We accomplished a lot in December, including meeting up for our holiday party and book exchange at The Heist Bar & Food Trucks, our chapter meeting with guest presenter Richard Leis sharing craft tips and “Horror Poetry for Prose Writers,” and our upcoming discussion of Fever House by Keith Rosson.

The year’s almost over, but we already have a great schedule of events in January 2026. Happy New Year!

January Quarterly Writing Workshop

When: Saturday, January 4 at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Where: Online

What: Bring writing to read, discuss, and receive feedback on. Depending on how many writers sign up, you’ll have up to 10-15 minutes for your piece.

January Chapter Meeting

When: Sunday, January 18 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Online

What: We’re welcoming Keith Rosson to discuss his career and answer questions!

January Book Club

When: Sunday, January 25 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Online

What: In January, we’ll read The Devil by Name by Keith Rosson, then meet on the last Sunday of the month for our virtual discussion.

2026 Vision Night

When: Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Online

What: HWA Oregon Members: Please join us for our 2026 Vision Night where we will be setting goals, hearing from the members on events they want to see in 2026, and everything in between. This is your chance to let us know what you want to see more of, provide feedback to us in chapter leadership, and pitch ideas for events you want to see!

COLD-Themed Horror Reading

When: Saturday, January 31 at 1:00 p.m.

Where: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Room B (12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, OR 97005)

What: The Horror Writers Association of Oregon invites you to listen as local horror authors share stories that all share the theme of dealing with the chilly temperatures we experience during the winter. Come out to a nice cozy, warm room before the chilling tales send shivers up your spine! All ages.