Arnzen News

I'm happy to report that my book of mutant character studies-in-verse, FREAKCIDENTS, has just won the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Poetry Collection! This is my third Stoker, and I'm jumping with manic joy. Thanks to all who have sent me kudos, and many thanks to the Horror Writers Association -- this is probably the highest honor for horror literature, and I honestly am humbled to receive it. You can read a transcript of my acceptance speech on gorelets.com if you are looking for something to help you go to sleep this evening. I don't have any…

Lots of little news bytes to pass along. WHC: I'm heading to World Horror Convention in San Francisco on May 11-15th. . News: I'll be sending out the next e-mail edition of The Goreletter shortly after I return. New contests await! Sign up now if you want to win something. Vanderworld: Look for the fun interview, "Michael Arnzen Walks the Plank," scheduled to appear on fantasist Jeff Vandermeer's weblog in the weeks to come. (And if you're looking for a great summer read, I really recommend his books!) Not Dead Yet: A neat review of my funky "household tips for…