Welcome to susancolleenbrowne.com!

Author & Creative Writing Instructor

Susan Colleen Browne is the author of a memoir, Little Farm in the Foothills: A Boomer Couple's Search for the Slow Life...which was selected for the Washington State Library's 2010 Summer Reads booklist!

"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

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. Here's a sample of reviews and a book excerpt. See more at www.littlefarminthefoothills.com.

Interested in a "sequel" to Little Farm in the Foothills? You'll find the latest stories and pics at the Little Farm blog, including living locally, gardening tips, and chicken tales!

Little Farm in the Foothills is now available as a Kindle ebook on Amazon.com!

Just released… Susan's debut novel, It Only Takes Once, a soulful romantic comedy set in Ireland (Whitethorn Press 2011, ISBN 978-0-9816077-2-6).

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 what she discovers about love and forgiveness along the way. Here's an excerpt. You can find It Only Takes Once on Amazon.com for the Kindle and BN.com for the Nook!

How did one Irish-American novelist come to write Irish stories, then turn up on a little farm…and write a memoir about it? Here's Susan's story! For more Irish fun, check out her list of her favorite Irish books and movies, including recent novels from Marian Keyes and Maeve Binchy, and a transcendent picture book, "The Wee Christmas Cabin of Carn-na-ween."

News and Workshops...

Susan recently appeared at the inaugural Chuckanut Writer's Conference to present “Show Me the Money: Self-Publishing Dollars and Sense,” lead a morning journaling session, and participate in a non-fiction author panel. All this takes place at Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, Washington. Watch for an update here about next year's conference!

In July, Susan teaches Summer Creative Writing Camp at WCC, Wednesdays the 13th and 20th! For more information, visit Susan's Classes and Workshops page.

And more book news... The Curse of the Corpse Bride, Susan's new Middle Grade "novelette" is available as a free ebook!

Morgan has chosen the coolest costume ever... a dead bride. But when she finds a strange fortune-telling machine at the mall on Halloween, she has no way of knowing that she has encountered some powerful magic... and entered a world where her Halloween costume has become all too real. Will Morgan and her best friend Claire be able to break the spell? Or is Morgan doomed to be cursed by the Corpse Bride forever?

Susan's next novel is another Irish comedy-drama, Mother Love. Like It Only Takes Once, Mother Love is a story of love, friendship, and family, and features an unforgettable heroine, Grainne Larkin. Grainne's a bit of a Scarlett O'Hara with baby hunger... and here's a preview.

You'll find new items in Susan's potpourri of Irish books and films... including three great DVDs: two movies with a paranormal flavor, "Ondine" starring Colin Farrell, and "The Eclipse" featuring Ciaran Hinds, and a delightful Amy Adams romantic comedy. Turn on the telly and start the popcorn!