by Susan Gabriel | Oct 13, 2014 | Nature, Southern writers
I write novels. I’ve even been known to write southern novels. And what makes southern novels “southern” is their sense of place. Not only are the characters quirky and sometimes bigger than life, but they are all also grounded in the landscape....
by Susan Gabriel | Sep 16, 2014 | Fearless Writing for Women, Writers and writing
Writing by the river is one of my favorite things to do, so I took a (less than) 3 minute video to share with you as a blog post. It gives you a sense of one of the things that inspires me to write. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to live in some beautiful...
by Susan Gabriel | Aug 13, 2013 | Life & family, Nature, Writers and writing
Have you ever done something that surprised yourself, in a good way? I recently finished something that I never thought I could actually do, and I have to admit I’m kind of proud of myself. If you’re in the mood for a quick story, I’d love to tell...
by Susan Gabriel | Apr 6, 2010 | Living in Colorado, Nature, To Inspire
Cairns / Trail Markers are something I saw a lot of while living in Colorado, especially on hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park, when above treeline. They mark the way when the trail disappears over solid rock surfaces. They also mark the tops of summits. To me,...