I’m a 27-year-old reader, writer, lover of animals, and eater of cookies. I used to be a marine biologist, but now I write novels. And not novels about fish either, but novels about kick-butt heroines and swoon-worthy rogues (I really like swoon-worthy rogues).
I live in Germany with my French husband and Irish setter, and you can learn more about my crazy thoughts and crippling cookie-addiction on twitter, facebook, or Goodreads.
My debut, Something Strange and Deadly, will be available from HarperCollins in 2012, and you will never believe how happy this makes me!
The Long Version
I’m Susan, though you can call me Sooz. I write novels for kids, teens, and adults–novels with strong characters and a dash of the bizarre (actually, it’s more like a lot of the bizarre). I grew up in the southern US, where I suffered from mosquitoes, humidity, and a desperate desire to live in a castle. Oh, and crazy vegetarian parents who never let me eat meat. Needless to say, I read a lot in those days and often composed wretched stories for my sister’s amusement. (Really, they were veryveryvery wretched stories.)
I went to university, got degrees in marine biology and statistics, and thought I would devote my life to saving the world from overfishing. I then moved to Canada, where I got a masters in marine biology and also met a handsome Frenchman. A year later, when it came to pursuing my PhD or joining aforementioned Frenchie in Europe, I chose the latter.
With no oceans nearby, I turned my strong self-motivation (read: crazy OCD) toward learning how to Write For Real. I am truly sorry, fishies, but someone else will have to save you. Ever since I discovered the world of writing novels, I can never do anything else. (It is the best life. Ever.)
I enjoy long walks on the beach–really, I do. Tidal pools are always fun to marine biologists. I also enjoy long walks with my dog (an Irish setter named Asimov). But even more than walks, I enjoy reading! Science fiction, fantasy, literary, non-fiction, mystery and the occasional picture book are all consumed with enthusiasm.
Oh, and my favorite food is cookies. I consume those with enthusiasm, too.
~I am a proud member of the SFWA, SCBWI, and RWA.~
About Me
The Short Version
Photo by Amanda Plavich
I’m a 27-year-old reader, writer, lover of animals, and eater of cookies. I used to be a marine biologist, but now I write novels. And not novels about fish either, but novels about kick-butt heroines and swoon-worthy rogues (I really like swoon-worthy rogues).
I live in Germany with my French husband and Irish setter, and you can learn more about my crazy thoughts and crippling cookie-addiction on twitter, facebook, or Goodreads.
My debut, Something Strange and Deadly, will be available from HarperCollins in 2012, and you will never believe how happy this makes me!
The Long Version
I’m Susan, though you can call me Sooz. I write novels for kids, teens, and adults–novels with strong characters and a dash of the bizarre (actually, it’s more like a lot of the bizarre). I grew up in the southern US, where I suffered from mosquitoes, humidity, and a desperate desire to live in a castle. Oh, and crazy vegetarian parents who never let me eat meat. Needless to say, I read a lot in those days and often composed wretched stories for my sister’s amusement. (Really, they were veryveryvery wretched stories.)
With no oceans nearby, I turned my strong self-motivation (read: crazy OCD) toward learning how to Write For Real. I am truly sorry, fishies, but someone else will have to save you. Ever since I discovered the world of writing novels, I can never do anything else. (It is the best life. Ever.)
I enjoy long walks on the beach–really, I do. Tidal pools are always fun to marine biologists. I also enjoy long walks with my dog (an Irish setter named Asimov). But even more than walks, I enjoy reading! Science fiction, fantasy, literary, non-fiction, mystery and the occasional picture book are all consumed with enthusiasm.
Oh, and my favorite food is cookies. I consume those with enthusiasm, too.
~I am a proud member of the SFWA, SCBWI, and RWA.~