Susan Souza is a writer and author of children’s picture books, memoir and nonfiction. She is also a singer, songwriter, musician, and crafter—a lover of life and an unapologetic nonconformist whose voice carries both grit and tenderness. She delights in chasing new horizons, celebrating her quirks, and wearing her childlike spirit as a badge of joy.

Rooted in the charm of the Northeast, she makes her home in a small Southcoast lake community, where her backyard welcomes a lively parade of squirrels, birds, ducks, rabbits, and the occasional turtle. Sharing her home are female felines: Scully, a playful and wise black beauty, and LucyLu, a mischievous, lovable tortoiseshell with lots of tortitude. Together, they are her muses, companions, and co-conspirators in living life playfully and truthfully.