Susan Colleen Browne, Author
WELCOME!
I'm an author, creative writing instructor and mini-farmer living in the foothills of the Pacific Northwest. Most days, you'll find me tending our fruit and veggie-growing operation and our small flock of hens...but when my chores are done, I'm at my laptop, crafting Irish tales. In between trying to catch up on spring weeding, I'm putting the final touches on the next story in my Village of Ballydara series. It's a prequel to The Christmas Visitor, a short novella called The Secret Well.
You might be wondering, how did I come to write Irish stories, then turn up on a little farm…and write a memoir about it? Find out more at Meet Susan. For more Irish fun, I've got a list of favorite Irish movies and books to share.
It Only Takes Once... a soulful romantic comedy set in Ireland, and Book One in the Village of Ballydara Series.
Little Farm in the Foothills... a modern homesteading memoir
A lonely cottage in the Irish countryside...a rare snowstorm the night before Christmas Eve...
Recent widow Maeve O’Donoghue hasn’t the heart to celebrate Christmas this year, even though she’s taking care of her young granddaughters. All that changes when a mysterious stranger, a young woman, arrives at her home, seeking shelter for the night. In this tender, magical tale, an unexpected blessing, a mystical encounter and a bit of fairy lore helps a grieving family heal, and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. A Whitethorn Press ebook.
Do you enjoy Maeve Binchy's books? Or are you a fan of "Ballykissangel," the Irish comedy-drama series from BBC? Then you might like It Only Takes Once!
It's the story of a Dublin single mom seeking the perfect father figure for her son... and after taking refuge in a small village in the West of Ireland, what she discovers about love and forgiveness along the way.
A Whitethorn Press ebook.
Irish Stories of Love, Friendship and Family
The Christmas Visitor... a Village of Ballydara Short Story
In this wise, yet lighthearted story for gardeners, nature-lovers, and dreamers of all ages, follow a midlife couple's true-life pursuit of the "new" Great American Dream as they transform an old clearcut into a little homestead. A Whitethorn Press trade paperback and ebook.
"The Browne's foray into slower living in Whatcom County is an enjoyable read. Their delightful, yet very real, experiences in making the big leap toward their dreams make for a humorous and charming book."
...Washington State Librarian Jan Walsh
"A delightful account." ...The Bellingham Herald
News & Events
Here are a couple of my upcoming appearances:
"Authors & Artists Afternoon," Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Sudden Valley in Bellingham, Washington, 12 noon - 3pm.
Chuckanut Writers Conference, Bellingham Washington, Saturday, June 23: I'll be hosting a "Daily Writing" gathering, 8 am.
And check back here for updates about my upcoming writing classes at Whatcom Community College!
For more info about my books, events or to just say hi, feel free to contact me!
If you're interested in raising your own food, cooking with home-grown ingredients, and life on a small homestead, check out my Little Farm blog...You'll also find reviews of my memoir, Little Farm in the Foothills, book excerpts and more!
Susan
Photo: Kilmacduagh Monastery, County Galway, Ireland.
