Derby Square · Haunted Happenings Marketplace 2026 · Salem, MA
About New England Horror Writers
New England Horror Writers brings horror books and anthologies to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Derby Square in Salem, Massachusetts. The organization is a creative, supportive writing community of roughly 650 members across the New England states, welcoming authors of every level, whether published or just starting out.
At the marketplace, the group shares its members’ horror titles and its yearly anthology — the 2026 theme is Wicked Westerns — along with a friendly invitation to anyone curious about writing in the genre. It is a natural stop for readers and writers during Salem’s Halloween season.
A Regional Horror Writing Community
What sets New England Horror Writers apart is its mission to support and grow horror authors across the region, pairing published books and anthologies with mentorship and community for emerging writers.
Where and When to Shop
Find New England Horror Writers at Derby Square on October 31 (Halloween) and November 1 during Haunted Happenings 2026. Derby Square operates on the following dates:
September 26–27 (Saturday–Sunday)
October 3–4 (Saturday–Sunday)
October 10–12 (Saturday–Monday, Indigenous Peoples Day) — Sunday, October 11: Holiday hours may apply.
October 17–18 (Saturday–Sunday)
October 24–25 (Saturday–Sunday)
October 31 (Halloween, Saturday)
November 1 (Sunday)
Hours: Saturdays 10 AM – 8 PM · Sundays 10 AM – 6 PM · Indigenous Peoples Day Monday 10 AM – 6 PM · Halloween 10 AM – 9:45 PM
