2026
JOSEPH S. PULVER AWARD AT NECRONOMICON 2026
To my supreme shock, I won one of two Joseph S. Pulver Sr Awards presented tonight at the 2026 NecronomiCon in Providence. Mr. Pulver, who passed in 2020, was a tireless champion of new and upcoming writers making strong contributions to weird and speculative fiction. It was an immense honor accepting it, especially from my dear friend and colleague S.J. Bagley, who along with Fiona Geist and Hellie Schweizer and everyone at Weird Providence Bookstore have been phenomenal and generous supporters of my work. I’m so grateful to you all, and Ken Vaughan, Niels Viggo, and all of the NecronomiCon Providence organizers.
My pal Clint Smith was on hand, along with Lauren Elise Daniels, Adam Golaski, Larissa Glasser, and many others. Clint once said that maybe this writing thing is “about making a friend.” Tonight, looking out over so many friends and colleagues while being presented this award, I was reminded of this most astute observation, and also of Lovecraft and how his friends were the ones who believed in his work and made certain he survived long after he’d gone. I’m so grateful for this beautiful community of the weird, and a nod to Clint for identifying the heart of what this is all really about: honest work and real connections.
H. P. LOVECRAFT’S PROVIDENCE – A WALKING TOUR
I have created an H. P. Lovecraft walking tour of Providence! Below is the description, schedule, and where to buy tickets:
Howard Phillips Lovecraft, pioneer of the weird tale, is one of the 20th century’s most important and influential authors. This 1.5-mile walking tour winds up and down the historic colonial streets and hills along College Hill on Providence’s historic East Side, and features many of the Lovecraft highlights, including places where he lived and frequented. You’ll hear quotes from his letters, and see how Lovecraft used Providence as material for some of his most seminal works.
2026 Season Schedule
Saturday, July 18 11:00 am
Saturday, August 1 11:00 am
Saturday, Sept 12 1:00 pm
Sunday, Sept 27 1:00 pm
Saturday, Oct 3 1:00 pm
Oct. 14, 2026: POE AND THE PECULIAR
Wednesday, October 14 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Performance by: Joshua Rex | $32 ($40 for non-members) | Register for Poe and the Peculiar
Enter into the world of the strange and odd of Edgar Allan Poe’s Victorian Era. Indulge in a Poe-themed beverage as you get an up-close look at some of the most peculiar objects in the museum’s collection. Guests will then join historian and author Joshua Rex in the museum gallery for a captivating performance of Poe’s most famous works: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Masque of the Red Death, and The Raven. Must be 21+ to attend.
Oct. 15-17, 2026: POE AT THE POINT
Enjoy a lake cruise plus a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe stories in the parlor at Black Point Estate! I’m thrilled to return to Black Point Estate and Gardens in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for my sixth year of three consecutive nights of dramatic performances of “The Mask of the Red Death,” “Tell Tale Heart,” and “The Raven.” A discussion about Poe’s life and death will follow. Guests will also have a rare chance to explore Black Point Estate in the evening.
2025
OCTOBER 31, 2025 – HAUNTED VICTORIAN AMERICA READING AND POE PERFORMANCE AT SYMPOSIUM BOOKS, DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE!
October 15, 2025: POE AND THE PECULIAR
Wednesday, October 15 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Performance by: Joshua Rex | $24 ($30 for non-members) | Register Here
Enter into the world of the strange and odd of Edgar Allan Poe’s Victorian Era. Indulge in a Poe-themed beverage as you get an up-close look at some of the most peculiar objects in the museum’s collection. Guests will then join historian and author Joshua Rex in the museum gallery for a captivating performance of Poe’s work. Must be 21+ to attend.
https://museums.kenosha.org/events/poe-and-the-peculiar
Oct. 16-18, 2025: POE AT THE POINT
Enjoy a lake cruise plus a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe stories in the parlor at Black Point Estate! Author Joshua Rex will perform dramatic readings of “The Mask of the Red Death,” “Tell Tale Heart,” and “The Raven.” A discussion about Poe’s life and death will follow the readings. Guests will also have a rare chance to explore Black Point Estate in the evening. A glass of wine is included with the ticket.
Click the link below for tickets.
2024
AN EVENING OF EDGAR ALLAN POE, WITH JOSHUA REX
Wednesday, October 16 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm | $24 ($30 for non-members) | Adults 21+ only | Register Here
October sets the stage for an evening of chilling tales by Edgar Allan Poe. Indulge in a Poe-themed beverage as you immerse yourself in the haunting world of Poe’s most iconic works. Join historian and author Joshua Rex for captivating performances of “The Masque of the Red Death”, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and “The Raven.” Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the dark and mysterious realm of Poe’s imagination. https://museums.kenosha.org/events/an-evening-of-edgar-allen-poe-with-joshua-rex
October 17-19, 2024: POE AT THE POINT
Enjoy a lake cruise plus a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe stories in the parlor at Black Point Estate! Author Joshua Rex will perform dramatic readings of “The Mask of the Red Death,” “Tell Tale Heart,” and “The Raven.” The event will coincide with the full moon for October. A discussion about Poe’s life and death will follow the readings. Guests will also have a rare chance to explore Black Point Estate in the evening. A glass of wine is included with the ticket.
Cruise departs Lake Geneva at 5:30pm. Guests arrive at Black Point Estate at 6:15pm and depart at 7:45pm. Cruise returns to Lake Geneva at 8:30pm. Program is from 6:30 – 7:40pm. Includes dramatic readings (estimated 45 minutes) followed by Q/A and then a chance to explore the first floor of the Estate.
Reservations are required in advance. https://www.cruiselakegeneva.com/poe-at-the-point/
2023
JOSHUA REX 