Where can I find her? 

Erin is active in the Portland and Vancouver literary community.  She can regularly be found attending poetry and literary events. through the greater metro area. She calls Ridgefield, Washington her little home on the prairie (for now). She travels and writes as frequently as she can, which usually isn't often enough. 

She is married to local artist Nat Iwata and has three constantly moving boys. 

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To Read

Currently, Erin Iwata's poetry can be viewed on 33 buses in Clark County through a collaboration with C-Tran and the Clark Country Art Commission, published by Printed Matter of Vancouver, Washington. Her poems are also featured in the up coming issue of Voice Catcher's Magazine. She was interviewed by The Columbian as a poet with Poetry Moves.

To Hear

Erin is a regular contributor to Ghost Town Poetry. You can find her there the second Thursday of each month at Niche Bar and Gallery reading new and old pieces. She is also connected with the Portland Faith and Culture Writer's Connection. You can hear an what she is up to and join the  conversation each month through the Faith and Culture Facebook page. When she can, she attends open mic at her local Barns and Noble and other coffee shops.

To See

 She enjoys collaborating with other writers. She can be found at local book releases, readings, and other events seeking the inspiration of other poets and writers. A wide range of local events can be found at PNW Poets.  ​Erin attends local poetry workshops such as The Work and the Faith and Culture Writer's connection,  plus whatever else she can fit into her schedule.