Cozie Mysteries? With a paranormal/fantasy twist? Another pseudonym? What’s with that?
Welcome to my cozy corner of the web! I’m an author enchanted by the magical and mysterious, weaving tales that blend fantasy with a touch of the paranormal. Dive into my world inspired by the charming seaside town of Havenwood Cove, where I bring to life stories filled with enchanting yarn shops, mischievous elves, and ancient dragon lore. Whether you’re here to explore my books or learn about the whimsical worlds I create, I hope you find a little magic to brighten your day. Let’s embark on this enchanting journey together!s.
Now to share something about me! That is what this page is about, right?” Anyone who knows me, can be forgiven for their disbelief, for the above questions are legitament!
I started my writing career writing Historical Romance-(Native American sub genre) as Susan Edwards in the 1990’s-gad, don’t ask me when exactly. I can only tell you I sold my first book at forty! I wrote twelve books in my White Series and a funny thing happened. I was adding to each book a lot more mystical/paranormal elements with each book. And the next series I began, had even more of a paranormal feel (a lot more lol’s). After my publisher went out of business, I did a few more books in both series.
After so many years of being pigeon-holed into one genre-one series, I really wanted to branch out as a writer/author. I took on some ghost writing gigs, writing short erotical stories for hire. I still can’t believe I did one, let alone twenty-one of these stories. When that dried up, I sold my first erotical story to another publisher. Sydney St. Claire was born.
Life has a way of intruding and changing our paths. My mother, who lived with me for sixteen years, and was a source of insirspirtion, died in 2018 and I lost my heart for writing for a few years, especially in the erotica genre. Oh, I piddled here and there with a couple old stories, but I just didn’t have the same heart or excitment for them, or writing.
Until Last year. I discovered Cozy Mysteries and my favorites were stories/series with magic/paranormal themes. I was even shocked at how totally unrealistic many of those stories were! Like wow, sentient houses, talking cats and so much more! Rather than dusting off an older series I’ve always wanted to write, I decided to breathe fresh air into my writing and spread my wings and go for the new, exciting but definately not safer path.
My love for writing paranormal returned. Well, no, it hit with the force of a runnaway train. For four months last year, (at least), I developed up my own Cozy Mystery Paranormal/Fantasy series. I was, and am, totally hooked! But even more astonishing, I am so dang excited over this series.
And that, my gentle, or not so gentle readers, is how I became Susie Swenson (my nickname and maiden name), a Paranormal Women’s Cozy Fantasy writer. I do hope you’ll check out my Havenwood Cove-Where Magic Meets the Sea.
