Susan Finch

Susan Finch is an Associate Professor of English and Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences at Belmont University. She holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University with a specialization in Creative Writing, emphasizing fiction.

Her research and creative work focus on fiction, creative nonfiction, the novel, the short story, and children's literature. She actively contributes to the literary community through publications in respected journals such as Carve, The Louisville Review, New Ohio Review, The Portland Review, and Nimrod International Journal of Poetry and Prose.

Her recent literary achievements include being a finalist in several prestigious contests and receiving a Tennessee Williams Scholarship in Fiction. She was also nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2015.

• Ph.D., Florida State University – Creative Writing (Fiction)

In addition to her creative output, she serves in an administrative capacity as Associate Dean, contributing to the academic leadership of her college. She mentors students in writing and literature, though specific advisees are not listed.