About
I grew up a reluctant vagabond, but my heart never left Florida where anoles, frogs and snakes shared our yard, gators ruled swamps and lakes, and the sea never lets us forget it was there. Even far inland, you can dig up a prehistoric shark tooth and be reminded once upon a time the ocean covered this land. I've traveled the wilds of this state by horseback, sailboat, canoe and on foot, and it never stops telling me stories.
Today, I live in a seaside Florida town with my forever mate, two shelter dogs and two once feral cats. I write contemporary middle grade and young adult fantasies about heroes who are ignored and displaced, and creatures and environments that wish they had a voice in this world.
Eight More Things:
1. I married a vagabond who loves books as much as I do.
2. I call anoles tiny dragons and there's a sign in my yard to advise people they're here.
3. In high school, I was a Disney World hostess, and for me, the backstage tunnel was the most interesting part of the job.
4. My favorite job (before writing) was teaching people to ride and show horses.
5. I have an art degree (visit the art page if you like).
6. People have kindly given my stories awards, including:
The Highlights Fiction Contest
Florida SCBWI Rising Kite awards for best MG and second best YA
Honorable Mention for best YA at Eckerd College’s Writers in Paradise conference
7. People have also been nice enough to publish my art and writing in -
Highlights Magazine
SCBWI Bulletin
The Chronicle of the Horse
8. And one very special agent made me happy when she believed in my books, Leslie Zampetti at Open Book Literary.
Contact Susan
Today, I live in a seaside Florida town with my forever mate, two shelter dogs and two once feral cats. I write contemporary middle grade and young adult fantasies about heroes who are ignored and displaced, and creatures and environments that wish they had a voice in this world.
Eight More Things:
1. I married a vagabond who loves books as much as I do.
2. I call anoles tiny dragons and there's a sign in my yard to advise people they're here.
3. In high school, I was a Disney World hostess, and for me, the backstage tunnel was the most interesting part of the job.
4. My favorite job (before writing) was teaching people to ride and show horses.
5. I have an art degree (visit the art page if you like).
6. People have kindly given my stories awards, including:
The Highlights Fiction Contest
Florida SCBWI Rising Kite awards for best MG and second best YA
Honorable Mention for best YA at Eckerd College’s Writers in Paradise conference
7. People have also been nice enough to publish my art and writing in -
Highlights Magazine
SCBWI Bulletin
The Chronicle of the Horse
8. And one very special agent made me happy when she believed in my books, Leslie Zampetti at Open Book Literary.
Contact Susan