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Susan Kicklighter

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in Saint Augustine, FL, The United States
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Romance, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

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Susan Kicklighter is a Florida native who takes pride in her Southern roots. With a history degree from the University of North Florida and 20+ years of professional writing experience, Susan authored her debut novel, Shine: A Prohibition Love Story, to inspire readers to chase big dreams, keep the faith and let love be their guide. In Shine, she shares the intriguing microcosm of Colquitt, Georgia, her father’s hometown. Cattle disputes, mayhaw jelly and bootlegging are patchwork pieces of Susan’s heritage that she wove into Shine.

Susan, husband Chris, their two daughters, and Cookie and Bo, most beloved mutts, live in Northeast Florida where they enjoy the beaches and the St. Johns River, weekend trips to Southeast Georgia and watching At ...more

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Susan Kicklighter A modern-day romance set in Northeast Florida. MC is a single, nursery owner (plants not kids) in her late 20s. Working title is Peaches and I hope to…moreA modern-day romance set in Northeast Florida. MC is a single, nursery owner (plants not kids) in her late 20s. Working title is Peaches and I hope to publish in late 2023.(less)
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“If you were music, I would listen to you ceaselessly, and my low spirits would brighten up.”
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“You're only young once, they say, but doesn't it go on for a long time? More years than you can bear.”
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“Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish.”
― Anne Bradstreet
tags: authority, brute-force, force, oppression, wisdom
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“Wit is the unexpected copulation of ideas.”
― Patrick O'Brian, The Hundred Days
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― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
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message 5: by Mahayana
May 10, 2022 12:40PM

Mahayana Dugast Greetings from Ireland and thank you for the connection Suki and good luck with the novel!


message 4: by Brigitte
Mar 10, 2015 02:58PM

Brigitte Thank you for the friendvite Susan :)


message 3: by Carole
Sep 09, 2014 03:02PM

Carole Gill Hi Susan, thanks for the friendship!


message 2: by Rosanna
Sep 09, 2014 01:38PM

Rosanna Leo Howdy Susan! Glad to see you here. Jamie kisses!


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Sep 09, 2014 01:24PM

Alice Thanks for the friend request Susan! ;)


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