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

March Book Club

When: Sunday, March 29 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Online

What: We’re reading and discussing Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin.

Quarterly Writing Workshop

When: Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Where: Online

What: Join us for feedback from your writing peers, with your time (8-10 minutes depending on how many people sign up) to spend however you like. HWA Oregon members, contact us to sign up now!

April Chapter Meeting

When: Sunday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Online

What: Valentina Sainato (she/they/Mx.), Associate Agent, JABberwocky Literary Agency, will be our guest speaker at this month’s chapter meeting.

April Book Club

When: Sunday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Online

What: We’re reading and discussing Night of the Living Dead Trekkies by Kevin David Anderson and Sam Stall.