Jul 22 2012

Pictures from the First Day of Necon 32

by Jason Harris

Friendly Neighborhood Comics in Bellingham, MA.

The trip to the Northeastern Writers’ Conference (Necon) took a stop in Bellingham, MA. at the Friendly Neighborhood Comics. It wasn’t a stop for comic books, but a few collections of Batman comics were bought. The stop was made to meet the store’s owner, Ernie Pelletier, Jr. and to look over the store since there will be an Epitaphs signing on Saturday, Oct. 6.

A group of Necon campers waiting for a table at Scampi’s.

From left to right: NEHW members L.L. Soares, Peter Dudar, Christopher Irvin, and Steve Dorato. Necon camper Mark Angevine is behind Soares’ right shoulder and author Laura Clooney can almost be seen behind Dorato.

Happily fed campers.

Campers hanging out in front of Rhode Island University’s Conference Center and Hotel in Bristol, Rhode Island.

A portrait of the late Les Daniels, who died last November, done by Artist Cortney Skinner.

Part of the NEHW tables at Necon.

Another part of the NEHW table.

A group of NEHW members’ books.

Jun 29 2012

Patch Captures Moments at South Windsor Strawberry Fest

Members of the NEHW were photographed by Ted Glanzer, the editor of the South Windsor Patch website during South Windsor’s Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair on June 16. Check out Patch’s sideshow by clicking here.

The Patch websites are a wonderful place to get all types of news. Find your local Patch by going to www.patch.com.

Jun 17 2012

Pictures from the South Windsor Strawberry Fest and Craft Fair

by Jason Harris

Jackie Lewis, of Berlin, CT., shows off her zombie tattoo, her very first tattoo. Photo by Jason Harris.

Zombie fan Jackie Lewis. Photo by Jason Harris.

The white board showcasing the event’s authors. Photo by Jason Harris.

A view of the South Windsor Strawberry Fest and Craft Fair set-up. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Rob Watts holding his book, Huldufolk. Photo by Jason.

Vernon resident Colin Grieve sporting his new zombie face-paint. Photo by Jason Harris.

Illustrator Jesse Young behind one of the NEHW tables at the South Windsor Strawberry Fest and Craft Fair. Photo by Jason Harris.

A NEHW table at the Strawberry Fest. Photo by Jason Harris.

Harry & Hio’s Woodworking LLC at the South Windsor Strawberry Fest. Photo by Jason Harris.

Another view of the NEHW table at the craft fair. Photo by Jason Harris.

Authors Kristi Petersen Schoonover and Stacey Longo. Photo by Jason Harris.

Faye Benedict, of Coventry, dressed as Strawberry Jam. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Rob Watts autographs a book for Granby resident Laura Begin while her daughter looks on. Photo by Jason Harris.

Items designed by Specialty Metal Products. Photo by Jason Harris.

NEHW members from left to right: Jesse Young, Robert J. Duperre, and David Price. Photo by Jason Harris.

Artist Jonathan Morel standing behind his woodcarved products. Photo by Jason Harris.

The NEHW met Morel at a craft show in New Haven in May.

Author Stacey Longo looks at two customers as they browse through NEHW members’ books. Photo by Jason Harris.

The Malachite Gem Stone table at the Strawberry Fest. Photo by Jason Harris.

The Malachite Gem Stone owner, Thomas Balokosiabi, of Enfield, said the skull in the above picture is $1500.00. You can view more of his works on his website, www.tbmalachite.com.

Malachite Gem Stone owner Thomas Balokosiabi. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Stacey Longo talks with fan Marilyn Migliore, of East Windsor, as Author David Price looks on. Photo by Jason Harris.

Carrie Barri, owner of Tipsy Tower, LLC. Photo by Jason Harris.

Barri, of Carolina, RI., in the above photo is holdering her invention, which she received a patent for in February after it was approved last September. To see her invention and what it does, check out her website, www.tipsytower.com.

The musical entertainment at the Strawberry Fest. Photo by Jason Harris.

Puzzles by Howard “Skip” Wiley, owner of Harry & Hio’s Woodworking LLC. Photo by Jason Harris.

More products by Howard “Skip” Wiley. Photo by Jason Harris.

A tupperware container vendor. Photo by Jason Harris.

A different view of the South Windsor Strawberry Fest and Craft Fair. Photo by Jason Harris.

May 20 2012

Pictures of the NEHW at the Foxboro Jaycees Craft Fair

The NEHW banner strung between our two tents. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Stacey Longo writing out all the names of the authors appearing at the craft show. Photo by Jason Harris.

Epitaphs and The Soul Collector displayed at the Foxboro craft show. Photo by Jason Harris.

Authors Scott Goudsward, Morven Westfield, and Tracy L. Carbone. Photo by Jason Harris.

NEHW member Sarah Gomes checking her cellphone during the craft fair. Photo by Jason Harris.

Shock Totem magazine displayed at the Foxboro craft fair. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Scott Goudsward chokes author David Price after his latest book sale while author Tracy L. Carbone looks on. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Stacey Longo is mad that Scott got to David first. Photo by Jason Harris.

May 8 2012

A Day at the ‘Dirt Mall’ in New Haven

This entry is from NEHW member Rob Watts’ LiveJournal site.

A Day at the ‘Dirt Mall’ in New Haven

by Rob Watts

It was a slow start, but the day improved as it moved forth. I hit the road from Boston at 6:00 a.m. Sunday morning to be in New Haven, CT. by 8:30a.m.

