R.J. Cavender knows what it’s like on both sides of the publishing fence– he’s a writer himself, but he’s also an editor for Dark Recesses magazine, The Editorial Department, and the Horror Library anthologies for Cutting Block …
Posts Categorized: Guests
HORROR LEGEND, JACK KETCHUM, NAMED GRAND MASTER OF WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2011
HORROR LEGEND, JACK KETCHUM, NAMED GRAND MASTER OF WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2011 Fans name “The scariest guy in America” as convention Grand Master. Austin – January 17: The registered members of the World Horror Convention 2011 have voted and nam…
An Agent’s View of the Pitch Session Process
Recently, we asked Robert Fleck if he’d be willing to write a guest post for the pitch blog, and share a bit of knowledge about pitching and publishing. Bob Fleck is a much-loved literary agent in the horror genre. He’s been in the publishing indus…
Brian Keene’s World Horror Writing Seminars
The World Horror Convention is proud to bring its members a variety of seminars. As we grow closer to the convention date, we will be unveiling more seminars for those interested in forming their own small press or pitching to agents and editors. Check…
Press Release: WORLD HORROR 2011 NAMES SAVORY AND KASTURI OF CHIZINE PUBLICATIONS EDITOR GUESTS OF HONOR
WORLD HORROR 2011 NAMES SAVORY AND KASTURI OF CHIZINE PUBLICATIONS EDITOR GUESTS OF HONOR Independent Canadian Press Honored in Austin, Texas. Austin, TX – July 26: The World Horror Convention 2011 is proud to announce the addition of Brett Alexander…
Austin Books becomes official sponsor of World Horror 2011
The 2011 World Horror Convention planning committee received the fabulous news this weekend that the renowned Austin, Texas bookstore Austin Books & Comics has agreed to become an Official Sponsor of the convention! Specifically, Austin Books …
VINCENT CHONG ADDED AS ARTIST GUEST OF HONOR FOR WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2011
VINCENT CHONG ADDED AS ARTIST GUEST OF HONOR FOR WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2011 Two-time winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Artist joins all-star convention line-up. Austin – January 21: The World Horror Convention 2011 is honored to announce the addition of visionary artist and designer, Vincent Chong, as Artist Guest of Honor. The […]
STEVE NILES ADDED AS MEDIA GUEST OF HONOR FOR WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2011
First off, a quick note about registration. As many of the committee members were overwhelmed with the holidays we were not able to make announcements about early registration the way we had intended. In lieu of this, we have extended the early-early registration discount. World Horror Convention 2011 memberships are available now through Feb. 28th, […]
JOE HILL ADDED AS AUTHOR GUEST OF HONOR FOR WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2011
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Austin – August 14: The World Horror Convention 2011 is proud to announce the addition of Award Winning and Bestselling author Joe Hill to the lineup of special author guests. The international conference of horror’s premier talents and their fans will take place in Austin, Texas from April 28th through May 1st, […]
World Horror Convention Austin announces new guests
The World Horror Convention Austin is proud to announce the additions of legendary author Joe R. Lansdale and bestselling author Brian Keene to the lineup for its 2011 convention. Lansdale, the master of mojo storytelling, will be taking on the mantle of Toastmaster for the event, while Keene will be in attendance to run an […]