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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Jul 1

July Event Roundup for writers, readers, and horror enthusiasts.

#hwasd #horror #horrorevents #halloween #spooky #writers #sdwf #horrorreaders

San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · May 23

Catch us outside. Upcoming SDHWA events.

Sunday June 29th -
In Person Meeting

Saturday July 26th -
Comic Con Happy Hour Meet Up

Saturday August 30th -
Dread Coast Anthology Launch Party + Readings + Celebration

September - In Person Meeting

October - Chapter Halloween Event (TBD)

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · May 13

Writer Tip Wednesday from editor @edit_more_lexy from her blog.
Read the full post, buff.ly/i3BXa25

Tips for Writing About Body Disposal:

Pigs 😐
Acid Bathtub ☺️
Burying 😊
Ocean Burial 😞
Burning 😐

#writer #writertips #fromaneditor

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · May 12

Author Spotlight: Dennis K. Crosby. Dennis has published three novels and eleven short stories. You can find all his books and stories here: denniskcrosby.com

@denniskcrosby.bsky.social

#horror #horrorwriters #urbanfantasy #author #authorspotlight #supernaturalwriter #suspensewriter #hwasd #hwa

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · May 5

KC Grifant's next release: Melinda West and the Gremlin Queen
Book 2 in the Melinda West Series.

Grab your copy May 29th

@kcgrifant.bsky.social

#horror #horrorwriter #hwa #hwasd #bookrelease #melindawest #writer

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · May 2

Creating Horror Short Stories that Sizzle and Sell — Live Workshop with @kcgrifant.bsky.social
Don't forget to sign up! Class starts on 5/23/25 at 11AM PT
reachyourapex.com/eek0525
#horror #horrorwriter #horrorwritingworkshop #horrorworkshop #shortstories #writing

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · May 1

KC Grifant's Melinda West and the Gremlin Queen release - book 2 in Melinda West Series 5/29

Monsterpalooza - Pasadena Convention Center 5/30-6/1

#hwasd #horror #horrorevents #halloween #spooky #writers #sdwf #horrorreaders

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · May 1

A24orror At the Frida Cinema showing double feature "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" & "Talk to Me" 5/22

Live Workshop: Creating Horror Short Stories That Sizzle and Sell reachyourapex.com/eek0525 to save your spot - class 5/23

Creating Horror Short Stories that Sizzle and Sell — Live Workshop - REACH YOUR APEX

The horror genre is experiencing a resurgence, with many magazines and anthologies seeking new short stories to haunt their pages. Whether you’re new to horror or looking to hone your craft, you’ll…

reachyourapex.com

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · May 1

A24orror At the Frida Cinema showing double feature "Green Room" & "It comes at Night" 5/8

San Diego Fright Mart at the Handlery Hotel 5/10

A24orror At the Frida Cinema showing double feature "X" & "Pearl" 5/15

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · May 1

May Event Roundup for writers, readers, and horror enthusiasts.

A24orror At the Frida Cinema showing "Midsommar" 5/1

October Village - Tavern of Terrors Night Market 5/6 at Villains Brewing Company, Anaheim

The Castle of Horror Anthology Volume 12 release 5/6

Castle of Horror Anthology Volume 12: Ripped from the Headlines

The Castle of Horror is BACK with stories torn-- , that is-- from the headlines: Leanna Renee Hieber explores a shocking tale based on a chapter in her nonfiction of a man who called…

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 26

Ripped From The Headlines: The Castle of Horror Anthology Anthology Volume 12. Check out Dennis K Crosby's Ghost Flight and other horror stories. This anthology features stories of real world event with a horror slant. Releases May 6, 2025. Preorder today!

Castle of Horror Anthology Volume 12: Ripped from the Headlines

The Castle of Horror is BACK with stories torn-- , that is-- from the headlines: Leanna Renee Hieber explores a shocking tale based on a chapter in her nonfiction of a man who called…

amzn.to

San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 25

Author lineup for DREAD COAST: SoCal Horror Tales, edited by Dennis K. Crosby and KC Grifant! Horror stories ranging from cosmic, body, comedic and the strange. A portion of the proceeds will go toward LA wildfire relief. This charity anthology launches August 22, 2025. Preorder links coming soon!

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 23

Writer Tip Wednesday from editor @edit_more_lexy from her blog.
Read here for the full post, edit-more.com

Tips for Writing About Skeleton Ages:
Pay close attention to how you talk about the teeth, bone growth, cranial structure, and bone density.

#writer #writertips #fromaneditor

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 20

Happy Easter from the HWA San Diego chapter. #hwasd #hwa #easter #horror

San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 18

Don't forget to get tickets to San Diego's Fright-Mart! San Diego's premier Pop-Up Horror and Halloween Event! Art, collectibles, fashion, toys, comics, activities and more. Saturday 5/10 at the Handlery Hotel San Diego.

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 15

Another successful HWASD chapter meeting in the books! We had a fun writing challenge this time, where members had ten minutes to write a story using one of three prompts. Swipe for the prompts to write your own story.
#hwa #hwasd #chaptermeeting #writingprompts #writing #horror #horrorwriter

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 14

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival has live bands, poetry readings, film screenings and artists creating their work on-site. April 26-27, at USC campus. #bookfest #hwasd

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 9

Writing Tip Wednesday From Editor @edit_more_lexy and her blog, edit-more.com
Read her full blog for all the details. #writer #writertip #fromaneditor

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 7

Come hangout with us at our next chapter meeting in Oceanside at the Green Cheek Beer Co. at 11:30 am on April 13th. Welcoming new and experienced writers, editors, and book lovers. #hwa #hwasd #writers #readers

San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 5

San Diego's Writer Festival Panel: Commercial Fiction: What It Is and Why It Sells - with Dennis K Crosby, 11:00–12:00 PM | ROOM 504 @denniskcrosby.bsky.social #sdwf #hwasd

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 5

San Diego's Writer Festival Panel: Marketing for Introverts: A Workshop with Dennis Crosby, 9:30–10:30 AM | ROOM 504 @denniskcrosby.bsky.social #sdwf #hwasd

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 2

Commercial Fiction: What It Is and Why It Sells - with Dennis K Crosby, 11:00–12:00 PM | ROOM 504: Want to learn how to write a novel that will attract agents, publishers, and readers? @denniskcrosby.bsky.social

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 2

Join us this weekend at the San Diego Writers Festival Panels: Marketing for Introverts: A Workshop with Dennis Crosby, 9:30–10:30 AM | ROOM 504: Learn your introvert type and identity, and how to use your natural strengths to ease anxiety about marketing. @denniskcrosby.bsky.social

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 1

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San Diego HWA @hwasandiego.bsky.social · Apr 1

Wondercon roundup. The HWASD attended and hosted numerous panels and signings. Keep an eye out for upcoming book and magazine releases from @denniskcrosby.bsky.social @kcgrifant.bsky.social @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social Sarah Faxon, editor Lexy Tanen, and No Bad Books Press. #wondercon #hwasd

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