DOGS ROCK! (CATS, TOO)

 Good morning!!!

I love dogs. I love cats. I love all animals. 

Every single one of my books features a dog and a few even have a cat in them. 

I've only had two dogs in my life - Rico and my current pup Asher - and I have discovered what lifesavers they are. 

Rico was sick a lot of his life with heart disease and almost made it to age thirteen. He was my rock, my lifesaver, who saw me through many changes and was always by my side, wagging his tail, exploring many challenges with me, and always eager for a new adventure walk. When he passed away, I was heartbroken and never wanted another dog. I couldn't imagine ever finding one as beautiful as Rico.

Then along came Asher. I contacted a friend to ask her where she got her Havanese - thinking down the road another furry friend might enter my life after all. She informed me her dog was pregnant and I was welcomed to a pup. And so I accepted her gift - and Asher came home to live with me.

Asher, like Rico, is truly a gift of joy, happiness, and love.  He entered my life with eagerness to explore life, excitement, fun, and joy. 

I found myself smiling more, laughing more, waking up surrounded by joy. 

Yes, dogs do rock and I feature one, or several, in each book I write. 

Thanks for listening - just wanted to share my love of dogs.

A MOMENT OF PEACE!

 Hello everyone, 

I've been reflecting on Christmas lately, and all the many ways people arrive at this day. 

Many achieve the happy, joyful Christmases, filled with love and family and friends. Baking and shopping with their children, teaching them traditions and celebrating traditions. 

Many are experiencing a Christmas without loved ones - both human and pet - and are deeply sad. 

Many are working - especially medical staff - taking care of us. Some are covering shifts so others can be at their family Christmases. Many are working at restaurants, gas stations, drug stores, etc, providing for us, but spending Christmases alone. 

Some are estranged from their families, dealing with illnesses, abuse, and sadness. 

Some are all alone because they have no one, or covid has kept them away. 

Some face depression on this day, beyond any other day. 

My heart embraces everyone. 

My Christmas wish is that everyone experiences a moment of peace. A moment where they take a deep breath in and blow it out. A moment when time stands still, life stands still, and hope reigns. Where just for a moment we feel okay, we feel joy, we feel loved.

 In the words of Santa from the poem written by Clement C. Moore: "And to all, a good night."

May you all have 'a moment of peace'. 

NEW RELEASE - 'YOU ARE LOVED'

 

Hello!

My mother never missed a moment to perform an act of kindness for someone in need. I can still recall her saying, “If you are ever sad, do something for someone else and you’ll feel better.” Unfortunately, she passed away when I was a young teen, but her compassion and giving nature left a huge impact on my life. ‘You are Loved’, is a story rooted in an element of reality, before my imagination soared, and it took off in a whole new direction. I am my mother’s daughter and years ago, while out walking daily with my dog, I noticed a camper trailer parked in various spots throughout town. It was winter and cold, and I began to wonder if this person might be homeless and had nowhere else to go. I didn’t know for sure, but decided to leave the driver small gifts to remind him that people do care. I saw him one day from a distance, but never met him, and one day he disappeared. Months later, I ran into someone who I used to see parked in the same parking lot and I asked her if she knew where he was. It turned out she had met him and his story had a happy ending, for although he had lost everything due to a personal tragedy, and was indeed homeless, he had found a job and moved away. A few years later, a storyline hit me – I wondered what would happen if the driver returned to find out who gave him those special gifts. In his decision to seek her out and thank her, his life was changed for the second time. There are many ways of giving – directly, paying it forward, random acts of kindness – but one way has always been important to me – giving anonymously. It is recognizing a need and helping out in a way that the recipient never has to feel beholden to anyone. This story gave me the opportunity to wonder how the impact anonymous acts of giving can possibly have on someone. They can literally change your life. This book has a lot of my ‘mother’ in it and all the kindnesses she bestowed on people which impacted my own life. If I could be half as kind as my mother was, I would be happy. Thank you,

Suzanne

 

 

 

YOU ARE LOVED!!!!!

 Hello! I'm very excited to announce that my new book "You are Loved" will be coming out on August 1. Here are the covers and there will be more news to follow. Thank you. 

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, SWEET PANDA!

 Hello there!

A few weeks ago, my sweet Panda passed away. I fell in love with this little girlie when I witnessed how loyal she was to her 'human' when he was sick. She never left his side. 

What an inspiration!

She came to live with me 1 1/2 years ago  - so short - but her sweetness, her love of being brushed, her nonstop purring, had me falling in love with her all over again. 

Although she was plagued with health issues, I was thrilled to return her loyalty by treating her as a queen. She deserved it. 

Rest in peace, sweet Panda. 

Until we meet again....

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Happy New Year, Everyone!!!

I haven't written in a while. I've been so busy with my new pup, my cat, and my writing. Time seems to have flown right on by. 

I hope everyone is doing well. I wish happiness and joy for all of you. I also hold those who are hurting, sad, and lonely in the depths of my heart. 

My new pup Asher is pure joy. He's sweet and funny and cute as anything. He just loves Panda the cat, who is very patient with him. I actually think she loves having a little one to boss around. 

I'm doing well. I'm currently working on a new novel and have the first draft finished. Luckily pups and cats sleep a lot so I have time to write. 

I thought I'd add here a few photos of my fur kids. 

 Hope everyone has a terrific new year with promises of great things to come. 

Thanks for listening!

Suzanne

WELCOME, ASHER!!!!

Hello, everyone! 

I would like to introduce you to my new roommate - Asher - which means joy, happiness, and blessed. 

He is a Havanese just like Rico and a wonderful mixture of colors. 

He has joined Panda and me and is a welcome addition to our little family. 

I just love him. 

He is sweet and fun and filled with joy and smart as anything. 

Here are a few photos of him. 

Thanks for listening, Suzanne 

P.S. the first photo was taken by our trainer Cassandra Hartman and the last 2 photos were snapped by a neighbor - Hoss Fallak. The last photo I took of Panda and Asher both snoozing away.