Judith Moffett

Judith Moffett is an accomplished author, poet, and translator whose diverse body of work spans multiple genres. Born in Louisville in 1942, she has published twelve books, including four science-fiction novels, two poetry collections, and Swedish poetry translations. Her debut story, "Surviving," earned the inaugural Theodore Sturgeon Award in 1986, and she later received the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1988. Two of her novels, "The Ragged World" and "Time, Like an Ever-Rolling Stream" - both part of her Holy Ground Trilogy - were named New York Times Notable Books.

Moffett's career reflects her scholarly and literary versatility. She holds a doctorate in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania, where she taught creative writing for fifteen years. Her work often blends rigorous academic insight with imaginative storytelling, evident in her science-fiction narratives and her critical study of James Merrill's poetry. Beyond fiction, she has been recognized for her translations of Swedish poetry, receiving the Swedish Academy's Tolkningspris, as well as Fulbright Grants and NEA fellowships.

Now residing between Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and a rural property in Kentucky, Moffett continues to write while maintaining her long-standing connection to academia and literary circles. Her contributions to poetry, translation, and speculative fiction have solidified her reputation as a multifaceted and award-winning voice in contemporary literature.