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ABOUT SUSAN
Susan Stitely grew into
a spirited and adventurous young woman in Tylersburg,
Pennsylvania, where she married the man of her dreams and rode
off into the sunset in a Chevy pickup. She received a B.S. in
Forest Land Management from Penn State and feels passionately
about the outdoors. She enjoys traveling, caving, and reading
with her two young princesses in training. Her travels led her
to Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, where she now resides in a castle
of her own making. Susan has discovered that the journey we
call life is full of extraordinary opportunities and each
adventure lies within the eyes of the beholder.
As a storyteller, Susan strives to give her readers
more than just a juicy read and racy exploits. Like the darkest
caverns of J-4, she delves into the deepest crevices of the
human mind, providing an analytical viewpoint. Nothing is
sacred, yet every plot weighs heavily with underlying factors
that sanctify the heart. Susan’s ambitions as a writer fuels her
desire to succeed, ultimately leaving the hearts of her readers
to measure true success.
As a mother, Susan describes motherhood as being the
most rewarding and challenging aspects in her life. She rears
her daughters by asking questions like: What direction do I see
their young lives going? Will their childhood affect them as
adolescents? What can I do to steer them into dynamic and
blissful adults? Such questions are as true to the fictitious
world as they are to our own. She firmly believes what we do
today will ultimately affect and influence our children
tomorrow.
As a wife, Susan describes her marriage as an enchanted
fable – believing she’s found her twin soul. She tackles
tribulations head on with an optimistic and often wistful
analysis on love and longevity. Live and Learn, that’s her
motto. One must first live before they can learn but one must
learn to live before they can truly love another. Susan’s
romantic views, clearly ingrained within a melodic mind,
compliment her hearts pursuits as a mother, as a wife, and as an
extraordinary novelist.
INTERVIEW
Q: What inspires you to write?
A: Everything! The world in whole is
bursting with imaginative possibilities and note worthy
people. I carry a small notebook everywhere I venture to
capture any and all notable comments and scenes. The human
race is thought provoking. We are lurid creatures of habit,
though we may not admit it. We eat, sleep, work, and
yes…make whoopi. Writing allows me to eat my favorite foods
(finger foods), fantasize over juicy plots, explore
unbridled whoopi, and retire for the evening feeling
satisfied with my writing endeavors.
Q: Does writing affect your
sensuality?
A: Absolutely. I could never write about
something that isn’t conceivable in the true-to-life visage.
Therefore, I always experiment with my husband. I’ll portray
the essence of a current heroine with seductive charm or
exuberant sass, depending on characteristic traits. He’s a
very lucky man, or so I’ve been told.
Q: Who is your ideal heroine?
A: I prefer heroines that are strong and
compassionate. My heroines are neither leaders nor
followers. They meander, weaving in and out of any situation
I set forth. They are doves in search of eternal mates and
must fly with their own wings. They’re playful, witty, and
beautiful, both inside and out. They’re resourceful and know
exactly what they want from an Alpha male.
Q: With that said, what kind of Alpha
males do these heroines search for?
A: Strong and capable! An alpha male must be
strong enough to follow the heroine to hell and back but
capable of turning said hell into a sensual and pleasurable
experience. He must be willing to sacrifice his own life in
the name of love. An alpha male lacks nothing while seeking
his twin soul. He is peerless and unscrupulous enough to
have any woman. He is an incredible lover with undeniable
tastes. Carnal instincts flow freely throughout his veins,
fueling mannish desires.
Q: Do you have a “writing formula”
that you adhere to?
A: No. I keep all options out on the table
so to speak. I allow the plot to develop naturally, which
generates intricate subplots. I prefer to write epic novels
that are complex, dynamic, and fundamentally dark.
Q: Explain Dark?
A: I prefer tortured souls and evil rogues
to happy-go-lucky and sappy plots. I pick apart the human
soul until I find what makes the heart tick. Once I find
what I’m looking for, I wring out the emotions unto paper.
The heroines and alpha males must fight to overcome what
their hearts perceive as guarded. Their conflicts fuel the
plot’s desire to see them fail. True love prevails only when
the plot deems the heart worthy.
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