Welcome to HWA Colorado

A Colorado horror community focused on craft, writing, editing, publishing, and author events.

We are the Colorado chapter for the national organization Horror Writers Association. Our community is built on the belief of equality, equity, and inclusion. We work to support our authors not only in promoting their published works but also in helping them get from the blank page to a polished manuscript.

HWA CO Member Catalog

Browse the list of books and stories from HWA Colorado members.

HWA Colorado Events Calendar

Most Recent Blog Posts

Horror Poetry Workshop & Open Mic

April is National Poetry Month and HWA Colorado is celebrating with a free horror poetry workshop and open mic with local author and poet, Lindsay King-Miller, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 2 to 4 pm at Sam Gary Branch Library in Denver. For the first hour, King-Miller will run a workshop on writing poetry…

Legend Tripping — Polybius

— by J.L. Shioshita Picture this: you’re making your way through a hip neighborhood after having met some friends for brunch. It’s nice out. Your stomach is full, and your spirits are high. The narrow street is a tight pack of trendy restaurants and bespoke stores. The sidewalks are crowded with people enjoying the day,…

WIHM Virtual Salon-Style Event

Join the HWA Colorado for a virtual salon-style event for Women in Horror Month (WIHM). Salon’s are open discussion events where everyone has a say. In the spirit of feminism, which is about equality, HWA Colorado invites the public to our WIHM event to discuss their thoughts on women in horror from authors to characters…