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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.
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]
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.
Achievements in horror fiction are recognized by numerous awards. The Horror Writers Association presents the Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement, named in honor of Bram Stoker, author of the seminal horror novel Dracula. [47] The Australian Horror Writers Association presents annual Australian Shadows Awards.
American Gods: Winner [16] Ray Bradbury: From the Dust Returned: Nominee [16] Jack Ketchum: The Lost: Stephen King & Peter Straub: Black House: 2002: Tom Piccirilli: The Night Class: Winner [17] Douglas Clegg: The Hour Before Dark: Nominee [17] Stephen King: From a Buick 8: Chuck Palahniuk: Lullaby: Alice Sebold: The Lovely Bones: 2003: Peter ...
Addison is a member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA) and has participated in panels with Harlan Ellison, Jack Ketchum and L. A. Banks. She was "Poet Guest of Honor" at The World Horror Convention in 2005. Addison has participated in Ellen Datlow's Fantastic Fiction Reading Series at KGB Bar in New York City.
The award itself is a chrome-plated hammer with an engraved plaque on the handle. The chrome hammer is also a satisfying allusion to The Beatles' song, "Maxwell's Silver Hammer", a miniature horror story in itself. The Horror Writers Association is a worldwide organization promoting dark literature and its creators.
Pages in category "Horror fiction organizations" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. ... Nocte (Spanish Horror Writers Association)