The Appalachian Authors' Roundtable is curated and hosted by West Virginia poet laureate Marc Harshman. The 2018 event will highlight fiction authors Mark Brazaitis, Sheryl Monks, and Raija Hassib. The discussion, led by Marc Harshman, will focus on the authors' work in literature. The event aims to showcase Appalachian authors and provide an opportunity for community members to learn more about the authors, their works, and their processes and inspiration.