·        Sue Scalf- born in Barbourville, Kentucky, and she and her late husband Samuel spent twenty years with the Air Force, traveling in several states, and living in England for three years. Sue Scalf received her masters summa cum laude from Troy State University in 1980. For many years she taught English and creative writing at the Montgomery Academy, at Alabama Christian (Faulkner) and at Troy State University.  The author of seven books of poetry, she has twice been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, once by Ann George for the book Ceremony of Names and again by John Chambers for South by Candlelight.  Her book of poetry What the Moon Knows was named book of the year in 2003 by the Alabama State Poetry Society.  She is now retired from teaching, but continues to write, winning eight Hackney awards, and over 100 awards in other poetry competitions. She continues to conduct poetry readings and workshops throughout Alabama and in Tennessee and Georgia.  Her work appears in many journals and anthologies in the United States and as far away as  Scotland. Although she lives in Alabama, her roots remain in the mountains of Kentucky. Both her daughter Mrs. Wendell Hartzog (Kathy) and her grandchildren, Chris Brink and Leslie Hartzog live in South Carolina.  Sue published two books of poetry in 2008, Bearing the Print and Burnt Offerings.  What others have said about her work:Comments on an advance copy of  Burnt Offerings:. . . amazingly insightful to give the other deeper human side to these characters from the Bible. It truly does do what so many preachers try to do, and frequently are unable to accomplish, bringing the Bible to life. These poems provide such an opportunity for discussion, for acknowledgment, for confession, for learning, for sharing.”  Brenda Stivale, realtor, Pennsylvania  What others have said about previous work:“My god, Sue, your poetry has crystalized into pure excellence. If you never wrote another word you have given us a priceless gift to literature with your work. I stand amazed, in awe. . . “–Delores Pope, retired librarian, Birmingham, Alabama “I found your poems courageous and unflinching. You addressed the most difficult of subjects without cynicism or cloying sentimentality.”–Allen Berry, reviewer, Huntsville, Alabama.   A recently completed chapbook just won first prize in the Alabama Chapbook Competition sponsored by Negative Capability Press, Mobile.  This means a cash prize and publication, so the book will be ready for the next Writers' Row.  The title is "What Stays With Us."  Several of the poems have Kentucky settings.