Clay Stafford & Kris E. Calvin Scholarship Winner
Desiree Brown

“I’ve aspired to be a writer since I was old enough to pick up a pencil and jot down a sentence.”
Lisa Jackson Scholarship Winners
Alicia Anthony
“I have the drive to see my dream through to fruition, however long that takes.”
Faith Brody
“I am committed to my passion, creative writing. It has driven me since I was a child.”
Jimmy Loftin Memorial Scholarship Winner
Alison A. Cirino
“I really want to get the most out of this experience because it is such a huge investment into my work and I know this is a big step in the publishing direction.”
Dale Phillips
“I support other writers and feature them in interviews on my blog, and would like to connect with many more in Nashville.”