Horror Writers Association Executive Director Maxwell Ian Gold posted an update from the HWA Board on Facebook today. The HWA Board of Trustees and Executive Leadership stands behind the countless volunteers who devote their time, energy, and dedication to make this organization a special place. …In this interview, Joshi reflects on the origins of his lifelong engagement with weird fiction, from his early encounters with Lovecraft to his sustained efforts to map the genre’s boundaries. JM: Firstly, why did you choose to make weird fiction the focus of your career? STJ: I have no idea why I was led to read and then study weird fiction.