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The group was originally called HOWL (Horror and Occult Writers League), but quickly changed to the Horror Writers of America when they formally organized. [1] HWA now has members and regional chapters throughout North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Russia, and Asia, which led to the current name of the organization.
They are named after Irish horror writer Bram Stoker, author of the novel Dracula, among others. [1] [2] Several members of the HWA—including Dean Koontz—were reluctant to endorse such writing awards, fearing it would incite competitiveness rather than friendly admiration. The HWA therefore went to lengths to avoid mean-spirited competition ...
The Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel is an award presented by the Horror Writers Association (HWA) for "superior achievement" in horror writing for novels.
The Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement annually recognizes one to three living artists for "superior achievement in an entire career" which has "substantially influenced the horror genre". It is conferred by the Horror Writers Association, and most winners have been horror fiction writers, but other creative occupations are eligible. [1]
Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction: Winner [43] [44] Harriet E. H. Earle: Gender, Sexuality, and Queerness in American Horror Story: Critical Essays: Finalist [43] [44] Jonathan Greenaway and Eleanor Beal: Horror and Religion: New Literary Approaches to Theology, Race, and Sexuality: Finalist [43] [44 ...
The Horror Writers Association is a worldwide organization promoting dark literature and its creators. It has over 700 members who write, edit and publish professionally in fiction, nonfiction, videogames, films, comics, and other media.
Bram Stoker Award for Short Fiction; Awarded for: Superior achievement in horror writing for short fiction: Presented by: Horror Writers Association: Eligibility: Published in English: Formerly called: Best short story: First awarded: 1987 () Most recent winner: Cindy O’Quinn, “Quondam” (2023) Most awards: Nancy Holder (3) Most nominations
This is a navigational list of notable writers who have published significant work in the horror fiction genre, who also have stand-alone articles on Wikipedia. All items must have a reference to demonstrate that they have produced significant work in the horror genre.