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 (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
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 (July 2025)

The Oregon chapter, serving Oregon and southern Washington, was founded in 2023 by Sarah Walker, Chair, and Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito, Secretary, while Elle Mitchell and

September 2, 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.

Coming Up: September 2025 Events & Meetings

July and August were great months for dark literature and events. HWA Oregon members were participating in the Willamette Writers Conference and other public events.

September 2, 2025
HWA Oregon Meeting Minutes

HWA Oregon Meeting – August 17, 2025

Here are the minutes for the hybrid HWA Oregon meeting held on August 17, 2025. Business Announcements Sign Off Thank you all for attending. If

August 19, 2025