Susan was born in San Francisco and grew up in Marin County, California. At a young age, she knew that she would follow a creative path. Susan studied textile design at the FIDM in Los Angeles. She has worked as an illustrator, designer for children's clothing and created custom art for a hat company. Susan is highly driven and loves to help people. She lives in southern New Mexico with her husband. Susan enjoys writing, creating abstract art, dancing, eating veggies from the garden and seeing roadrunners. Mama - My Favorite Person in the Whole World - Has Something Called Dementia is Susan's first children's book.