The author signing event was held at the Trolley Square Mall in downtown New Haven. When I pulled up in front of the building, all I could think about was the Dirt Mall from Mallrats. Funny enough, NEHW event coordinator Jason Harris told me he had that same impression as he arrived. As I was expecting to see a booth for topless fortune-telling by a woman with a third nipple, I was pleasantly surprised to enter a cool looking converted old factory, which was slowly taking shape in the form of a shopping mall.

The event started at 10:00 a.m., but things really didn’t start to pick up until noon. In the meantime, there were friends to be made around us, as there were so many nice people selling their handmade crafts from all over New England as well as New York and New Jersey. Shortly after noon, Stacey Longo, myself and Kristi Petersen-Schoonover took center stage to entertain the mall-goers with live readings from our books, Epitaphs, Huldufolk and Skeletons in the Swimming’ Hole. It went very well and attracted more people over to our booth, in which the three of us made some nice book sales after that. The best sale of the day was the woman who asked Kristi about the topic of her book. When she told her it was Disney ghost stories, the woman in a split-second reaction shouted “SOLD!” I myself appreciated the death metal fan girl for purchasing my book so she could check out The Traffic Lights soundtrack that came with it.

Rob Watts signing his book for the death metal fan. Photo by Stacey Longo.

Later in the day, we were joined by authors Nathan Wrann and Kasey Shoemaker.

New England Horror Writers’ Members

The event itself was great, but the fun part is having the chance to just hang out with our friends and fellow writers. Also worth mentioning is the fact that the coordinators of the craft show were really awesome and accommodating towards us throughout the day so many thanks to those fine women who made it happen. And thanks to Jason Harris and Stacey Longo of the NEHW for setting up yet another stella signing event.

See ya’ll in Foxboro.

Check out Rob’s website, http://www.robwattsonline.com.

May 7 2012

Pictures from the East Coast Craft Fair

The NEHW Banner in a window at the East Coast Craft Fair. Photo by Jason Harris.

Baby Kraken by artist Nina l. Szot. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Rob Watts reading from his book, Huldufork. Photo by Jason Harris.

Martial Arts Instructor Sifu Sidney G. Martin. Photo by Jason.

Nina l. Szot’s Zombies. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Stacey Longo reading her story in the anthology, Epitaphs. Photo by Jason Harris.

Sign announcing authors’ appearances. Photo by Jason Harris.

Martin and his student show a martial arts move to the craft fair attendees. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Kristi Petersen Schoonover reading from her book, Skeletons in the Swimmin’ Hole. Photo by Jason Harris.

Nina l. Szot’s Steampunk mask. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Stacey Longo reading a copy of Hell Hath No Fury, an all-female zombie anthology. Photo by Jason Harris.

Art by Nina l. Szot. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Stacey Longo taking a reading break. Photo by Jason Harris.

Part of one of the NEHW tables at the craft show. Photo by Jason Harris.

Thank you Stacey Longo, Kristi Petersen Schoonover, Rob Watts, Nathan Wrann, Kasey Shoemaker, and Kimberly Dalton for participating in this NEHW event.

Apr 9 2012

Pictures from the Stratford Showcase of Crafts

From left to right: Writers Stacey Longo, Rob Watts, Jason Harris, Kristi Petersen Schoonover, Nathan Wrann, and Kimberly Dalton at the Stratford Showcase of Crafts in Stratford, Connecticut. Photo by William Rockwell.

Authors Stacey Longo and Kristi Petersen Schoonover. Photo by Jason Harris.

One of the NEHW tables at the Stratford Showcase of Crafts. Photo by Jason Harris.

Authors Kimberly Dalton and Nathan Wrann. Photo by Jason Harris.

Stacey Longo and Kristi Petersen Schoonover relaxing behind the NEHW table. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Kimberly Dalton holding her children's book. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Kristi Petersen Schoonover watching Stephen King's Children of the Corn. Photo by Jason Harris.

Author Stacey Longo looking out at the visitors of the craft fair. Photo by Jason Harris.

Busy authors behind the NEHW table. Photo by Jason Harris.

Apr 1 2012

Pictures from the Last Two NEHW Events

The NEHW Table at the Heritage Craft Fair at the Keefe Technical School in Framingham, MA. Photo by Jason Harris

The other NEHW table at the Framingham event. Photo by Jason Harris

From left to right: (front row) Kristi Petersen Schoonover and Stacey Longo, (back row) Rob Watts, Jason Harris, and David Price. Photo by Kayleigh Price.

Author David Price signing his first autograph at the Keefe Technical School in Framingham. Photo by Pauline Price.

Author Morven Westfield holding her books at the Heritage Craft Fair. Photo by Pauline Price.

Author K. Allen Wood in Framingham. Photo by Pauline Price.

Author K. Allen Wood autographs a story for a fan as Sarah Gomes looks on in Framingham. Photo by Pauline Price.

Our space at the Hanover Craft Fair. Photo by Jason Harris.

A close-up view of the Hanover NEHW table. Photo by Jason Harris.

Mar 6 2012

Pictures from the NEHW Get-Together in New Hampshire

by Jason Harris

Director of Events Scott Goudsward set-up a NEHW get-together at the Portsmouth Brewery this past Saturday. It was a success. The brewery is located at 56 Market Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.