Susan is the author of ten published books spanning multiple genres, including cozy mysteries, romantic suspense, and children's literature. Her latest work, "The High Steaks Murder," is the second installment in the Arizona Summers Mystery Series, following the debut novel "Finding Lizzy Smith." She also penned the Kate Nash Mystery Series, comprising "Finding Lizzy Smith," "Who's Roxy Watkins," and "The Untimely Death of Ivy Tucker." Beyond mysteries, Susan explores darker themes in standalone novels like "The Twisted Mind of Cletus Compton" and "Tattered Wings," a romantic suspense featuring flawed characters seeking redemption. Her children's books include "The Adventures of Diggitty the Dog" series and "We Aren't So Different After All," which promotes diversity.
Drawing from her background in medical radiography, Susan incorporates professional knowledge into her narratives. Her writing career began after leaving healthcare to focus on raising her children, channeling her creativity into completing "Tattered Wings," her first novel. Now residing on an Ozarks farm surrounded by animals, she balances writing with leadership roles in literary organizations, serving as President of Sleuth's Ink Mystery Writers and Treasurer of Ozarks Romance Authors. Susan's early recognition as a teenage poet, winning first place in the American Poetry Society's Annual Contest, foreshadowed her lifelong passion for storytelling. She continues to write full-time, primarily crafting cozy mysteries that blend small-town charm with intricate whodunits.