Member Josef Wilke writes: "What better way to celebrate back-to-back anthologies coming out than a party at my favorite local book store?" Here's a great opportunity to learn about Josef's work and enjoy a reading performance (never a dull moment!) at Haunted Burrow Books [430 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112] this Saturday December 13th. He promises to bring spooky holiday cheer while he showcases Lovecraftian Microfiction and The Best of Carnage House Year Two and will be th

Seattle Horror Book Club curator and HWA member Perla X. Caballero has arranged for an informal mixer among horror writers and enthusiasts at 2 Fingers Social in West Seattle on Thursday, December 18. Should be a great opportunity to catch up with your peers and celebrate the wins of 2025 as a chapter! If you have some books you'd like to give away or swap, that would be a nice time to do it as well. Talk shop about writing, publishing, reading and plans for 2026! Show up at

"Step into a world of cozy magic with us ✨📚 " invites the Richard Hugo house, which has partnered with local bookseller and HWA member Roxanne Guiney to bring us Silent Reading Night: Fantastical Realms. The event "celebrates all things whimsical, wondrous, and otherworldly.🌙"      How to participate? Bring the most fantastical book on your shelf (and yes, it could also be horror or dark fantasy) and settle in for an evening of quiet reading, warm tea, and community. Haunt

Events are shared; meetups are planned; advice is sought and shared; opportunities are discovered. These are just some of the best of many reasons to join our Discord. Seattle's chapter of the HWA is all about community and support and this is your easiest access point for making connection happen! If you need an invite to join, make a request at hwaseattle@gmail.com

Go to the HWA Seattle Discord and look for a members-only link there to see what's happening in December and beyond. If you're not already part of the Discord, it might be worth joining for this very reason: communication! This invite link expires in 7 days: https://discord.gg/rzxzFgwE or you can reach out to one of the board members at hwaseattle@gmail.com . Even if you don't like using Discord, or don't know how to use it, just mute notifications or ask someone to help you

We can't help you promote your horror writing news if we don't know about it! Send your publishing, appearance, and event news to: Tamara at tkswriter@gmail.com [blog/ calendar/Discord] The board at hwaseattle@gmail.com [newsletter] This could be upcoming live or virtual activities, but it could also be acceptances, wins, nominations, and other news related to your work in the horror genre. Also, send us your postmortems!!! What's a postmortem? It's a quick report on your

Sending warm wishes to all our members no matter how merry and bright... or dark and foreboding... your holidays may be! Don't forget out our upcoming member events this weekend! Support your membership and shop for the holidays! FRIDAY: member E.E.W. Christman signs their new book, Waxing Off , at Haunted Burrow Books at 4pm! SATURDAY: HWA author Maria Giakoumatos (author of the supernatural horror series, The Infernal Symphony ) will be selling her books and other creat

Bookmark this page and start saving some dates; you'll not want to miss these fun holiday activities! ... so ... many ... events! We encourage all members to show support for our HWA peers this December! It's going to be a great month! ✨ TUESDAY DECEMBE

💫 from The Citadel deck THE FORGOTTEN Card is in upright position and reveals a lone figure free falling toward a surface commanded by the presence of an unblinking eye. Keywords and phrases: "Missed opportunities" and "Fear of Failure." L: An image of The Forgotten R: The Forgotten, as interpreted by the creator of The Citadel. How to use this prompt You can approach having a specific question or problem you need solved, or you can approach with an open mind waiting for i

AN IRREGULAR MARKETS SERIES Here ar e 22 writing markets and publishing/production opportunities for our Seattle chapter horror folks, in case you're looking for new homes for your work. These listings are for shortform work only (poetry, stories, essays, articles, reviews, comics/graphic narratives, animations). It's essential that you tailor your submission to each publication by reading and following their guidelines. Always check to make sure they are still open for su

Events are shared; meetups are planned; advice is sought and shared; opportunities are discovered. These are just some of the best of many reasons to join our Discord. Seattle's chapter of the HWA is all about community and support and this is your easiest access point for making connection happen! If you need an invite to join, make a request at hwaseattle@gmail.com

An irregular series spotlighting 13 useful and inspirational online reads and resources for horror writers everywhere Feel free to share your thoughts here or go to the Discord and discuss. PROCESS 🛜 What Kind of Writing Monster Is Lurking in Your Brain? Writers Helping Writers || 10.2.25 "You wouldn’t think a productive writer would have to worry about monsters. But sometimes, just when you’ve cleared your schedule, opened your laptop, and promised yourself you’ll finally

After a small bit of controversy about the upcoming Stephen King dedication anthology, Views from the Overlook , the rules for submissions from non-invited authors have been relaxed. Here are the new ones via screenshots directly from the editor published in late October. Or, go directly to the editor's post here: https://jamieflanagan.com/guidelines-2/ Takeaways: More time to write, less anxiety about missing the deadline because of first come/first served. The guidelines se

💫 from The Citadel deck THE RUNAWAY Card is in upright position and reveals an empty birdcage with its door open and no bird in sight. Keywords and phrases: "Secrets" and "Running from Problems" L: An image of The Runaway R: The Runaway, as interpreted by the creator of The Citadel. How to use this prompt You can approach having a specific question or problem you need solved, or you can approach with an open mind waiting for inspiration. Look at the card and note any ideas

Looking for something to do? Check out the Halloween party at our favorite horrorcentric bookseller in Seattle, Haunted Burrow Books! Oct 31, Friday, 7pm: HALLOWEEN Bash and Costume Contest! No RSVP required, but you can RSVP on Meetup or Eventbrite!

AN IRREGULAR MARKETS SERIES Here ar e 15 writing markets and publishing/production opportunities for our Seattle chapter horror folks, in case you're looking for new homes for your work. These listings are for shortform work only (poetry, stories, essays, articles, reviews, comics/graphic narratives, animations). It's essential that you tailor your submission to each publication by reading and following their guidelines. Always check to make sure they are still open for su

Haunted Burrow Books, 430 15th Ave. E, Seattle (Capitol Hill) HOURS || EVENTS HWA member Roxanne Guiney, owner of Haunted Burrow Books HWA members are invited to member Roxanne Guiney's bookshop, Haunted Burrow, at 7pm this Friday (Halloween) for a costume party with tarot reader, prizes, and other Halloween fun! Roxanne suggests dressing up as a favorite character in a horror novel of your choosing for the party. The shindig promises to be a great opportunity to have fun wh

As you know, our spooky season 'tis a little busy around here: check out our October Save the Dates . And then check out this new addition to our event lineup below! Trope on This: The Use and Subversion of Tropes Within the Horror Genre. Panel : Jennifer Brosek, Mark K. McClain, Kino McFarland, Erik Keevan, and Josef B. Wilke. Date: October 29, 2025Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time Location: At the Writer's Cottage and Online (Via Zoom) Our panel of horror writers

A great way to keep in touch with each other between events is through our Discord Server. There, you can find other members, talk about...