by Susan Gabriel | Jun 18, 2015 | My Books!, Southern writers
Esteemed book reviewer, Kirkus Reviews, has weighed in on my latest southern gothic novel, Temple Secrets. It’s always a relief when these reviews don’t involve any weeping on my part, unless it’s joyful weeping, which I’ve been known to do,...
by Susan Gabriel | May 12, 2015 | My Books!, Southern writers
Are you interested in receiving free audio books of Grace, Grits and Ghosts: Southern Short Stories or my latest novel, Temple Secrets? Then read on. (Please note: If you’re on my newsletter list, you’ve already received this announcement.) Did your mom or...
by Susan Gabriel | Mar 24, 2015 | My Books!, Southern writers
Dr. Brene Brown, who gave a wildly popular TED talk (over 19 million views!) called The Power of Vulnerability, says a vulnerability hangover is: “The feeling that sweeps over us after we feel the need to connect– and we share something deeply...
by Susan Gabriel | Feb 19, 2015 | My Books!, Southern writers
If you don’t receive my newsletter, you may not have heard my big news so here it is: Need a quick escape that doesn’t involve calories or committing to a long novel or a full-length film? I’ve got just the thing, and I’m super excited to tell...
by Susan Gabriel | Jan 20, 2015 | My Books!
In a month, my newest novel Temple Secrets will be published. YAY!! Before that happens, there are dozens of details that have to be handled. One of those details is creating a book description. A book description is what goes on the back cover, as well as in the...
by Susan Gabriel | Nov 11, 2014 | My Books!, Southern writers
Abandoned houses, eccentric relatives, murderers, rapists and preachers all show up in Southern Gothic Novels. These tales often contain flawed, bigger-than-life characters. Characters who are quirky, intense, and often commit a necessary sin to set them firmly on the...
