The Oregon Chapter of the Horror Writers Association
WELCOME TO HWA OREGON!

Happy Pride, and thank you to everyone who came to visit and buy books at our table at Salem Pride in the Park! We thank our publishers and authors for providing these great books, too!

We sold out of a couple titles and sold several more books, so here are a few links for those who asked if they can buy the books from the publishers or elsewhere:

This chapter of the HWA celebrates, supports, and promotes the work of Oregon and southern Washington horror writers and publishing professionals.

  • Our chapter meetings are held on the third Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. via Google Meet.
  • Our book club meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. via Google Meet.

We also host private and public in-person events for our members and the community, and our table with information about how to join our chapter and our members’ books can be found at various events throughout the year.

If you are an HWA member who lives in Oregon or southern Washington and would like to attend, please contact us via email: oregonhwa@gmail.com

As an HWA member in this region, you may also edit your profile on the HWA WildApricot member website. After you log into your member account, click “View profile” under your name. Press the “Edit profile” button. Scroll down to the “Public Information” section. Select the Oregon chapter under the “Are you a member of an HWA chapter?” dropbox. Then press the “Save” button at the bottom of your profile.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Demon Song Book Launch with Author Kelsea Yu

When: Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m. PDT

Where: Always Here Bookstore, Portland, OR

What: We’re excited to attend the book launch of Demon Song by HWA Oregon member Kelsea Yu, who is in conversation with Caitlin Starling. Event Page, Instagram.

Demon Song Book Event with Author Kelsea Yu

When: Friday, October 10 at 5:00 p.m. PDT

Where: The Book Bin, Salem, OR

What: A second event for the launch of Demon Song by HWA Oregon member Kelsea Yu, this time in conversation with Wendy N. Wagner! Event Page, Instagram

October Chapter Meeting

When: Sunday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. PDT

Where: Online

What: HWA Oregon is pleased to welcome Rebecca Zornow as our guest speaker for October’s virtual meeting. Zornow, an author and book coach, will coach us on “How to Build an Author Business Plan.

HWA Oregon Halloween Party

When: Friday, October 24 at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. PDT

Where: BOLD Coffee & Books, Portland, OR

What: HWA Oregon is celebrating Halloween with a party at BOLD Coffee & Books. There will be a costume contest, readings from local horror authors, and an open mic to tell everyone about your own real spooky encounters.

Meet a Horror Author Halloween Party 

When: Saturday, October 25 at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. PDT

Where: Beaverton City Library, Beaverton, OR

What: Readings and a meet and greet with local horror authors, including Dan Finnegan, Andrew Fuller, Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito, J.B. Kish, Richard Leis, Elizabeth Mitchell, Niyyah Ruscher-Haqq, Katherine Quevedo, H. A. Spector, and Kelsea Yu. Event page

October Book Club

When: Sunday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. PDT

Where: Online

What: In October, we’ll read Maeve Fly by CJ Leede and then meet on the last Sunday of the month for our virtual discussion.