About
The Visiting Writers Series is named in honor of the late Hughlene Bostian Frank ’68, a recipient of the 2013 Appalachian Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award, past member of Appalachian State University's Board of Trustees and Foundation, past member of the College of Arts and Sciences Advancement Council, and generous supporter of Appalachian.
Contact
For more information, contact Evan Gray, coordinator of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series and teaching assistant professor in the Department of English, at grayem1@appstate.edu.
Sponsors
- Appalachian State University Foundation, Inc.
- Appalachian’s Office of Academic Affairs
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department of English
- App State Campus Store
- University Libraries
- Appalachian Journal
- The Schaefer Center Presents
Business Sponsors:
- Hellbender Bed and Beverage
- The Gideon Ridge Inn
Community Sponsors:
- Paul and Judy Tobin
- Alice Naylor
- Thomas McLaughlin
2026-27 Schedule
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Free parking is available on campus after 5 p.m. on weekdays. A book sale and signing will follow each reading.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
Laure Gouraige
Craft Talk: 3:30–4:45 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 417 (Beacon Heights)
Reading: 6–7:15 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 169 (Three Top Mountain)
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
Kate Quinn
Craft Talk: 3:30–4:45 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 201B (Table Rock)
Evening Program: Quinn will deliver the 2026 Belk Distiguished Lecture at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Irina Zhorov
Craft Talk: 3:30–4:45 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 201B (Table Rock)
Reading: 6–7:15 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 201B (Table Rock)
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Marty Cain
Craft Talk: 3:30–4:45 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 201B (Table Rock)
Reading: 6–7:15 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 201B (Table Rock)
Thursday, March 4, 2027
Michael Martin Shea
Craft Talk: 3:30–4:45 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 201B (Table Rock)
Reading: 6–7:15 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 201B (Table Rock)
Wednesday, March 24, 2027
Alicia Wright
Craft Talk: 3:30–4:45 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 201B (Table Rock)
Reading: 6–7:15 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 201B (Table Rock)
Thursday, April 1, 2027
David Fortune
Craft Talk: 3:30–4:45 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 169 (Three Top Mountain)
Reading: 6–7:15 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 169 (Three Top Mountain)
Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Jonathan Miles
Craft Talk: 3:30–4:45 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 201B (Table Rock)
Reading: 6–7:15 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union 201B (Table Rock)