AHWA News Digest [01.01.09-15.01.09]

[Talie Helene]

The following digest of recent horror news is compiled from pieces published to HorrorScope and the Australian Horror Writers' Association website.

Severed Press 'Dead Bait' anthology open for submissions

Melbourne-based publisher Severed Press have announced a new anthology open to submissions

Shades Theatre Presents 'Shadowmuse'

Shadowmuse is a theatrical adaptation of five short speculative fiction stories written by Australian authors: Deborah Biancotti (Stone By Stone), Stephen Dedman (Hard Lessons), Elmina Rudge (Power) and Kaaron Warren (The Glass Woman and The Sameness of Birthdays).

Ilona Andrews forum appearance

Marianne de Pierres has announced a special guest author Ilona Andrews (a husband-and-wife writing team, Ilona and Gordon) will be available for discussion with fans and interested parties, at the Parrish's Patch forum from 27th Feb - 1st of March 2009.

Fundraiser to assist author Edward Bryant

Editor Ellen Datlow has published some information regarding a fundraiser to assist noted author, critic, and teacher, Edward Bryant. Check out how the speculative writing community can support one of their own in a time of need...

Preditors & Editors Poll

The Preditors and Editors Poll is currently open to voting.

David Gemmel Legend Award for Fantasy

The David Gemmel Legend Award for Fantasy will be presented for the very first time in 2009 for the best Fantasy novel of 2008.

Apex Magazine January 09 Edition

The January 09 edition of Apex Magazine is now available.

ChiZine #39

The 39th issue of ChiZine: Treatments of Light and Shade in Words is live!

The Lost Boys & Q&A with Corey Feldman

Popcorn Taxi Presents The Lost Boys - A Film By Joel Schumacher. Enjoy this classic piece of '80s pop culture, plus a special audience Q&A with star Corey Feldman live from Hollywood after the movie!

Dymocks Southland Bestselling Horror Titles for December ‘08

Dymocks Southland is a general bookshop in Cheltenham, Victoria, boasting an extensive range of genre stock. Check out the top 10 bestselling horror titles for December 2008!

AHWA Flash & Short Story Competition

The Australian Horror Writers' Association is pleased to announce the AHWA Flash & Short Story Competition is now open to submissions!

The Aeon Award 2009

Albedo One, Ireland's Magazine of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, is proud to announce the 4th Aeon Award for short fiction.

Submitting News

If you have news about Australian and New Zealand Horror publishing and film, or news of professional development opportunities in the field, feel free to submit news to Talie Helene, AHWA News Editor. Just visit HorrorScope, and click on the convenient email link. (International news is not unwelcome, although relevance to Antipodean arts practitioners is preferred.)

For information on the Australian Horror Writers' Association, visit australianhorror.com

This AHWA NEWS DIGEST has been compiled, written, and republished in select Australian Horror Haunts by Talie Helene. Currently archived at the AHWA MySpace page, Southern Horror, and Darklands.

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