Children’s Books
Lucky the Starfish
A heartwarming story celebrating friendship, self-worth, courage and embracing our differences. Lucky the Starfish reminds children that what makes us unique can become our greatest gift.
ISBN-13: 978-0578656922
The bookshelf
Stories and poems for kinder, more thoughtful living
Explore Susan’s children’s books, poetry and forthcoming short-form work.
Children’s Books
Heartfelt stories that help young readers explore friendship, self-worth, compassion and belonging.
Children’s Books
The Horse and the Swan
Illustrated by Natalie Grieco
A beautifully illustrated story exploring jealousy, compassion, forgiveness and friendship. Through memorable animal characters, children learn that kindness and understanding can transform relationships.
ISBN-13: 979-8999679109
Poetry
Reflective collections shaped by Susan’s attentive eye for human connection and thoughtful living.
Poetry
The Journey
A poetry collection reflecting on life, connection, change and the quiet moments that shape us.
ISBN-13: 9780578731148
Poetry
Visions
Thoughtful poems that invite readers to pause, notice and see the familiar with renewed perspective.
ISBN-13: 9780578590448
Poetry
Mindspeak: A Book of Days
The Mindspeaks are simple observations about life. They take big ideas—love, loss, courage, change, hope and forgiveness—and bring them back down to earth through ordinary moments and images: a flower, a cat, a storm cloud, a conversation or a memory. Each offers a small lesson, a different way of seeing and a reminder that wisdom is not reserved for philosophers. It lives all around us, waiting to be noticed.
Coming Soon
Poetry
Poems by Doris
These are the handwritten poems of Doris Gilda Menchell—written in her own voice over many years and now lovingly preserved by her daughter. Each poem is paired with a botanical illustration, celebrating the beauty of nature, memory and the words that live on.
Coming Soon
Mindspeak
Small poems. Spacious thoughts.
A collection of Susan’s short-form poetry is coming soon.
A collection of Susan’s Mindspeaks is coming soon. Brief observations distilled into just a few words—small thoughts with room to linger