March 24 - Women in Horror Month Salon Event

Join the HWA in a salon-style event to discuss women in horror, moderated by A.E. Santana.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 24, 8pm
WHERE: ZOOM

March 28 – SoCo Women in Horror Fest

Coming to Pueblo, CO, SoCo Women in Horror Festival is a one-day hybrid gathering of women writers shaping contemporary horror, with authors joining both in-person and virtually. This event will be streamed nationwide. Seating is limited, so register today.

WHEN: Saturday, March 28
WHERE: Analogue Books, Records & Bar, 216 N. Main St., Pueblo, CO

April 11 – Fort Collins Book Fest - Horror Panel

Catch Catlyn on the Horror Panel at 5:30pm on Saturday, April 11. She’ll be at the festival all weekend!

FoCo Book Fest is an annual celebration of literature, creativity, and storytelling. From author talks, book marketplaces, and panel discussions, writing workshops, to hands-on creative crafts, FoCo Book Fest is designed to connect Fort Collins readers and writers of all ages in the Northern Colorado community. All events are free and open to the public; tickets strongly requested.

WHEN: April 10 - 11 (Horror panel, Saturday 5:30pm)
WHERE: Foothills Mall, 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO

June 2026 – StokerCon®

Celebrating Ten Years! All the panels, workshops, presentations, and more you know and love. StokerCon® is the premiere horror literary convention presented by the Horror Writers Association. 

StokerCon® has been a long-celebrated convention for authors of the horror genre. It is an all-inclusive event where writers of all of the many subgenres of the horror world may convene to share ideas, pitch their new projects, and revel in their weirdness. 

WHEN: June 4- 7, 2026
WHERE: The Westin Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Monster Smash

Join HWA Colorado for Monster Smash as they discuss what is so darn attractive about monsters. Why would BigFoot and Mothman start gracing the covers of romance covers? And which monsters and why do our panelists find romanceable?

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 8-9pm MST
WHERE: ZOOM

My Bloody Valentine: Horror and Romance in Literature

Denver Horror Collective presents My Bloody Valentine: Horror and Romance in Literature on Saturday, January 31st. Join for an afternoon of readings and discussions on horror and romance in literature.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2-4pm
WHERE: Stanley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada, CO

Mile Hi Con

For sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction lovers, it’s a weekend not to be missed. The convention will feature authors, artists, speakers, and programming on every aspect of the science fiction and fantasy genres. Catlyn will be participating in readings, moderating, and panels! Find her below:

● Fri. 3:30pm, The Regency: Reading by Catlyn Ladd 

● Sat. 10am, Boardroom C: Resources & Ideas for SF/F/H in the Classroom & Library  

● Sat. 1pm, Aurora 3 & 4: The Reading Game!

● Sat. 5pm, Conference 3: The Trickster's Journey

● Sat. 8pm, Conference 3: Challenge Panel–Worst SciFi/Fantasy/Horror roommate

WHEN: October 31 - November 2, 2025
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, Aurora, CO

Colorado Festival of Horror - Sept. 2025

Find Catlyn at the Colorado Festival of Horror! She’ll be appearing on two panels: Feminism in Horror on Friday, September 12, and Monster Mash on Saturday, September 13. Don’t miss it!

WHEN: September 12 -14, 2025
WHERE: Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows, Lone Tree, CO