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Young Girl Reading c 1769Jean Honoré Fragonard Years ago, while participating in a 4-month publishing workshop. I was asked to describe my Ideal Reader: She loves to travel and adores…

I haven't done enough marketing for Rain Dodging. I am introverted when it comes to getting myself out there for my book. Here is a podcast. We touch on 'The…

When I left my teaching position in May of 2020, I knew that if I wanted to get Rain Dodging published, I needed to learn about current publishing practices. It wasn't the…

I am attending the summit . . . see you Tuesday:) Here I sit! Schedule: WIP_PRINTABLE-SCHEDULE-2

I must share this post from: Ronna Detrick* post 1/28/24 A few days ago, someone asked, “Why do you write?”   “I write because it is the space in which…

I stumbled upon a recent review of my book. Humbling. Makes me want to order a copy Humor me? Every person has broken pieces in their lives. Some of us…

https://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/rain-dodging/ RAIN DODGING A SCHOLAR'S ROMP THROUGH BRITAIN IN SEARCH OF A STUART QUEEN Susan J Godwin She Writes Press (Oct 17, 2023) Softcover $17.95 (296pp)  978-1-64742-569-2 A layered scholar’s memoir, Susan J. Godwin’s Rain Dodging details and…

"Oxford’s word of the year 2023 is just brimming with charisma" -CNN https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/04/world/oxford-word-of-the-year-2023-intl-scli-gbr/index.html Language experts choosing the 2023 Oxford word of the year selected a relative newcomer, rizz, for the top spot. Derived…

15 years ago I began my Rain Dodging quest. Today the book is out! Thank you to all who have been encouraging,

In honor of the publication of Rain Dodging next Thursday.In honor of the magic of books: Top Ten Must Have Picture Books  DateTitleAuthorbooks sold 11955Harold and the Purple Crayon  Crockett Johnson2,000,000+.   21969The Very…