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 19, 2015 | Southern writers
Calling all Southern Writers of Southern Fiction: Pat Conroy at Story River Books says it is a joy to discover new Southern writers who wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to be published, and he feels a responsibility to help out. That’s good news for...
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 | Mar 12, 2015 | Southern writers
Please celebrate with me! I am super-excited to announce the release of my 7th book, Temple Secrets. 2015 has already been a big year, with the release of Grace, Grits, and Ghosts: Southern Short Stories last month, which I like to think of as an appetizer before the...
by Susan Gabriel | Feb 25, 2015 | Southern writers
When my first novel Seeking Sara Summers came out of the chute, I was terrified. I don’t think I slept for six months after it debuted in August of 2008. Like many first-time authors I was worried that nobody would like it, the reviews would be horrible, and...
