
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

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

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,

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

October was outstanding. At our chapter meeting in October, Rebecca M. Zornow talked to us about creating our own author business plans, and she also
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
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

Business Announcements Holley Cornetto “Getting Out of Slush …and more” Presentation

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

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.