Visiting Writers Series
The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Fall 2009 Visiting Writers and Events
Established in 1989, the Visiting Writers Series brings more than a dozen authors of poetry, fiction, and drama to the Appalachian campus each year to present public readings.
The Visiting Writers Series is named in honor of Hughlene Bostian Frank, class of 1968, trustee and generous supporter of Appalachian State University.
Book sales and signing will follow each reading.
Honoring the late newspaperwoman and writer Rachel Rivers-Coffey, the Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professorship in Creative Writing annually sponsors the residency of a writer of national prominence at Appalachian State University. This position rotates among various distinguished authors of all creative genres; distinguished professors teach a creative writing seminar, conduct community outreach and other off-campus activities, and are featured annually in the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
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Support and Sponsors
The Fall 2009 Visiting Writers Series is supported by the Appalachian State University Foundation; Appalachian’s Offices of Academic Affairs, Multicultural Student Development, and Cultural Affairs; the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of English, University College, The Center for Appalachian Studies, the Writing Across the Curriculum program, the Sustainable Development Program, the Summer Reading Program, the University Bookstore, and The Appalachian Journal. Business sponsors are The Gideon Ridge Inn and The Red Onion Restaurant. Community sponsors include John and Marjorie Idol, Paul and Judy Tobin, Alice Naylor, Thomas McLaughlin, Mildred Luckhardt, and The High Country Writers.
Resources and Links Website links for writers
Fall 2009 Library Resources for writers (pdf)
North Carolina Writers' Network
This link will take you to North Carolina Writers' Network.
Founded in 1985 as a nonprofit organization, the North Carolina Writers' Network unites poets, fiction writers, essayists, playwrights, technical writers, and journalists of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. This site offers a wealth of resources for writers, as well as information about the organization's Annual Fall Conference.
North Carolina Arts Council
Here you'll find out about the North Carolina Arts Council and their services, discover great contemporary and traditional arts offerings from around the state, and connect to arts programs throughout North Carolina. First time guests can use the table of contents as a guide; old friends might want to check out highlights of this site.
THE RIVERS-COFFEY POETS AT APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
by Al Young
