StokerCon® | June 4 - 7

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. 

Find Catlyn on the Be a Dear: Trad Wife Horror panel Saturday, June 6, 1pm EDT.

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

Creepaway camp | June 29 - July 3

Creepaway Camp combines the charm of summer camp with elements of horror that captivate participants. From themed cabins to eerie trails and camp activities, the camp is designed to evoke memories of childhood summers while adding a chilling twist that appeals to darker adult sensibilities.

In addition to themed camp activities, the camp will also host a top-tier roster of special guest authors (aka camp counselors), including Catlyn Ladd!

WHEN: June 29-July 3, 2026
WHERE: LaForet Conference & Retreat Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Creepatorium | August 23

Catlyn will be attending the Island X launch at the Creepatorium.

WHEN: August 23, 2026
WHERE: Creepatorium, 1974 S Acoma St., Denver, CO

Colorado Festival of Horror | September 18 - 20

Colorado Festival of Horror: Clowns vs. Witches is back for its sixth terrifying year, summoning slashers, creepy clowns, black cats, ghouls, aliens, ghosts, scary witches, and everything that goes bump in the night.

Find Catlyn at the Colorado Horror Writer’s table with her book and other items available!

WHEN: September 18-20, 2026
WHERE: Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St., Denver, CO

MileHiCon 58 | October 23 - 25

For sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction lovers, MileHiCon is 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 there in association with the Colorado Horror Writers and the Denver Horror Collective. Look for their tables!

WHEN: October 23-25, 2026
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, Aurora, CO

34th annual Denver witches ball | October 24

Immerse yourself in a mystical evening of live music, dancing, primal roots ecstatic drumming/dancing, and the witchy community of Colorado! Catlyn and the Colorado Horror Writers will have a table at the ball. Tickets go on sale in August.

WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2026
WHERE: Denver Marriott Westminster, Westminster, CO

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

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

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

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 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