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Welcome to the San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association! Keep up with events, new releases, and book recommendations.

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

#hwasd #horror #horrorevents #halloween #spooky #writers #sdwf #horrorreaders
July 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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)
May 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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
May 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
May 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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
May 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
May 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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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May 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
April 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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!
April 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
April 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Happy Easter from the HWA San Diego chapter. #hwasd #hwa #easter #horror
April 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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.
April 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
April 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
April 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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
April 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
April 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
April 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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
April 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
April 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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
April 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
April Event Roundup for writers, readers, and horror enthusiasts. San Diego Writers Festival 4/5 at the Coronado Public Library, Mystery Market and Movie Marathon 4/5 in the NoHo Arts District, Spooky Art Walk 4/5 Anaheim. #hwasd #horror #horrorevents #halloween #spooky #writers #sdwf #horrorreaders
April 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Looking for something fun to do this upcoming weekend? Check out the San Diego Writer's Festival on April 5th. Some of our chapter's members will be in attendance and hosting panels. It is free to attend at the Coronado Public Library.#sdwf #hwasd
March 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Writing What Makes You Different with Dennis K Crosby, 4-5pm, Room 211. @denniskcrosby.bsky.social
#wondercon
March 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
See you at the Writer's Coffeehouse, 12:30-1:30pm, Room 204C @denniskcrosby.bsky.social
#wondercon
March 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How to Write Psychologically Rich Characters with Dennis K Crosby, 7:30-8:30pm, Room 213AB @denniskcrosby.bsky.social
#wondercon
March 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM