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S.Q. Orpin

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Suzy Quenneville-Orpin is a Canadian-born author known for her emotionally resonant women’s fiction and mystery novels. A longtime Career Readiness Instructor, Suzy draws on her real-world insights to craft powerful stories of love, loss, perseverance, and triumph. Her novels, rich with relatable characters and deeply layered emotional journeys, offer readers not just compelling plots but profound reflections on the human experience.

Writing under the name S.Q. Orpin, Suzy explores themes of resilience and depth, illuminating the inner strength people summon in the face of life’s hardest trials. Her work is known for its emotional mysteries, not just whodunits but why-dunits. Driven by personal stakes and intricate relationships, set in evoc
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S.Q. Orpin I love a good mystery! 30 years ago, I moved to California from Ontario, Canada. We came for a year, but through twists and turns of events, that stre…moreI love a good mystery! 30 years ago, I moved to California from Ontario, Canada. We came for a year, but through twists and turns of events, that stretched to decades. We had left our cottage packed with all our belongings and it remained that way for a long time. I've always felt that would make an intriguing story to revisit the past. This year I'm basing a new romantic intrigue novel on that area and will be featuring some of the history and local superstitions.(less)
S.Q. Orpin This is a tough one! So often I like one character, but find the other lacking in substance. I'm more of an intrigue and thriller reader, rather than …moreThis is a tough one! So often I like one character, but find the other lacking in substance. I'm more of an intrigue and thriller reader, rather than romance. I want my heroine to be as tough as the hero, but share an impenetrable bond. In a lot of chick-lit, it's female focused, so the hero is a side character. With all of that said, I have to go with one of my all time favourites, Outlander, by Diana Gabaldon. Not only do I love Jamie and Claire, but Frank is a stand-up guy, adding to the complication. The writing style was a strong influence, as well as the amazing story line that transported me to another time. These are all things I consider in my own writing, hoping to deliver diverse and deep characters in both sexes, both committed to a lasting love.(less)
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I've noticed a trend lately. Novels are told in first person and are apologetically sympathetic to the sensitive nature of readers. Some authors handle first person really well, building a complex and intriguing character who can carry a story. More often, though, I'm bored with the repetition as the main character seeks to understand what other characters are feeling, (typically I've figured it o Read more of this blog post »
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Lots of good information makes this a nice reference guide. The recipes are simple, although a bit repetitive. I like the way the book is organized to easily find what you need. Recipe photos would add value.
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