Susan Colleen Browne is the author of a memoir, Little Farm in the Foothills: A Boomer Couple's Search for the Slow Life (Whitethorn Press, 2009).

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 an excerpt.

Little Farm in the Foothills has been selected for the Washington State Library's 2010 Summer Reads booklist!

"A delightful account" ...The Bellingham Herald.

Here's the full review, "Memoir shows how simple life is hard work."

"I loved your book. It tells volumes about finding and building a new lifestyle and reminds me a little of A Year in Provence." ...Kenneth A. Morrow, author of A Boyhood in Nelson.

For more about Little Farm in the Foothills, to check out some reviews, or where you can find the book, visit www.littlefarminthefoothills.com. You'll also find a list of Susan's favorite gardening and homesteading resources too!

Interested in gardening, backyard farming, and growing your own food? Susan shares stories and pics from Berryridge Farm at www.littlefarminthefoothills.blogspot.com.

What's New...

Little Farm in the Foothills is now part of Amazon.com's "Search Inside the Book" program! See the book listing here.

Coming Soon... Little Farm in the Foothills ebook version!

This summer, Susan teaches "Summer Creative Writing Experience," June 30 and July 7 at Whatcom Community College.

Do you have stories you long to tell but need a creative spark to get started? Join Susan for this fun and inspiring summer writing experience! We'll write in class and brainstorm together to bring your fiction or non-fiction ideas to the page, and work on several short pieces. You'll also receive tips on starting a critique group. Bring pen and paper or laptop, and discover the joys of storytelling!

For more information, visit Susan's Classes and Workshops page and www.whatcomcommunityed.com.

A creative writing instructor at Whatcom Community College, Susan has also penned several novels, drawing on her Irish heritage to create fun women's stories set in Ireland. She invites you to take a look at two of her novels, It Only Takes Once and Baby Love.

Interested in Ireland and all things Irish, like Susan? Here's a potpourri of Irish-themed books and films!

Susan welcomes your questions and comments. Please click here to contact her.