He teaches reporting and writing courses and specializes in narrative nonfiction. Temple’s previous books include, “The Last Lawyer: The Fight to Save Death Row Inmates” (2009) and “Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner’s Office” (2005). In 2010, “The Last Lawyer” won the Scribes Book Award from the American Society of Legal Writers. Prior to joining WVU in 2002, Temple taught creative nonfiction writing at the University of Pittsburgh. He also worked as a reporter for six years for newspapers in Pennsylvania, Florida and North Carolina. Temple earned his M.F.A from the University of Pittsburgh. More information can be found at www.johntemplebooks.com.