About Susanna Lane
An avid reader, Susanna enjoys perusing historical books about westward expansion, particularly how the railroads were pivotal in determining the how and why of settlement. Hopefully, through her stories, she conveys both the harshness and beauty of the land and those who forged lives during tumultuous times. After a fulfilling career teaching science, a visit to the Rocky Mountains led an awestruck Susanna Lane to uncover stories from history and write about the Western settlement of the United States. While getting a feel for the settings of her books and absorbing the details, she learned to ride horses, fit into a cattle drive, and hike to remote regions of the West. Married for forty-seven years to an avid gardener and traveler who shared her interests in historical locations, Susanna will continue to visit new places with her husband’s spirit beside her. In addition to her spouse, she has two grown sons and their wives. Best of all, she has four darling grandchildren who fill her life with delight. Where I hear the whispers of the past.
The American West
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Books I've Enjoyed Reading Include
These are only some of the many stories that stayed with me long after the cover is closed. I’ll continue to update the list from time to time. What are your favorite reads? “Years” by Lavyrle Spencer; “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah; “The Giver of Stars” by Jo Jo Moyes; and “The Yankee Widow” by Linda Lael Miller. And “Shadow of the Hawk” by K.S. Jones. I’m all ready to read “Till My Last Breath” by Deborah Swenson. It promises to draw me into the historical comparisons. All of these books manage to portray women with indomitable spirits. And of course, memorable characters that stay with you. I’m looking forward to hearing what you like to read. Who are your favorite characters?
Susanna Lane is the recipient of the prestigious 2022 Western Writers of America Spur Award and the Silver Medal at the 2022 Will Rogers Medallion Awards.
