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Susan Frances Morris
I'm thrilled to share my Creative Nonfiction Writing journey with you. Every word is a reflection of my inner voice. Explore my insights and the stories that matter to me.
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About The Author
Susan Frances Morris is the award-winning author of a memoir titled The Sensitive One, published by She Writes Press in August 2021. Foreword Review awarded The Sensitive One the 2021 Gold Winner for autobiography and memoir.
An inspirational story of redemption—a woman who escapes harrowing circumstances and starts anew—but also a story of how our legacy lives within us and how healing from the adverse effects of childhood can genuinely take a lifetime.
Susan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a Creative Writing Certificate from UCLA Extension. She is currently enrolled in the MFA program in Creative Nonfiction Writing at Bay Path University with a focus on Narrative Medicine.
Her work has appeared in Authority Magazine, Covey Club, and The Stylist-UK. She is also a blogger for the CPTSD Foundation. Susan was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, the second oldest of seven siblings with two sets of twins, and currently resides with her husband in Plymouth, MA.
Our Books
Our Story
I write because I need to. It feeds my soul.
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Creative Nonfiction
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Memoir
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Poetry
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Personal Essays
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Children's Books
My writing is primarily creative nonfiction, taking the form of narratives, poetry, and essays. It is with courage learned in overcoming a traumatic past that I venture forth to write from my heart with truth and compassion, stirring my readers to the things that matter to me: the strength of the human spirit, women's rights, trauma, healing, love, loss, and the power of self-expression.
My writing is motivated by a sincere desire to positively impact my readers. I write from my heart with truth and compassion, sharing personal experiences and insights to foster a sense of shared humanity.
My philosophy, summed up in the words of Shakespeare, is: "This above all: to thine own self be true."
About The Books
The Sensitive One
At age fifty, I was diagnosed with Breast cancer- invasive ductal carcinoma- out of the blue. I was desperate at the beginning to pinpoint the causes, risks, diagnoses, cures, and more. My story asks the question, Did my Traumatic Childhood cause my breast cancer?
One night, I typed a question in my search engine: "What are the risk factors of getting breast cancer?" I was surprised to discover research showing that long-term exposure to stress and traumatic childhood experiences can both increase the risk of breast cancer. The rest is history. That started my journey of digging into my past to understand.
My breast cancer journey began with mammograms, biopsies, surgery, meetings, tests, chemotherapy, and radiation. Two years later...I started to write about my journey in an attempt to make sense of it. What started as journal writing morphed into something different I never expected. Writing a memoir.
Grampy N' Leo's Special Day
In the spirit of storytelling that brings warmth and healing, Susan's work also extends to a new release, Grampy N' Leo’s Special Day. This delightful children’s book presents a heartwarming tale of a grandfather and his grandson, Leo, who navigate the ups and downs of a fun-filled day. When a mishap disrupts their plans, the story unfolds to reveal that the best moments often arise from the unexpected.
Much like The Sensitive One, Grampy N' Leo’s Special Day offers a meaningful lesson about embracing life’s unpredictability and the importance of emotional connection. The bond between Grampy and Leo mirrors the healing power of love, acceptance, and presence. In this story, young readers are introduced to the idea that unexpected twists can lead to moments of growth, joy, and deeper understanding, a message that aligns with the emotional themes present in Susan’s memoir.
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