Visiting Writers Series

This year, eight acclaimed writers will visit Appalachian State University’s Boone campus as part of the university’s 2026–27 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series. The series will feature craft talks and readings in the Plemmons Student Union (PSU). Afternoon craft talks begin at 3:30 p.m. and offer students and community members the chance to explore writing techniques, habits, and approaches with each visiting author. Evening readings begin at 6 p.m., except on Sept. 17, when Kate Quinn will present the Belk Distinguished Lecture at 6:30 p.m. in the Grandview Ballroom at App State's North End Zone Facility. The Visiting Writing Series is co-sponsored by Appalachian State’s Department of English, The Schaefer Center Presents, and Appalachian Journal. Admission is free and open to the public. Book sales and signings will follow the talks and readings. For disability accommodations, visit odr.appstate.edu. For more information, visit visitingwriters.appstate.edu or contact series coordinator Evan Gray at grayem1@appstate.edu.