The 2017 Bram Stoker Awards Ballot Results

The Horror Writers Association announced the 2017 Bram Stoker Awards Final Ballot. HWA is the premier organization for writers of horror and fantasy.  Named in honor of the horror novel
Dracula, these awards are presented annually for superior writing in eleven categories including traditional fiction of various lengths, cinema, nonfiction and poetry. Previous winners include Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, George R.R. Martin, Joyce Carol Oates, and Neil Gaiman. Below are some of the nominated titles in certain categories that we own at GPL.


Superior Achievement in a Novel
Ararat - Christopher Golden
Sleeping Beauties - Stephen King and Owen King
Black Mad Wheel - John Malerman

Superior Achievement in a First Novel
In the Valley of the Sun - Andy Davidson

Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel
The Door to January - Gillian French
Hellworld - Tom Leveen
When I Cast Your Shadow - Sarah Porter

Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel
Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation - Damian Duffy and Octavia E. Butler
My Favorite Thing is Monsters - Emil Ferris
Monstress Volume 2: The Blood - Marjorie Liu

Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection
Strange Weather - Joe Hill

So, if you're in the mood for a little horror, take a read of one of these talented nominees!