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.
Holiday Party at Heist
When: Sunday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m. PST
Where: The Heist Bar & Food Trucks (4727 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR)
What: We’ll meet for food, conversation, and a gift book swap. From H. A. Spector: “Bring a used (preferable, not required) book that you enjoyed and would recommend, wrapped and ready to swap. Looking forward to hanging out with you all! Happy Haunting!”
December Chapter Meeting
When: Sunday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Online
What: HWA Oregon member and Secretary Richard Leis will show both poets and prose writers how horror and speculative poetry and poetic techniques can enhance your spooky stories.
December Book Club
When: Sunday, December 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Online
What: In December, we’ll read Fever House by Keith Rosson (one of our future guest speakers!), then meet on the last Sunday of the month for our virtual discussion.
