Raised on a remote farm in Nebraska, attended a one-room grade school, and graduated top of my high school class of 16, I joined the Peace Corps in Africa at age 19 and never looked back. My work as a nurse and adventure travel has taken me to over 50 countries on 6 continents. I have published two award-winning books and my intriguing blogs have readers from over 80 countries. As a long-time resident of Bellingham, I spend my retirement traveling, writing, and volunteering. I welcome you and am available for book clubs and speaking arrangements. Read more…
Susan released her debut children’s picture book September, 1, 2026.
In a small village in Botswana, Dima lives where elephants roam, hippos splash, and snakes lurk in tall trees. His name means This boy will do great things. With courage, curiosity, and a love for the wild, Dima follows his dream—and changes his village forever.
“A fun and vibrant tribute to a wildlife guide taking great actions for both people and animals. Greisen’s inspiring biography of Dima sings with conservation, education, and so much dedication.”
-Elaine Miller Bond, Author/Photographer
Running Wild and BFFs! Black-Footed Ferrets
Susan’s award-winning memoir is capturing the hearts and minds of men and women alike. You will find her journey for forgiveness and unconditional love to be compelling and a book you can’t put down. Read more
Susan is the Chief Editor and contributing author of this powerful and gripping award-winning anthology. Glimpse into Liberia’s amazing culture and her people written by the 50 authors who lived and served there. Read more
Only the last two Books are also available as an eBook.
Recent Blogs
Welcome to Truth, Travels and Tribulations that will take you, not only on my journeys at home and abroad, but also inside the human psyche. Check out my most recent blogs. I always welcome your comments.
Launch of ‘This Boy Will Do Great Things’: A Journey of Inspiration
September 1, 2026 is the launch for my debut children’s book, This Boy Will Do Great Things. My illustrator and I are thrilled with the book. Ways to purchase are listed at the end of this blog. During my travels around the world, I witnessed both the beauty of wildlife and the urgent need to…
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UPDATE on “I Don’t Know What to Say or Do When Someone Dies”
OMG, with the great response from my last blog, I am compelled to provide an update. Several did not post their comments on my website, but sent me an email instead. And with their permission, I compiled their comments to share with you. Reading your recent blog on funerals and how to show sympathy made…
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“I Don’t Know What to Say or Do When Someone Dies”
This is an issue greater than I knew. Over the recent years, I have experienced the death of several people close to me. Most recently, two of my friends unexpectedly lost their children, who were in their 40s. Some individuals around me were at a loss for what to do or say. Fortunately, I was…
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Susan E. Greisen 