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HWA Atlanta Chapter Launch Party

  • Manuel's Tavern 602 North Highland Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA, 30307 United States (map)

Come celebrate the launch of the Horror Writers Association's Atlanta Chapter with a fun night of networking and socializing with some of Atlanta's most esteemed authors and publishers of horror. 

Event Details:

  • 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Networking with the speakers and other writers in a private room adjacent to the cash bar. 

  • 7:30 PM - 7:45 PM: Chapter chair Gini Koch will introduce the organization and its mission. 

  • 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM: Moderator Lynne Hansen will lead a panel discussion entitled “Traditional vs. Self Publishing: How to Survive in Horror.” Panelists include award-winning authors Gini Koch, Jeff Strand, Peter Salomon, and Andy Davidson.

  • 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM: Attendees will be invited to participate in break-out sessions where they’ll get to talk in small groups with published authors, a literary agent accepting pitches, a book cover artist, an audio drama producer, and more. 

  • 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM: The night will end with another opportunity for writers to socialize with their peers.

A cash bar and full restaurant menu will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there.