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

 

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

January Chapter Meeting

When: Sunday, January 18 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Online

What: We’re welcoming Keith Rosson to discuss his career and answer questions!

January Book Club

When: Sunday, January 25 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Online

What: In January, we’ll read The Devil by Name by Keith Rosson, then meet on the last Sunday of the month for our virtual discussion.

2026 Vision Night

When: Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Online

What: HWA Oregon Members: Please join us for our 2026 Vision Night where we will be setting goals, hearing from the members on events they want to see in 2026, and everything in between. This is your chance to let us know what you want to see more of, provide feedback to us in chapter leadership, and pitch ideas for events you want to see!

COLD-Themed Horror Reading

When: Saturday, January 31 at 1:00 p.m.

Where: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Room B (12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, OR 97005)

What: The Horror Writers Association of Oregon invites you to listen as local horror authors share stories that all share the theme of dealing with the chilly temperatures we experience during the winter. Come out to a nice cozy, warm room before the chilling tales send shivers up your spine! All ages.