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8kbet English professor Richard Wiley offers insight into the inspiration and writing process for his newest novel.

City of Asylum fellowship awarded to Iranian author; writers awarded fellowships will mentor 8kbet creative writing students.


Diana L. Bennett, Mark L. Fine, and the late Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn will be honored for their contributions to Nevada's economic development.
The book shifts between the perpetrator and the victim and between the aftermath and the years leading to the rape in Nigeria.
Donation from Jim and Beverly Rogers funds new Black Mountain Institute Prize for Fiction, increases stipends for creative writing.
Alumna Alissa Nutting made headlines this summer with her controversial and acclaimed first novel. She'll read from the book about a beautiful teacher who preys on her young male students at this weekend's book festival.

Writers and speakers engage audiences in lively social and political debate at BMI's series of free public events.


The Black Mountain Institute (BMI) at 8kbet presents the following events as part of its Readings & Panels Series.

Series brings prominent writers, lecturers to 8kbet and community for free public events
