Justin Alcala: Winner of the Horror Writers Association Diversity Grant

Say again? Are you telling me I won? How cool is this?

HWA Announcement

The Horror Writer’s Association would like to thank everyone who applied for scholarships in 2023. The initiative of applicants makes it possible to provide these invaluable opportunities to connect, learn, grow, and imagine what might be next for the genre.

Whether it’s a haunting novel or a groundbreaking thesis, a riveting collection of poetry or a jaw-dropping new script, the horror writers of the world have been busy. These scholarships provide more than just money; they provide the chance for the winners to learn from the best, mature as creators, and infuse our world with art like only they can make. We are beyond stoked to announce this year’s scholarship recipients! We hope you will join us in commending their achievements."