Ralph Berrier, Jr. is a features reporter for The Roanoke Times. His work has earned more than 20 state and national awards, including those from the Scripps Howard Foundation, the Newspaper Association of America and the American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors. He learned to play bluegrass fiddle from his grandfather, Clayton Hall, and great-uncle, Saford Hall, who are the subjects of his book, "If Trouble Don't Kill Me." He lives in Roanoke, Va., with his wife and daughter.