They are members of Ice Mountain Writers, West
Virginia Writers, and Alpha Literary and Philosophical Society in
Fairfax, VA. Susan received a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service
(International Affairs) from Georgetown University, with some
post-graduate studies in Astronomy, Theology, and Political Geography.
Susan has received statewide and national prizes for humorous fiction
and one-act plays; published poems and small pieces in national
magazines; and is currently working on a humorous book. She has been
employed as: Geographer for U.S. Department of Interior; Analyst for
Defense Intelligence Agency; Office Manager for an international
organization; and lobbyist to WV state legislature in Charleston. As a
full-time mother she ran businesses from home and worked at various
part-time jobs. Now she enjoys writing almost daily, traveling
frequently, reading, artwork, communicating with people, and
entertaining friends and family (six children, their spouses, and five
grandchildren) who love the beauty and tranquility of Hampshire County.
Eventually Susan hopes once again to pursue her passion - competitive
foil fencing! |