BARBOURSVILLE — A brand new book, “Writers Workshop of Horror” — chock-full of expert advice from some of the most successful, nationally known storytellers in the horror/fantasy genre — will be nationally released with a celebration at the Huntington Mall Borders Bookstore from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Mountain State author and editor Michael Knost will sign copies during the event.
Contributors to this project include: Clive Barker, Joe R. Lansdale, F. Paul Wilson, Ramsey Campbell, Thomas F. Monteleone, Deborah LeBlanc, Gary A. Braunbeck, Brian Keene and Elizabeth Massie.
In addition to the book-signing activity and release party, a unique writing contest is planned.
Michael Knost will accept manuscript submissions (5,000 words or less,) preferably regional horror/fantasy/ghost tales — although any genre of fiction will be considered. There is no entry fee, and entries will only be accepted in person during the two-hour event. Each submission must include the author’s name, address, phone number and e-mail address, if available.
The contest winner will be announced at an upcoming Writers Workshop of Horror event at the Huntington Mall Borders, at 2 p.m. Sept. 5; the writer does not have to be present to win.
If suitable, the winning entry will be published in an upcoming anthology edited by Michael Knost, and the writer will receive payment for the story at the time of publishing, as well as an autographed copy of “Writers Workshop of Horror.”
“Writers Workshop of Horror” focuses solely on honing the craft of writing. It includes solid advice from professionals of every publishing level about how to improve one’s writing skills. According to the publisher, Woodland Press LLC, the book is not just for horror writers but contains practical tips for writers of all genres.
Contributors include several outstanding West Virginia writers, including Geoff Fuller and Brian J. Hatcher.
For more information, visit writersworkshopofhorror.com.
Lifestyles
Book release party, contest Saturday at Borders
- Lifestyles
-
-
Come on in!
It’s time to grab a towel, some sunscreen and your shades — pools in the Tri-State are nearing their opening dates and are bound to provide some days of fun this summer.
-
Works of arf!
The Huntington Museum of Art is celebrating the city’s new dog park by offering the exhibit “Fine Arf,” which will open Saturday.
-
'Photo extravaganza'
At times, photographer Tom Worden can be hard pressed to find the words to describe his work.
-
Beau Smith
Beau Smith, 57, of Kenova, is a comic book writer for DC Comics, Image Comis, IDW Publishing and is vice president of marketing for Eclipse Comics.
-
Exploding interest!
Decades ago, reading comic books was a simple pastime for children.
That’s not so today. -
Watercolor classes planned this summer
Artists Bruce and Lillianne Bowersock will offer their first Watercolor Dreams Summer Art School on Fridays beginning June 4 and continuing through the last Friday in July.
-
In defense of women
A self-defense course for women attracted a good crowd last week at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
-
Remembering the past
Memory Days return to Grayson May 18 through 27.
-
Exhibit will focus on modern Mexico
The Huntington Museum of Art will present a new exhibit titled “Modern Mexico: Works from the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University” through Aug. 5.
-
Highway 23 Yard Sale upcoming
The Country Music Highway isn’t the only thing that winds its way through several counties in Kentucky.
- More Lifestyles Headlines
-
Come on in!
Raw Video: Hail Storm Batters Oklahoma City
California's Foie Gras Ban About to Begin
6-Year-Old Going to National Spelling Bee
Video Essay: Funky Winkerbean Comic Turns 40
On Thailand Trip, Suu Kyi Visits Migrants
Raw Video: Pink Diamond Auctioned for $17.4M
Hurricane Andrew Remembered, 20 Years Later
Sister Says She Reported Brother in Patz Killing
Patz Suspect's Sister: I Went to Police in 1980s
Diplomatic Expulsions Follow Fresh Syria Report
15 Dead in Northern Italy's 5.8-magnitude Quake
Witness Describes Fla. Face-chewing Attack
Man Falls Off Crane, Dies After Police Standoff
Russia Condemns Ally Syria Over Massacre of 108
Dairy Farm Uses Chiropractor to Help Cows
Unexpected Smog in Pristine National Parks
Air Canada Plane Makes Emergency Landing
New Ticks Spread Across Southeast, Diseases Rise
Bring Your Own Tech Programs Charge Up Students
Service Dogs Help Wash. Soldiers Battling PTSD
