Craft Corner,” which features horror authors who are also artists, crafters, makers, or creators. I hope to provide you, the reader, with the tools and inspiration to try creating something new! While we are approaching the winter holidays, and some crafters may encourage you to make cheery, winter themed … Continue reading Creepy Craft Corner- Spooky Holiday Edition!
by Angela Sylvaine Welcome to “Creepy Craft Corner,” which features HWA members who are also artists, crafters, makers, or creators. I hope to provide you, the reader, with the tools and inspiration to try creating something new! In celebration of Halloween, the most sacred of holidays, I am featuring not just one but two fantastic creators. Today … Continue reading Creepy Craft Corner
Join the Colorado Horror Writers for Scary Stories and a Show at The Lyric! Starting at 6:30 on Thursday, October 6th, several local horror authors will share their darkest tales in honor of the season. Come for the scary stories and stay for the theatrical rerelease of the cult classic Trick r Treat at 7:30, … Continue reading Join us for Scary Stories and a Show! 10/6/22
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