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.
Halloween approaches and we have an event-filled schedule! See below for all our happenings.
At our chapter meeting in October, Rebecca M. Zornow talked to us about creating our own author business plans, and she also shared some very cool facts about ravens. HWA Oregon members can watch the recorded talk soon.
Zornow is an author and book coach; check out her links:
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.
