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Is there a book you are longing to write . . . A story you are yearning to share? Are you someone who has a book inside that is just burning to get out? Whatever your reasons for wanting to (or excuses for not wanting to) write a book, Be the Author of Your Life offers invaluable advice and information on how to focus you
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Susanne Severeid
SUSANNE SEVEREID is an award-winning author, actor, public speaker and book creation coach with an extensive international background in television and radio, including hosting an Emmy Award-winning PBS television documentary on Auschwitz. Her writing has been published in books, magazines, newspapers and online. Co-host/co-producer of the radio program, "Courageous Grief Talk," she was also a regular columnist for the Ashland Daily Tidings ("Mocha Musings"). Her website is: www.susannesevereid.com Susanne's most recent book, "Be the Author of Your Life! Writing and Self-Publishing the Book of Your Dreams" is an invaluable guide on how to focus your creative juices and get your book written and published. Another of Susanne's books, "Mocha Musings: Reflections on life, love, and chance encounters" is earning high praise. Severeid's collection of essays on everyday slices of life ranging from the love of an old dog and women's issues, to the Dalai Lama and living our best life are inspirational and are laced with warmth, wit, and wisdom. "Susanne Severeid is that rare writer . . . she offers balanced, insightful, informative essays that reflect not only knowledge, but also soul." (Bert Etling, editor, Daily Tidings newspaper.) Her previous books include: "When Someone You Love Is Dying, Some Thoughts To Help You Through," a book developed to help those navigating the process of being there for someone who is very ill or dying. It has been called "invaluable" for hospice programs, hospitals, caregivers and families. "This book will help guide you with compassion and beauty." Pablo van Renterghem, award-winning photographer, shot the photographs featured in When Someone You Love Is Dying. Visit his website at: www.pablovanphotography.com She is the author of "The Death of Milly Mahoney," an award-winning murder mystery set against the backdrop of Los Angeles and the Hollywood film industry business, in which Susanne weaves in her own knowledge and background as a former model/actress. "A fine novel. Milly grabs your attention from the start, with well-crafted characters, a plot that twists and turns, and a conclusion that satisfies." Karen Hanen, host of Art Beat, KONP Radio "De Dood van Milly," Dutch language translation of "The Death of Milly Mahoney." For more about Susanne, visit her website at: www.susannnesevereid.com
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