|
Updated: 7:51 PM Mar 28, 2010
Chapmanville Author Receives International Honor
Across the pond, a local author is making headlines.
Posted: 5:37 PM Mar 28, 2010Reporter: Amanda Barren Email Address: Amanda.Barren@wsaz.com |
|
2 Comments
Font Size:
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND (WSAZ) -- Across the pond, a local author is making headlines.
Michael Knost is an author from Chapmanville, who wrote a book about the art of telling horror stories.
The book called "Writers Workshop of Horror" took home the Bram Stoker Award for non-fiction.
Bram Stoker wrote the famous book Dracula.
Knost says the award is the highest an author can receive in this type of writing.
He was given the honor Saturday night at a ceremony in England.
Latest Comments
Posted by: Brian Kirkendoll
on Mar 29, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Mike, Great job - The Mountain State is truly blessed with many talented people. It’s nice to see WV headlines on the global stage. Be safe and we look forward to seeing you when you get home.
Posted by: dd
on Mar 28, 2010 at 07:05 PM
Bravo!!! That's fantastic to hear of someone from the state making the headlines for something good for a change!!!!!!!!
More Stories
$310,000,000
Live Feed Now on the Always On Channel
|
|
|
Popular Searches Powered by Local.com |
WSAZ.com Most Popular / Most Comments
- UPDATE: Two More Arrests in Parking Lot Armed Robbery
- Convicted Sex Offender Wanted
- Three Aging W.Va. Power Plants Closing
- IRS Warns to Expect Some Refund Delays
- UPDATE: Man Dies in Early Morning Fire in McArthur, Ohio
- UPDATE: Man Charged in Violent Armed Robbery at Huntington Bar
- UPDATE: Mother Awaiting Sentence Faces More Trouble
- St. Albans Man Arrested in Large Drug Bust
- NASCAR Racer Visits Charleston
- Hackers Post W.Va. Police Officers' Personal Info
- UPDATE: Vigil for Missing 3-Year-Old Girl
430 Comments - UPDATE: New Chief Deputy in Mason County Releases Department Mission Statement
148 Comments - UPDATE: Woman Fires Attorney in Sniper Digging Case Lawsuit
127 Comments - UPDATE: Mother Awaiting Sentence Faces More Trouble
61 Comments - UPDATE: Some Questions Remain Unanswered in Deadly CO Leak
48 Comments - NEW INFO: South Point Man Sentenced in Marijuana Conspiracy
40 Comments
CNN.com News Headlines
- Romney vows to get more aggressive
- Opinion: Catholics may pick 2012 winner
- Gingrich goes home turf after drubbing
- Deep freeze overloads Ukraine EMS
- Ousted Maldives president faces arrest
- Same-sex marriage OK'd in Washington
- 911 response probed in Powell killings
- Opinion: Google knows too much
- Brother: Clementi more than his suicide
- Embattled LA school set to reopen
- Same-sex marriage OK'd in Washington
- Mississippi pardons to be challenged at court hearing
- Authorites probe 911 response to Josh Powell's home
- Official: Suspect in 'South Park' threats to plead guilty
- Rutgers student's suicide shouldn't define him, brother says
- School will continue using Fighting Sioux nickname
- University of Florida suspends fraternity for 'physical hazing incident'
- Victim in Atlanta video beating to speak out
- The deadly path to legal status
- Deep freeze puts strain on Ukrainian EMS
- More than 700 suffer food poisoning after Mexico rally
- Spy agency called before Pakistani high court
- Deposed president faces arrest in the Maldives
- Greek leaders ready to back austerity deal
- Officials: Drone strike kills 4 in Pakistan
- Asylum or 'medical leave' for Chinese crime buster?
- UK: 'No negotiations' on Falklands
- Betting on Olympians -- for charity
- Drillers reach hidden Antarctic lake
- Band camp, other clubs suspended
- Champion remembered at event
- More members accused of hazing
- Sandusky urged to stay inside
- Words matter in Penn State case
- Out-of-county jury for Sandusky?
- 4th accuser drops abuse allegations
- Accuser pleads guilty to child sex
- Attorney: Victims to sue university
- Miss. high court considers pardons
- Rivers' three adds another chapter to Duke-UNC rivalry
- Game Recap
- All eyes on Tiger at Pebble Beach
- Syracuse earns OT win vs. Hoyas
- Memphis joining Big East in 2013
- Lin dazzles again as Knicks win
- Kansas flattens Baylor with 32-4 run
- Slive says discussion of BCS changes 'premature'
- Magic KO Heat with barrage of 3's
- Big Ten exploring a four-team playoff
WSAZ.com Sponsor Sections & Links
 |
SOMC
Very good things are happening here. Click here to learn more |
 |
Click here for school closings and delays |
 |
Watch the Lottery Live Monday - Saturday @ 6:59pm on WSAZ NewsChannel 3. Need to check your numbers? Click here. |
 |
Watch the Ohio Lottery Drawings weeknights @ 7:29pm and Cash Explosion Saturday @ 7:30pm on WSAZ NewsChannel 3. |
 |
Click here to donate and help WSAZ help children at risk in our region. Thank you. |
 |
Click here to see how our partners are making Moms and women's lives easier. |
First Warning Hour-By-Hour Forecasts
