by Heather Hein — Greetings, loyal Votarists! As November descends upon the land, darkening our days and leaving us with only memories of summer and as skeletal trees lick the sky, many of us are embarking on that terrifying journey…NANOWRIMO. November is National Novel Writing Month and writers are encouraged to commit an act of … Continue reading The Witchcraft of Writing: Magic Words and Phrases
by Jeamus Wilkes — “Let Us In, Said the Senses” 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. *** Hello, my Fellow Writers. Apologies, I’ve been away from … Continue reading Inspired to Scare: Let Us in, Said the Senses
HWA Colorado Presents Stalking the Night: Paranormal Truth & Fiction HWA CO will host a free, virtual panel, Stalking the Night: Paranormal Truth & Fiction, on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 7 to 8:30 pm Mountain time via Zoom. This event centers on whipping the mask of paranormal investigations in discussion with real-life investigators. Horror … Continue reading Stalking the Night
Front Range Community College’s creative writing program is partnering with the Horror Writers Association, Colorado, for an online reading and Q&A on Thursday, October 12, from 6 to 8 pm Mountain time. The goal is to bring together local authors who are publishing in the horror genres, with up-and-coming writers. Five HWA CO authors will … Continue reading FRCC October Virtual Reading Event
Poudre River Public Library District presents Authors of the Hour, a reading event with local authors. Love a good story? Ready to sit back and enjoy some literature? Local writers will join us at Authors of the Hour to read from their literary works. On Tuesday, October 17, from 6 to 7:30 pm, get ready … Continue reading Authors of the Hour
Join the Horror Writers Association, Colorado, for Scary Stories and a Show, a special Halloween event at The Lyric on Thursday, October 26, 2023, starting at 5:30 pm. This outdoor event begins with a free reading event highlighting local horror authors who’ll be reading a selection of original spooky stories. Following the readings, attendees are … Continue reading Scary Stories and a Show
Join the HWA Colorado in celebrating our secretary and social media coordinator Angela Sylvaine in launching her new book, Frost Bite, this October in two locations in Colorado. Friday, October 13, at 6:00 pm — Frost Bite Launch Party at Snowbank Brewing Join Angela Sylvaine for a reading, Q&A, and signing moderated by author Saytchyn … Continue reading Angela Slyvaine launches new book FROST BITE
Horror Writers Association, Colorado (HWA CO) will host a horror-themed SFX makeup tutorial on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 2 to 3 pm at HORRID in Denver, CO. This event is free to HWA members and $5 per person for the public. Admission at the door. This event is instructed by special effects and makeup … Continue reading Horror-Themed SFX Makeup Tutorial
HWA CO Presents An Evening on Contemporary Cosmic Horror — Join the HWA CO at a free horror-themed salon on contemporary cosmic horror on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 7 to 8:30 pm at Mutiny Information Cafe in Denver. An Evening on Contemporary Cosmic Horror is headed by Matt Sprague, HWA CO event coordinator, and … Continue reading An Evening of Contemporary Cosmic Horror
by Heather Hein — Oh, my little votarists, how I've missed you! It's me again, your favorite word witch, with a bonus blog. In my previous installment, I left you with a little "lump of potential" steaming away in your hands. Now it's time to throw it in the cauldron and see what cooks up! … Continue reading The Witchcraft of Writing: The Grimoire
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