Genrepalooza 2018

Genrepalooza is coming! On Wednesday, October 10th, join writers from across the genre spectrum to mix and mingle over drinks and light snacks. This year’s event is co-hosted by Authors Guild, Romance Writers of America, Mystery Writers of America, Horror Writers Association, and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

RSVP is necessary and must be received by October 5th; payment details will vary depending on your organization affiliation. HWA-NY members, check your email for details and link to RSVP.

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Member News: September 2018

The latest from HWA-NY members…

A New York State of Fright is now available from Hippocampus Press, Amazon.com, and Barnes & Noble.

Grady Hendrix‘s new novel, We Sold Our Souls, is now available, published by Quirk Books. The We Sold Our Souls Launch Party will be at Dirt Candy on Monday, September 17th at 7 p.m. More events at gradyhendrix.com.

Tonya Hurley co-hosts a new podcast series, Stories of Strange Women, which recently featured interviews with musician Amanda Palmer; Cassandra Peterson (a.k.a. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark); punk-legend Lydia Lunch; and Kate Pierson of the B-52s. You can find all the episodes online.

Steven Van Patten‘s new novel, Killer Genius 2: Attack Of The Gym Rats, published this month, a sequel to Killer Genius: She Kills Because She Cares.

Event Recap: NEW YORK STATE OF FRIGHT Launch Party

HWA-NY recently celebrated the publication of the new horror anthology, A NEW YORK STATE OF FRIGHT, at Windfall Bar & Restaurant with author readings, music, and giveaways, all generously hosted by Hippocampus Press!

Presenting tales set in New York locations, A NEW YORK STATE OF FRIGHT: HORROR STORIES FROM THE EMPIRE STATE is an original horror anthology gathering new and established writers to give voice to New York’s everyday fears, macabre mysteries, and worst nightmares–all to benefit the next generation of New York writers, raising funds for Girls Write Now.

Missed the party? Fear not, you can get your copy of A NEW YORK STATE OF FRIGHT at Hippocampus Press, IndieBound, Amazon, or BN.com!

Photo: Alp Beck

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Photo: Elizabeth Crowens

Photo: Elizabeth Crowens

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Event Recap: Final SUMMER DARK, August 10th

This past Friday, the HWA-NY’s SUMMER DARK reading series wrapped up at the Oasis Community Garden, with readings from Oliver Baer, V. Peter Collins, and Amy Grech. If you didn’t make it to a SUMMER DARK reading this year, please join us next summer or keep an eye on this site (or on our Facebook page) for upcoming HWA-NY readings and events throughout the year!

Let’s give one last special shout out to April Grey for organizing this series–thank you, April!

(Special thanks to Alp Beck for the photos.)

Oliver Baer

V. Peter Collins

Amy Grech

V. Peter Collins

V. Peter Collins, Amy Grech, and Oliver Baer

Amy Grech

 

Final (we mean it this time) SUMMER DARK Reading Series: Friday, August 10th

This is it, your last chance (this summer) to enjoy terrifying tales in a deceptively serene setting at the HWA-New York Chapter’s final SUMMER DARK reading, this Friday, August 10th!*

This final SUMMER DARK reading will feature: Oliver Baer, V. Peter Collins, Amy Grech.

Readings take place at the Oasis Community Garden on West 52nd St. (between 10th and 11th Avenues), from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Feel free to bring snacks. No tickets necessary, but you’re encouraged to RSVP on our Facebook event page.

 

Join HWA-NY this Saturday (8/4) for the NEW YORK STATE OF FRIGHT Book Launch

Celebrate the publication of HWA-NY’s new horror anthology, A NEW YORK STATE OF FRIGHT, with author readings, live DJ, snacks, and giveaways, hosted by Hippocampus Press!

Saturday, August 4th, 2018
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Windfall Bar & Restaurant
23 W. 39th St. New York, NY 10018

Presenting tales set in New York locations, A NEW YORK STATE OF FRIGHT: HORROR STORIES FROM THE EMPIRE STATE is an original horror anthology gathering new and established writers to give voice to New York’s everyday fears, macabre mysteries, and worst nightmares–all to benefit the next generation of New York writers, raising funds for Girls Write Now.

No tickets required, but you’re encouraged to R.S.V.P. on our Facebook event page.

Member News: August 2018

The latest from HWA-NY members…

A New York State of Fright is now available for pre-order from Hippocampus Press, Amazon.com, and Barnes & Noble. Celebrate with HWA-NY at the NYC Launch Party on August 4th, 2018.

Oliver Baer will be performing “A Conclave of Baer” at Sidewalk Cafe on August 14th.

Edward P. Cardillo‘s new novel, The Dark Is Full of Monsters, was recently published by J. Ellington Ashton Press.

Amy Grech‘s story “Fresh Finch,” was recently published Thriller Magazine, where she was also interviewed.

Teel James Glenn‘s Frontier Magick: The Weird Adventures of Decline Blayde will be serialized monthly by Pro Se Productions starting in August.

Jeff C. Stevenson‘s story, “The Shadow on the Ceiling,” has been published in Deadman’s Tome: The Conspiracy Issue.

Tonya Hurley co-hosts a new podcast series, Stories of Strange Women, which most recently interviews musician Amanda Palmer; Cassandra Peterson, a.k.a. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark; punk-legend Lydia Lunch; and Kate Pierson of the B-52s. You can find all the episodes online.