Latest “Susan Maddy J” Blog Posts
Leaving and Letting Go
“Letting go” seems to be a popular theme for me lately. This past year I had yet another of my writings published in a “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book–this particular collection was focused on the topic “Let It Go: 101 Stories of Forgiveness & Freedom”–and I’d also been making a point lately of letting…
Making Space for Grace
We are all the same. We all come into this world, live our lives (short or long) and then leave this world. We all carry emotional pain. And with that, we carry the tendency to hurt others as we have been hurt or at the level we’ve been hurt, whether knowingly or unknowingly. We all…
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The [Not-So] Great Juggling Act
It’s still January as I write this, but already I’m mentally focused on spring cleaning. I’m eager to reorganize my home, my work desk, and the way I approach my day. I really want to make time for activities I’d much rather do (most especially creative activities), but recognize I must first make room for…
“Chicken Soup for the Soul” Books: This Makes 5
Well, I’ve just opened a box of books shipped to me from SIMON & SCHUSTER publishing. Yep! I did it again… one of my stories has made it into another “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book. 😊 As of May 30, 2023, a new Chicken Soup book has been released: “Chicken Soup for the Soul:…
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Who is that?
Hi, I’m Susan. Previously a computer science professional, I began expanding my writing knowledge for work and for pleasure back in 2011.
Initially, I did grant writing for nonprofit organizations while also creating several personal blogs on topics of interest to me (including one about personal growth and one about the build of my teardrop trailer and my family’s travels in it). At some point, I also joined a writers’ group and connected with a former TV producer who then hired me to do extensive development editing for his personal memoir.
In 2015, I wrote an article for “Parachutist” magazine on the passing of a true legend of parachuting who innovated the currently well-known “buddy system” of jumping.
In 2023, I had the pleasure of sharing a byline for a short writing I did to accompany a photo by Robert Rausch (a globally-renowned photographer, artist and luxury designer) to be included in an issue of his absolutely gorgeous creative journal known as “theStudio Journal.”
Somewhere along the way since 2011, I have also been published six times in “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books, which I suppose has become a bit of a hobby at this point [smile].
Another addictive hobby of mine since around 2018 has been jewelry making (wire wrapping and weaving, in particular). When I’m not writing or making jewelry, my family and I spend time hiking and camping in the western U.S. where we visit beautiful places and meet interesting people while recharging our batteries and souls.
Let’s hang out
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