Media Alert: Tor to launch new Horror Award: The James Herbert Award for Horror

Media Alert: Tor to launch new Horror Award: The James Herbert Award for Horror

‘I didn't plan to write horror; it just poured out of me.’ James Herbert
To celebrate the life and career of one of the world’s best and most loved horror writers, Pan Macmillan and the estate of James Herbert are pleased to announce The James Herbert Award for Horror Writing.
The prize, which will be awarded annually, aims to discover and publicise a new generation of horror authors working today and celebrate the boldest and most exciting talent in the genre. The winning author will receive a specially-designed commemorative statuette and a cheque for £2000.
The inaugural award will be open to horror novels written in English and published in the UK between 1^stJanuary 2014 and 31^st December 2014. Self published novels are not eligible

Find out more information at the Pan Macmillan website

(source: Pan Macmillan UK )

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