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Hello folks,

Finally, I’m sharing both great and unfortunate news.

I’m pleased to announce that my book, Disappearance at Sycamore Grove: A Journey of Courage, Forgiveness, and Acceptance, received a Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence.

2026 Summer’s Best Book Winner: Genre Young Adult-Social Issues.

This novel is the third in my 'Journey' series featuring the return of a small band of teen friends, Harry the English Setter, and other adult characters in the fictitious town of Bellaire,...

Hello Foks,

With the nice warm (make that HOT!) weather, Calli has been persistent in veering towards the local park instead of our normal walking circuit around our sprawling neighborhood. She loves to trek through the grassy spots, rather than the park’s walking trail, sniffing and tracking the routes of rabbits, squirrels, and other doggy visitors. Despite her small fuzziness in her pink harness and name tag, I imagine she views herself as quite a brave and adventurous canine, which, of...

I’m delighted to announce that I have received a Silver Medal Award from Literary Titan for my newest novel, Trouble at OverTrails Farm: A Journey of Challenge, Persistence, and Awareness. Highlights of their review of the book include the following:

• “I liked how the book makes friendship its real engine. The mystery matters, but Nina’s fierce defense of Alex gives the story its pulse. Her anger is not reckless melodrama; it comes from moral clarity. She sees how quickly a vulnerable person...

Hi Folks,

Update

My BookBub author website, www.suannelewisauthor.com, was out of commission for a few days, but everything seems to be restored now, thankfully. Because my www.4stepsconnect.com needs some updating, I’ve begun working on that. I’ll keep you up to date on changes you will see there.

I’ve been developing a Pinterest account to feature my books, quotes, and related topics. You can find me on Pinterest as SuanneLewisAuthor (suannelewis0767). This has been a novel and challenging...

Hi folks,

Here’s some fun news regarding my newest “Journey” novel, Trouble at OverTrails Farm: A Journey of Challenge, Persistence, and Acceptance.

"My book is being featured in a special Giveaway!

One lucky winner will receive loads of eBooks and a brand-new Kindle!

Join the giveaway now and cross your fingers for a chance to win. Thank you for your continued support!

#BookGiveaway"

...

My three “Journey” novels featuring Nina, her English Setter Harry, and friends Alex, Meredith, and Miguel, take place in rural central Virginia. Its rolling hills, sunny fields, and winding roads are beautiful.

During recent drives through that area, with green leaves and spring blossoms emerging, my eyes seemed to focus on the bare, leafless silhouettes of large dead trees in the fields.

They were huge, stark caricatures of what they once were, branches spread, often shaped by the wind and...

Good morning, folks.

Book Sirens has included my recent novel, Trouble at OverTrails Farm: A Journey of Challenge, Persistence, and Awareness, in two bundles you might be interested in.

Writers are always grateful for reviews. It helps us sell our books and improve our craft.

Thank you.

Take care and be well,

Suanne

Hello Folks,

Mother’s Day is coming around soon, and I wanted to offer you a book sale for those women in your life who enjoy reading about dogs and life issues and those who never stop taking care of others long enough to take care of themselves.

Baxter Tales: Personally Transformed by A Basset Hound Who Taught Me About Coping with Change is now on sale on Amazon for $5.99.

This little inspirational book and Baxter’s adorable antics will help your special someone:

• Embrace change and uncertainty...

Heads-up folks,

My newest novel, Trouble at OverTrails Farm: A Journey of Challenge, Persistence, and Awareness, is available on Amazon as an eBook and will also be available in paperback on April 19, 2026.

I have registered the book on Book Sirens so that it is available for you to join my review team if you like. You may use the following link for access:

https://booksirens.com/book/SCVDP8C/Z7D3545

The book is perfect for readers who love:

• Cozy mysteries with heart, not horror
• Horses, barns,...

I’m pleased that I’ve completed editing and formatting my new book, Trouble at OverTrails Farm: A Journey of Challenge, Persistence, and Acceptance.

ASIN: B0GWJ7PS5B

The book is a clean, cozy mystery set at a therapeutic riding stable near a small, charming, rural town in central Virginia. It features a supportive group of teenage friends who investigate the untimely death of a young stable employee, whose death is being blamed on a disabled volunteer, a former student of the riding program....

