P. D. Cacek
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Patricia Diana Joy Anne Cacek (December 22, 1951, Hollywood, California
) is an American
author
, mostly of horror
novels. She graduated with a B.A in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach
in 1975.
California
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) is an American
United States
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author
Author
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, mostly of horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
novels. She graduated with a B.A in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach is the second largest campus of the California State University system and the third largest university in the state of California by enrollment...
in 1975.
Awards
- 1996 - "Metalica" - International Horror GuildInternational Horror GuildThe International Horror Guild was created in 1995 as a way to recognize the achievements of those who create in the field of Horror and Dark Fantasy. The IHG presented the International Horror Guild Award. Nancy A. Collins, the founder of the award, felt there was a need for an award granted by...
Award, Best Short Story (Nomination) - 1996 - "Metalica" - Bram Stoker AwardBram Stoker AwardThe Bram Stoker Award is a recognition presented by the Horror Writers Association for "superior achievement" in horror writing. The awards have been presented annually since 1987, and the winners are selected by ballot of the Active members of the HWA...
, Superior Achievement in Short Fiction (Win) - 1997 - "Dust Motes" - International Horror GuildInternational Horror GuildThe International Horror Guild was created in 1995 as a way to recognize the achievements of those who create in the field of Horror and Dark Fantasy. The IHG presented the International Horror Guild Award. Nancy A. Collins, the founder of the award, felt there was a need for an award granted by...
Award, Best Short Story (Nomination) - 1998 - Night Prayers - Bram Stoker AwardBram Stoker AwardThe Bram Stoker Award is a recognition presented by the Horror Writers Association for "superior achievement" in horror writing. The awards have been presented annually since 1987, and the winners are selected by ballot of the Active members of the HWA...
, Superior Achievement in a First Novel (Nomination) - 1998 - "Leavings" - Bram Stoker AwardBram Stoker AwardThe Bram Stoker Award is a recognition presented by the Horror Writers Association for "superior achievement" in horror writing. The awards have been presented annually since 1987, and the winners are selected by ballot of the Active members of the HWA...
, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (Nomination) - 1998 - Leavings - Bram Stoker AwardBram Stoker AwardThe Bram Stoker Award is a recognition presented by the Horror Writers Association for "superior achievement" in horror writing. The awards have been presented annually since 1987, and the winners are selected by ballot of the Active members of the HWA...
, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (Nomination) - 1998 - "Dust Motes" - World Fantasy AwardWorld Fantasy AwardThe World Fantasy Awards are annual, international awards given to authors and artists who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of fantasy...
, Best Short Fiction (Win) - 1999 - "The Grave" - Bram Stoker AwardBram Stoker AwardThe Bram Stoker Award is a recognition presented by the Horror Writers Association for "superior achievement" in horror writing. The awards have been presented annually since 1987, and the winners are selected by ballot of the Active members of the HWA...
, Superior Achievement in Short Fiction (Nomination)
Novels
- Night Prayers (1998)
- Canyons (2000)
- Night Players (2001)
- The Wind Caller (2004)