Susan J. Kroupa

Susan J. Kroupa is an award-winning author recognized for her fiction and cozy mystery series. Her work has earned accolades from the Utah Arts Council Contest, Writers of the Future, and the Deep South Writing Competition. Her short stories have appeared in publications such as "Realms of Fantasy" and anthologies like Bruce Coville's "Shapeshifters." She is best known for the "Doodlebugged Mysteries," a lighthearted cozy series centered on Doodle, a spirited but unruly sniffer-dog.

Kroupa's writing blends humor and warmth, often exploring themes of adventure and mischief through the lens of canine companionship. After residing in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, she returned to Utah, where she lives with her husband and Toby, a mischievous poodle. Her background in speculative fiction and transition to cozy mysteries showcases her versatility as a storyteller.