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A Workshop
on Horror Fiction and the Writing Life
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Thursday,
October 14th • Annapolis Barnes &
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Every reader wonders, at some
point, what their favorite authors are like and
how they live. What does it mean to be an author—and
what does it mean to throw a genre like horror
into the mix? What is it about dark subject matter
that thrills us time and time again? The Horror
of Writing is an in-store event that will allow
fans “behind the curtain” like never
before. Through anecdotes, audience Q & A,
and examples from their own works, the diverse
participants will reveal not only what it means
to be an author, but what exactly “horror”
is and isn’t.
Participants in this event will
shed light on all aspects of the writing life.
Find out how books are written and published.
From family life and fans to dealing with inspiration
and failure the authors and editors involved will
answer everyone burning questions. This event
will be of interest to longtime fans of dark fiction,
aspiring writers, and those in the “Halloween
mood.”
Get directions
to the Annapolis Harbor Center Barnes & Noble,
2512 Solomons Island Rd. 410-573-1115. Printable
press release.
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Keene (Shrewsbury, PA) is the Bram
Stoker Award-winning author of The Rising.
He is one of the organizers behind the wildly
successful annual Horrorfind convention in
Baltimore, and is well-known for his strong
readings, as evidenced by his audio book Talking
Smack. He can illustrate point-by-point
what goes into public events, how to have
a successful reading, and what is involved
in cultivating a following. |
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John
Edward Lawson (Hyattsville, MD) is cofounder
of Raw Dog Screaming Press. He participated
in the publishing panel at this year’s
World Horror Convention and has been the guest
of online publishing chats. He offers a behind-the-scenes
look at the nuts and bolts of publishing houses
and can advise writers on approaching publishers.
Editor of Sick: An Anthology of Illness.
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Damien Malfi (Annapolis, MD) is an author
of literary fiction, thrillers, and horror,
as well as a writer of screenplays. He will
discuss molding believable characters, creating
and maintaining tension, and the finer points
of pacing plot. Author of The Fall of Never. |
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Matthew
Warner (Falls Church, VA) is a member
of the board of the Mid-Atlantic Horror
Professionals, and recently delivered a
lecture on horror literature at the Associated
School Librarians of Fairfax County annual
conference. He will discuss horror as a
genre: what it is, what it tries to accomplish,
and archetypal examples of great horror
stories. Author of The Organ Donor.
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| Douglas
Winter (Oakton, VA) is not only an
accomplished author and editor, but is also
the biographer of both Stephen King and Clive
Barker. His criticism, reviews and interviews
have appeared in countless magazines and newspapers.
He will discuss the trials authors have to
overcome on their path to success, and how
they manage to stay on top. Author of Run,
editor of Revelations. |
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