The Nature of Words annual literary festival, Central Oregon's premier literary event, takes place each November in Bend, Oregon. Now in its eighth year, The Nature of Words brings nationally acclaimed authors to Bend for five days of readings, workshops, lectures, and a gala author dinner. The Nature of Words has featured more than sixty acclaimed authors since its inception.
Festival Guest Authors include Ayad Akhtar, Jean Auel, Sherwin Bitsui, Tracy Daugherty, Brian Doyle, Thor Hanson, Michael Meade, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Paisley Rekdal, and Kevin Gordon.