Hello folks, and hopefully, happy early Spring,

Calli and I were out for a very breezy walk yesterday morning when I heard a rather loud ongoing conversation. Usually, my neighborhood is quite quiet in the early morning. I couldn’t make out the words of the conversation, but it seemed to get closer. I suddenly discovered the sounds were coming from overhead and were from a flock of geese, chatting with one another, ostensibly about the weather and the direction in which they were heading.

The...

Hello Folks,

I’ve finished the first draft of my new novel, which is both a combination of cozy mystery and YA literary fiction. I hope you’ll like it. I think it hits important social concepts the world seems to be struggling with now: kindness, trust and cooperation. I’m working with 100 Covers for the front cover and will share that with you soon, hopefully.

Trouble at OverTrails Farm: A Journey of Challenge, Persistence, and Acceptance by Suanne Lewis is a clean, cozy mystery set in a...

It’s 25 degrees Fahrenheit today, but with bright sunshine and no wind, it seems like a heat wave to me. I must be careful about the ice still underfoot.

Again, I’ve had a lapse in blogging this season because of another siege of family health problems, but we all seem to be healthy now. It’s so important to have great healthcare providers, and I am eternally grateful to the wonderful professionals our family has encountered.

Anyway, on to the book business. I wanted to offer a Valentine’s Day...

Happy New Year Folks,

I’ve recently been consumed with family health issues as well as winter and holiday preparations. It’s good to be back!

A few days ago, I received a great end of year gift. My book, Bridges of Resilience: A Teenage Journey of Friendship, Courage, and Discovery won a SILVER Medal from the Global Book Awards in the category Teen and Young Adult - Literature & Fiction for 2025.

ISBN 979-8-9910070-1-6

I’m so pleased. Winning the award...

As she prepared for her Senior Center yoga class, Laura considered how she would describe her cross-country return from New Mexico to Virginia to her interested class members. Her memories returned to that time in her young life, as she clearly visualized those surroundings and circumstances . . ..

Cal and Judy were busy in the fenced-in area behind their house playing with a passel of young Belgian Malinois pups, plus one mature dog who seemed to be supervising the rowdy behavior. Stark...

I’m pleased that my non-fiction book on stress relief and self-care is finally published and available to the public. It is a combination of my self-care choices for the past many decades and a call to those who frequently ignore their own self-care in the busy pursuit of caring for others: other people, pets, institutions, environment, you name it.

While most of the self-care topics I introduce in the book can be life-long pursuits, I’ve chosen sample techniques that require minimal time...

My new book, Move Beyond Burnout: Self-Care for Those Who Never Stop Giving is currently on pre-order on Amazon. The paperback version will be published on 10-20-25.

I’m excited to have finished the writing, editing, and formatting of this book as it is a culmination of practices I’ve used, taught, and written about for decades. Simply put, the book is about the highlights of my self-care journey through life’s challenges.

Move Beyond Burnout is designed as a resource for busy people,...

Gram’s story-Episode 4

Laura Devane was back at the Bellaire Senior Center for her weekly yoga class. She wryly considered the coffee break her personal grilling by class members about her previous life in New Mexico before returning to Virginia. She didn’t mind the frank curiosity, because it gave her an opportunity to review her life decisions and what they had meant to her as a young woman. The reflections, however, brought up some intense memories that she had managed to resolve or bury...

Good morning, folks,

I’m at the final edit stage of my new non-fiction book and have found a title I think will resonate with many individuals these days. The book’s title, A Respite for Caregivers: Learn Simple Holistic Approaches to Self- Care, speaks to busy people who are devoted to caring for others, minimizing time left for their personal wellness and stress release. Most of the techniques presented can be accomplished in 5-10 minutes or repeated or combined with other healthful...

Laura was greeted by Kelly, the receptionist who was young, friendly, casually dressed. Kelly was lovely with long, flowing black hair and a bright smile.

“Hi Laura. Your folks are ready for you. I think they’re as interested in your stories as the class itself. You’ve been getting great reviews!”

Laura’s forehead wrinkled in a surprised reaction, as she laughed, “Oh my, I hope I’m not creating a drama!”

“No, you’re fascinating, and it’s fun to find out how other people have lived.”

Laura smiled...