HWA Oregon

The Oregon Chapter of the Horror Writers Association
HWA Oregon logo with an illustration of a blood-red-spotted slug typing on a typewriter. The text on the sheet of paper in the typewriter is Horroregonians. In the background there is a red circle like blood or a slug slime trail around the typewriter with Horror Writers Association in red text in an arc above the circle and Oregon Chapter in red text in an arc below the circle.

Member News (December 2025)

With reading a holiday-themed slasher novella for book club, the launch of a new quarterly writing workshop, and editing help coming up at our next

December 5, 2025
HWA Oregon logo with an illustration of a blood-red-spotted slug typing on a typewriter. The text on the sheet of paper in the typewriter is Horroregonians. In the background there is a red circle like blood or a slug slime trail around the typewriter with Horror Writers Association in red text in an arc above the circle and Oregon Chapter in red text in an arc below the circle.

Member News (November 2025)

At the end of October, HWA Oregon was preparing for a busy Halloween, with our annual Halloween party, reading, open mic, and costume contest hosted

December 5, 2025
HWA Oregon logo with an illustration of a blood-red-spotted slug typing on a typewriter. The text on the sheet of paper in the typewriter is Horroregonians. In the background there is a red circle like blood or a slug slime trail around the typewriter with Horror Writers Association in red text in an arc above the circle and Oregon Chapter in red text in an arc below the circle.

Member News (October 2025)

HWA Oregon has been busy this summer with a transition in leadership—we welcomed H. A. Spector as our new HWA Oregon Chair, Sarah Walker as

November 13, 2025
HWA Oregon logo with an illustration of a blood-red-spotted slug typing on a typewriter. The text on the sheet of paper in the typewriter is Horroregonians. In the background there is a red circle like blood or a slug slime trail around the typewriter with Horror Writers Association in red text in an arc above the circle and Oregon Chapter in red text in an arc below the circle.

Member News (September 2025)

July arrived hot with fantastic news and announcements from HWA Oregon members (see below), and we participated in several events, including our monthly chapter meeting,

November 13, 2025
HWA Oregon logo with an illustration of a blood-red-spotted slug typing on a typewriter. The text on the sheet of paper in the typewriter is Horroregonians. In the background there is a red circle like blood or a slug slime trail around the typewriter with Horror Writers Association in red text in an arc above the circle and Oregon Chapter in red text in an arc below the circle.

Member News (August 2025)

We had a great meeting in June discussing the future of our chapter, upcoming events, and member announcements. H. A. Spector (Chair), Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito

November 13, 2025

Horror Authors Book Party

Horror Author Book Party with HWA Oregon Beaverton City LibraryBeaverton, OR 25 Oct 20251:00-3:00 PM PT Readings and a meet and greet with local horror

October 23, 2025

BOLD Halloween Party 2025

Real Haunted Happenings with HWA Oregon BOLD Coffee & BooksPortland, OR 24 Oct 20257:00-8:30 PM PT Join the HWA Oregon for a night of real

October 23, 2025