HWA for Readers

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Updated June 5, 2006

To borrow a phrase from one of the most well-known horror writers of the twenty-first century -- Welcome Constant Reader!

Come now, follow me just a little further, down these cracked stairs and around that corner. Watch out for those old sagging beams overhead, and be careful not to disturb that massive cobweb hanging in the far corner.

Now that we are down here in the dark, first let us say thank you. Thank you for reading our books. Thank you for supporting our beloved genre. Thank you for dropping by to see what new horrors await you within the pages of our latest efforts.

Whether you are a confirmed lover of horror literature or just a first-timer dipping your foot into these cold, dark waters, there is something here just for you. So make yourself at home and get comfortable. Stay awhile and look around.

Oh, and ignore those shadows that you see out of the corner of your eye. They're not really creeping ever closer. We're sure it's just your imagination...

Horror facts that might interest you:

• DID YOU KNOW that horror is one of the most pervasive literary types? Elements of horror can be found in almost every genre including mainstream, literary, science fiction, romance, thrillers, and mystery/suspense.


• DID YOU KNOW that annually the HWA honors superior achievement in horror and dark fantasy literature through the Bram Stoker Awards? The awards are given in twelve different categories, including Novel, First Novel, Young Adult Fiction, Anthology, and more.

HWA's Special Services for Readers

• JOIN THE HORROR PREVIEW CLUB
  Created in conjunction with the Chapteraday organization, the Horror Preview Club allows you to receive the first few chapters of a new horror novel every week in your e-mail. Presented in small, easily digested doses, you get a sample big enough to decide if this particular book is right for you.


• LINKS TO HUNDREDS OF HORROR SITES
  Go directly to the web sites of hundreds of Horror magazines, movies, booksellers, TV shows, conventions, and authors.


• MEET YOUR FAVORITE HORROR AUTHOR
  Every year, the World Horror Society holds a gala convention for Horror fans. This convention is a fabulous opportunity to mingle with other readers who share your interests, and to meet your favorite Horror authors, and get personally autographed copies of the best Horror books and DVDs. Whether your Horror interest is books, movies, music, or poetry, there's something at WHC for you.


• THIS MONTH'S NEW HORROR RELEASES
  What are the latest offerings from your favorite Horror authors? Find out here.

Other Links of Interest to Horror Readers

• WHAT IS HORROR, ANYWAY?


• PAST AND CURRENT WINNERS OF THE BRAM STOKER AWARDS


• THE BEST HORROR NOVELS OF ALL TIME


• JOIN HWA AS AN AFFILIATE MEMBER!

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