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 will release her first children’s picture book in the summer of 2026. More info about this true story to follow…
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,” and he does. With courage, curiosity, and a love for the wild, Dima follows his dream—and changes his village forever.
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
Both Books are available as an eBook or print copy.
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.
Call Me “A Winter Lamb”
I was born a fun-loving child. Well-liked in grade school and high school, I was class valedictorian and on the Queen’s court at our Senior prom. But things went amuck at home when I became a teenager. My evolving personality didn’t sit well with my parents. I became a carbon copy of my father…stubborn and…
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“This Boy Will Do Great Things” coming in the summer of 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,” and deep in his heart, Dima believes it. With courage, curiosity, and love for the wild, Dima follows his dream—and changes his village forever. Writing my first…
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A Lasting Legacy: Values, Impact, and Contributions
The term “legacy ” has often been used in a narrow sense, including wealth and material possessions. Recently, I discovered a new expanded meaning that sang to me in the loudest voice. I realized that my writings have already been defined by this broader meaning. Definition: A person’s legacy is the lasting impact they leave…
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Susan E. Greisen 