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nikky finney is Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Kentucky. She is the author of On Wings Made of Gauze (1985), Rice (1995), Heartwood (1998), and The World Is Round (2003). Her contagious energy and passion for writing extend beyond academia. She travels extensively, reading to listeners, staying connected and engaged, and maintaining her commitment to the risky business of creativity.