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Susan Wingate

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in Phoenix, The United States
August 12, 1958

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"My love of books is largely due to the Sevilla Elementary School librarian. I ran to her to tell on Jeff Sloggins who, after slurping spinach around in his mouth, gagged, choked, then barfed on our table in the school cafeteria." ~Susan Wingate

Susan Wingate holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Lindenwood University. Her poetry, short stories, and essays have been published in journals such as the Virginia Quarterly Review, the Superstition Review, and Suspense Magazine, as well as others.

Susan's novel, How the Deer Moon Hungers received eight book awards. Susan is a proud member of PENAmerica.

Susan Wingate writes about big trouble in small towns and is the primary caregiver of her husband who suffers from frontotemporal dem
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Susan Wingate Hello Kim! What a lovely offer to read and review books for us here. You may want to post a new topic in "discussions" offering this to anyone in the …moreHello Kim! What a lovely offer to read and review books for us here. You may want to post a new topic in "discussions" offering this to anyone in the group. I'm sure they would all be thrilled.

As for your health issues, I'm so sorry. I will pray that you find relief from pain, suffering and your struggles as you move on to the next chapter of your life.
God bless you, Susan.(less)
Susan Wingate The stories. The characters and figuring out how to take an idea and make it into a full blown novel. Oh, and wearing sweats all day long. That's pret…moreThe stories. The characters and figuring out how to take an idea and make it into a full blown novel. Oh, and wearing sweats all day long. That's pretty awesome.(less)
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“[When asked about Writing Conferences]

"You meet people that will change your life.”
Susan Wingate, Drowning

“Bravery in a fictional character is one thing--it's easy to imagine and easy to write. Bravery in real life offers many challenges. We want to believe we will be brave if a situation requires us to. But if we over-think it, we will certainly fail. One simply needs to act toward the best possible result rather than to ponder all of the possibilities.”
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“Women are interesting characters. Their very nature breeds mystery.”
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“[When asked about Writing Conferences]

"You meet people that will change your life.”
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“The satisfaction I feel from finishing another story is tantamount to, say, crossing the finish line for the career marathoner.”
Susan Wingate, The Deer Effect

“Bravery in a fictional character is one thing--it's easy to imagine and easy to write. Bravery in real life offers many challenges. We want to believe we will be brave if a situation requires us to. But if we over-think it, we will certainly fail. One simply needs to act toward the best possible result rather than to ponder all of the possibilities.”
Susan Wingate, The Deer Effect

“Women are interesting characters. Their very nature breeds mystery.”
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“Writing without revising is the literary equivalent of waltzing gaily out of the house in your underwear.”
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Richard Dominguez Thank you for the friend


message 11: by Simon

Simon Thanks for looking me up, Susan.


message 10: by Ceet

Ceet Ceet Please follow the link for a free preview of my new book "Mentality" Your feedback is greatly needed and appreciated. Thank You.
http://www.amazon.com/Mentality-ebook...


message 9: by Susan

Susan Wingate Thanks everyone. I just figured out (Doi) how to add my FB friends. -S :)


message 8: by Dana

Dana Davis Thanks for the GR friend request, Susan. Have a fabulous week!


message 7: by Mikho

Mikho Mosulishvili Hi Susan,
This is my link too - https://www.facebook.com/mimosu

Best,
Mikho


message 6: by Susan

Susan Wingate Melissa wrote: "So happy to connect with you. I can't wait to dig into some of your books!"

Skwee! We'll have a book exchange! Your book looks wonderful. :)


Melissa Studdard So happy to connect with you. I can't wait to dig into some of your books!


message 4: by Susan

Susan Wingate Harlequin Books wrote: "Hello Susan, it is a pleasure to meet you."

The pleasure is all mine. Bests! Susan


Harlequin Books Hello Susan, it is a pleasure to meet you.


message 2: by Kathy

Kathy Kulig Hi Susan, Thanks for the friendlink. Have a good week.


Carolyn Hello there, Susan.
Aren't we also connected on Twitter?


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