Zachary Ashford's schedule for StokerCon 2025

Welcome to the premiere horror literary convention presented by the Horror Writers Association. Registration for StokerCon 2025 is now available! This year the convention is being hosted by the city of Stamford, Connecticut, at the Hilton Stamford Hotel and Executive Meeting Center. We’re taking over from June 12th through the 15th, 2025.

Zachary Ashford

Brisbane Australia

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About me

Hi folks, I'm Zac Ashford. I'm an Australian horror writer with a big love of creature features and psychological horror.
My debut novel Polyphemus was released last year and is a finalist in the Australian Shadows Awards' best novel category and the Imadjinn Awards' best horror novel category.
I've also released several novellas including the Sole Survivor duology (Unnerving), and the Aurealis-nominated books When the Cicadas Stop Singing (Horrific Tales) and The Morass (Crystal Lake). I love talking writing, horror, wildlife, and general bollocks.
I love a beer!

I love getting involved with panels, readings, workshops, and general hanging. I met a few folks over in Texas before when I attended the Ghoulish festival in 2023, and am fairly involved with the Aussie horror and spec convention circuit, having participated in Conflux, Genrecon, and tonnes of other bits and bobs.

If you see me, come say G'day.