Author: Susan
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Books that shaped my childhood
Most authors can trace their roots back to childhood, when they discovered new worlds and adventures awaited between the front and back covers of books. They embarked on their journey, curled up on the sofa, or maybe under the covers with a flashlight, and travelled to new places-maybe a pirate ship, or space ship, or…
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Empowering Young Authors: A Speech Therapist’s Journey
She criticized my entry for the Lt. Governor’s Award in Writing in front of the whole class. I loved this teacher (and continued to love her) so I hope she did this because she saw potential and understood my obstinate “I’ll show you” attitude. I rewrote the paper, developed the characters and plot more, used…
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Inside Mandy’s Diary: A Glimpse into Character Thoughts
I snagged a sneak peek into the diary of one of my characters. If you read Higher Honor or Higher Courage, then you met Mandy Montgomery (Mandy Collinger in Higher Courage). She and her fiancé, Michael, were the characters who supported Cassidy, Ryan, and Chris with their unwavering faith and trust in God. I know…
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Finding Hope in Trauma: Insights from the Southern Christian Writers’ Conference
Discover what Susan learned at SCWC and how she’s embracing her calling as writer.
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Revamping Higher Honor: A Journey of Faith and Resilience
Salvation brings…well, salvation. There is no magic healing or curing of the injustices the characters face. The changes aren’t always immediate and even when they are quick, the consequences of their previous lives emerge.
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Crafting Narratives: The Chicken or The Egg?
What came first? The chicken? The egg? The character? The plot? All are age-old debates. The beauty, the joy, of writing is there are no wrong answers. It’s one reason I loved essay questions on exams.
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My Journey with ‘Old Dog’: New Essay Release
The author shares excitement about summer plans and writing, highlighting the upcoming release of their personal essay “Old Dog” in the anthology “And God Made Pets,” due in July 2025. They will also attend the Southern Christian Writers Conference and express challenges in launching a newsletter, promising more updates ahead.
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Win a Cameo in My Next Novel!
Ever dream of being an actual character in a novel? Here’s your chance! Enter to win a cameo in one of my next books!
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Sweet Rivalry: A Heartfelt Tale of Sisterhood and Healing
Terri Gillespie delivers a delectable story of twin sisters reunited in Sweet Rivalry.
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Finding Joy in the Journey: Overcoming Writing and Fitness Challenges
Ever have a day, or seven, when the scales aren’t moving or the word count isn’t increasing? We all do, but don’t give up. It’s still working out.