I'm Susan, and I love a good story.
When I finished journalism school, I remember telling my husband, “I know how to write. Now, I just need to go live life, so I have something to write about.”
It’s been a few decades, and I’ve collected plenty of life experiences to share. After having three kids, I am now an expert on navigating food allergies, pediatric surgeries, nerf battles, navigating homeschool and public school, and more.
I’ve walked with my photographer husband through Aspen groves and mountain streams while we spent 22 years living in and near Yosemite National Park in California. I homeschooled my children through their elementary school years, and now have two in college and one in Middle School.
I worked with my husband to launch and run a custom photo lab, West Coast Imaging, which we operated for 19 years until 2017, when we closed our business moved to Nashville, Tennessee.
I now work full time as a writer and editor for Allen Jackson Ministries, the media ministry of World Outreach Church. It’s a place where God moves constantly.
My articles have been published in the Christian Post, Art Business News, Yosemite Guide, Nation’s Restaurant News, MOPS.org, yosemite.org, USA Today, among others. I’ve helped write and edit many books, articles, and presentations as a freelance writer and ghostwriter.
As a speaker, I’ve delivered encouraging messages to a wide variety of groups—moms, wives, parents, writers, artists, and emerging leaders—on a number of topics. My goal is to provide encouragement and support through real-life examples, Scripture, personal experience, and the Holy Spirit's leading.
This Substack is the place where I share stories about life, God, and whatever else begs to be written. If you enjoy my writing and perspectives, please subscribe. It’s free, and it will help me keep in touch with you (I’ll send most of my new posts directly to your email!).
Specializations:
Highly experienced in writing for Christian publications, including OpEds, short-form content, devotionals, books, and ghost writing. I also have an extensive background in technical writing, particularly as it relates to photography and digital imaging. Other topics I've covered include Fine Art, Lifestyle, Travel, National Parks, Retail Sales, Home Schooling, and Motherhood.
Other Areas of Expertise:
Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Quickbooks, Quickbooks Online, Accounting for small businesses, and Human Resources for small businesses.
Places I’ve called home:
(It appears I’m doing a slow tour of the entire USA.)
Flint, Michigan (where I was born and spent my early years)
Perrysburg, Ohio (where I went to high school and met my husband—yes, we met in high school)
Athens, Ohio (I earned my BSJ at Ohio University)
Yosemite National Park, California (I worked at The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley)
Oakhurst, California (My home for 20+ busy and exciting years.)
Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Where I live now!)
