Betty Sweet never expected to be a widow at 40. With so much life still in front of her, she tries to figure out what’s next. She couldn’t have imagined what God had in mind. When her estranged sister is committed to a sanitarium,…
Hi! I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Susie and I’m a wife, mother, and novelist living in beautiful West Michigan. I hope you’ll join me as I do my very best to live the story every day.
Starred reviews from Library Journal and Booklist! All Manner of Things tells the story of the Jacobson family in 1960s West Michigan. Make sure you get your copy as soon as it’s released. Preorder today!
This coming Thursday (May 30, 2019) I’m having a release party for All Manner of Things at Baker Book House in Grand Rapids, MI. Just for a little fun, I’ve invited people to dress up in their best 1960s inspired outfits. Everyone who does…
The 1960s was a great decade for television. People enjoyed many (MANY) hours around the tube watching variety shows, comedies, and dramas. But it wasn’t just an era of entertaining TV, there was a whole lot of groundbreaking. Today I’m highlighting five shows that…
I’ll admit it, I’ve never been much of a make-up loving girl. As a matter of fact, I’ve only figured out how to put on eyeliner in the past 6 months. Friends, I’m 41 years old! But I am a fan of 1960s make-up…