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Authors: Susan Meier
Chasing the Runaway Bride (26 page)
One of eleven children, Susan was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania and continues to live there with her husband, son, and two very personable cats. A one-time legal secretary and former regional director for a charitable organization, Susan found her bliss when she became a published novelist. She’s visited ski lodges and candy factories for research and works in her pajamas.
But the real joy of her job is creating stories about women for women. She’s tackled issues like infertility, losing a child, and becoming widowed. Her favorite stories are those that inspire laughter through tears.
Susan is an avid but terrible golfer and a woman who desperately wants to learn to cook without having to involve the fire department.
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