Meet Susan…

Every night when I was a little girl, Mother sat on my bed and with her expressive voice and face brought life to a Bible story. I knew the stories so well that sometimes the people seemed like distant relatives—grandfather Abraham, Uncle Paul, cousin Esther.

After discovering Elizabeth Speare’s book, The Bronze Bow, I realized people other than those I ‘knew’ had lived and loved and laughed during Bible times.

Astonishing!

Thus began my quest to write the stories of the unknown people of Biblical times.
As a ten year old, my first attempt – an ambitious undertaking about the sister of Mary Magdalene – was typed on onion paper. (Remember that thin, easily erasable paper?)

Studying why people act and respond the way they do fascinates me. I have a master’s degree in School Counseling as well as one in Religious Education.

North Carolina born and bred, I currently live in Maryland.  My husband is a PTSD therapist. Our two adult children live on opposite coasts—one near Boston and one near Los Angeles. I’m thankful they are on the same continent!