I’m Susan Sears — a registered nurse, writer, and lifelong storyteller.
Who I am: For over twenty years, I’ve worked as a registered nurse. I have worked primarily in pediatrics, walking alongside children and families through moments of fear, hope, and healing. Those experiences shaped not only who I am, but how I tell stories — with compassion, attentiveness, and respect for the quiet strength found in everyday lives.
What I write: I write children’s books that honor imagination, emotional growth, and kindness. My stories for young readers are created to reassure, encourage, and celebrate the wonder of being a child — whether at home, in the classroom, or during life’s more difficult moments.
I also write historical fiction for adults, drawn to stories rooted in faith, memory, strength, and legacy. My adult novels explore ordinary people shaped by extraordinary times — stories of migration, family, loss, courage, and the enduring ties that bind generations together. History, for me, is not distant or abstract; it is personal, lived, and carried forward through story.
Alongside my creative writing, I also have professional experience writing in the healthcare space.
Why I write: Though these audiences may seem different, they are deeply connected. At the heart of all my writing is the same purpose: to tell stories that matter — stories that offer comfort, reflection, and meaning at every stage of life.
Beyond Writing: When I’m not writing or working as a nurse, I enjoy spending time with my family, caring for our pets, and finding peace outdoors, often fly-fishing—a practice that mirrors much of my writing life: patient, attentive, and grounded in presence.
Thank you for being here. Whether you’ve arrived looking for a children’s story or an adult novel shaped by history, I’m grateful you’ve found your way to this space.
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Small Author Bio
Susan Sears is a registered nurse with over twenty years of clinical experience and an author of children’s books and adult historical fiction. Her work is shaped by themes of compassion, resilience, faith, and the human experience, written for readers at every stage of life.
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