by Susan Gabriel | Apr 6, 2021 | My Books!, Writers and writing
A book club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina recently read my novel Trueluck Summer (2016). They got in touch to ask me if I could Zoom or FaceTime into their meeting. Since I was already committed that evening, I invited them to email me any questions they might have...
by Susan Gabriel | Jan 28, 2021 | Photographs
Hi sweet readers. My African violets are blooming like crazy right now. I’ve nurtured these plants for decades, carrying them to all the different places I’ve lived. I often put objects from my personal life in my novels. I even named one of the main characters in...
by Susan Gabriel | Dec 17, 2020 | Books and Reading
What a crazy and challenging year 2020 has been. I hope you are well and resilient. I am trying to stay grateful and find the beauty in things. Some days are easier than others, but I trust we will get through this difficult time. Temple Secrets Series: Book 3 As you...
by Susan Gabriel | Oct 7, 2020 | Resilience Dispatch
Today is my birthday, and I thought I would celebrate the day by making a list of things I treasure. These are in no particular order, starting with … You! (my sweet readers, family, and friends) Courage Kindness Resilience Creativity Gratitude Goodness Grace...
by Susan Gabriel | Sep 4, 2020 | Resilience Dispatch
You matter to me. My first resilience dispatch was on March 19th, 2020. A national emergency had been declared. A pandemic was upon us. I wanted to do something to help my reader community. As a former counselor turned novelist, I have always believed in resilience....