Oct 11 2010

What to expect this week.

Hello, readers. I hope everyone had a great weekend. Did you get to one of the NEHW appearances? Or did you go see the new release My Soul to Take? Or did you rent some movies?

I did the rental thing. I rented The Karate Kid (2010). It could have been a real horror show. It wasn’t. It honored the original. It even had a soul of its own. A lot of remakes can’t stand by itself, but this movie does. Jaden Smith is going to be a movie star just like his dad, Will Smith. I wanted to rent The Human Centipede. My local Blockbuster doesn’t carry it. I went to a Blockbuster in another town. They have one copy which was rented out. I went to a couple Redboxes. They didn’t have it. I ended up calling Best Buy 25 miles away. They had three copies. Long story short, I now own the movie. The movie didn’t live up to the hype. I wasn’t satisfied. I have seen more disturbing images in the Saw, Hostel and Final Destination movies. This still won’t keep me from seeing the sequel that is in the works. I can always hope that the next movie will be more satisfying.

Now onto what you can expect from this blog this week, there will be entries about more NEHW appearances and the release of a book written by a NEHW member.  One of the appearances will be big. It will allow horror fans to meet a number of NEHW members. Keep coming back this week and find out what I am talking about.

Oct 8 2010

NEHW weekend appearances

Here is a reminder about the NEHW members’ appearances this weekend.

NEHW member Morven Westfield will be appearing at Albacon (http://www.albacon.org/) this weekend. The convention is being held at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel, which is located at 1228 Western Ave., New York.

She will be sitting on a number of panels throughout the convention. Here are the panels and times: Promotion on a Low Budget, Friday, October 8, 4 p.m.

Vampires: Sparkling or Bloody? Saturday, October 9, 12 p.m.

eBooks and eReaders, Saturday, October 9, 2 p.m.

She will also be reading on Saturday in the Broad Universe Rapid-Fire Reading event at 1 p.m. and the Steamy Romance Reading event at 11 p.m.

NEHW member Tracy Carbone will be appearing from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday (10/9) at America’s Stonehenge, located at 105 Haverhill Road in Salem, New Hampshire.

Everybody have a great weekend. Look for new entries next week.

Oct 8 2010

Author Morven Westfield at Albacon

NEHW’s very own webmaster, Morven Westfield will be appearing at Albacon (http://www.albacon.org/) this weekend. The convention is being held at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel, which is located at 1228 Western Ave., New York.

She will be sitting on a number of panels throughout the convention. Here are the panels and times:

Promotion on a Low Budget, Friday, October 8, 4 p.m.

Vampires: Sparkling or Bloody? Saturday, October 9, 12 p.m.  

eBooks and eReaders, Saturday, October 9, 2 p.m.

She will also be reading on Saturday in the Broad Universe Rapid-Fire Reading event at 1 p.m. and the Steamy Romance Reading event at 11 p.m.

According to the Albacon website, the convention is “a weekend gathering in Albany, NY, of fans and creators of Science Fiction or Fantasy, including literature, movies, games, and other media.”

Oct 7 2010

NEHW staff on Cinema Knife Fight

Our very own Dan Keohane, Co-Chair of the NEHW, has a review of the movie, PI on http://cinemaknifefight.com. He is a frequent contributor to the site. This is a great movie site. I am not just saying that since I have written for them in the past. The movie site is run by L.L. Soares, who use to run NEHW with Keohane, and Michael Arruda. Check out the different movie reviews and columns the site has to offer.

Oct 6 2010

NEHW reading/signing appearance

NEHW member Tracy Carbone will be appearing from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday (10/9) at America’s Stonehenge, located at 105 Haverhill Road in Salem, New Hampshire.

Check out her website http://tracylcarbone.com for other appearances, her bio, blog and other interesting information.

Oct 5 2010

Joining NEHW

Qualifications To Join New England Horror Writers (NEHW)
New England Horror Writers (NEHW) is open to all New England horror authors (novel, short story, screenplay, poetry) at all experience levels. Our members include full-time, mass market authors with decades of experience as well as unpublished newcomers. NEHW does not require specific publishing or payment qualifications to join, but actively encourages all members to strive for the highest professional levels of achievement. We do not charge any dues.

If you meet these qualifications then click on http://www.horror.org/ne/join.htm to join NEHW.

Oct 5 2010

What the New England Horror Writers (NEHW) is all about.

About the New England Horror Writers (NEHW)
Founded in 2001, New England Horror Writers (NEHW) provides peer support and networking, with a relaxed and social mindset, for authors of horror and dark fantasy in the New England area. NEHW focuses on forming new friendships and supporting each other’s writing goals, as well as promoting the writing of New England authors.

NEHW is primarily a writer’s organization, focusing on horror and dark fiction writers in all mediums (novels, short stories, screenplays, poetry, etc.) in the New England area. But we are also open to professional editors, illustrators, agents and publishers of horror and dark fiction in the region.

NEHW activities include book signings and group panel discussions at conventions, as well as purely social gatherings. With members ranging from Maine to Connecticut, NEHW events take place in varying locations, making it easier for different members to meet with each other.

Check out the website www.newenglandhorror.org.

Oct 5 2010

NEHW staff

Dan Keohane – Co-Chair
Tracy L. Carbone – Co-Chair
Tim Deal – Director of Publications
Morven Westfield – Webmaster
T.J. May – Director of Events
Jason Harris – Director of Publicity
Tracy L. Carbone – Director of Social Events

Oct 4 2010

Upcoming signings/readings

Tracy L. Carbone will be signing her middle grade paranormal The Man of Mystery Hill on Saturday, October 9, 2010, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at America’s Stonehenge, 105 Haverhill Road, Salem, New Hampshire.

Please come out to meet her.