This chapter of the HWA celebrates, supports, and promotes the work of Oregon and southern Washington horror writers and publishing professionals.
- We host a horror movie night at our Chair’s house or at a local movie theater on the second Tuesday of each month at around 7:00 p.m.
- 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.
July Horror Movie Night
When: Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. (time might change if we’re seeing a movie at a local theater)
Where: In-Person
What: Join us at our chapter chair’s house for an older film or at a local theater for a recent horror release at matinee prices on a Tuesday evening. More details soon.
July Chapter Meeting
When: Sunday, July 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Online
What: Niyyah Ruscher-Haqq, an HWA and HWA Oregon member, Young Willamette Writers Young Co-Chair, and middle grade and adult speculative fiction, fantasy, and horror author will share information about writing horror for younger audiences.
July Book Club
When: Sunday, July 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Online
What: We’re reading and discussing Never Whistle at Night, edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst (HWA Summer Scares Book #2.)
Writer’s Fair 2026
When: Friday, July 31 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown – Convention Center in Portland, OR
What: HWA Oregon will have a table at the annual Writer’s Fair. This free event open to the public is part of the annual Willamette Writers Conference. Several HWA Oregon admins and members will be available at the table to share their experiences and more details about our chapter and activities.
