Susan Foss
@susanfosswriter.bsky.social
Writer, reader, daydreamer, military brat. Akimel O'otham, Mexican-American, total fantasy/sci-fi nerd. SCBWI AZ E&I leader. Currently seeking literary representation.
The other is a charming Hanukkah tale by another favorite Amanda Elliot (@amandaelliotbooks). Enjoy!
#decemberreading #mimimatthewsauthor #holidaybygaslight #amandaelliotauthor #loveyoualatke #Christmas #hannukah
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#decemberreading #mimimatthewsauthor #holidaybygaslight #amandaelliotauthor #loveyoualatke #Christmas #hannukah
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December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The other is a charming Hanukkah tale by another favorite Amanda Elliot (@amandaelliotbooks). Enjoy!
#decemberreading #mimimatthewsauthor #holidaybygaslight #amandaelliotauthor #loveyoualatke #Christmas #hannukah
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#decemberreading #mimimatthewsauthor #holidaybygaslight #amandaelliotauthor #loveyoualatke #Christmas #hannukah
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Here are two stellar adult romance recommendations, the first set in the Victorian era by favorite author Mimi Matthews (@mimimatthewsesq). (2/3)
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Here are two stellar adult romance recommendations, the first set in the Victorian era by favorite author Mimi Matthews (@mimimatthewsesq). (2/3)
Happy December, everyone! Hoping that you have a great holiday season. Take care of yourself, okay?
One of the ways you can do that, is of course, by reading!(1/3)
One of the ways you can do that, is of course, by reading!(1/3)
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Happy December, everyone! Hoping that you have a great holiday season. Take care of yourself, okay?
One of the ways you can do that, is of course, by reading!(1/3)
One of the ways you can do that, is of course, by reading!(1/3)
It was an honor to take part of my friend's special day. To watch as she emerged from a ceremonial ki (house) where she'd spent the last four days fasting. To dance with her. I'll cherish my memory of the experience forever.
But that's not all I am. It's not all any Native person is. (3/8)
But that's not all I am. It's not all any Native person is. (3/8)
November 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
It was an honor to take part of my friend's special day. To watch as she emerged from a ceremonial ki (house) where she'd spent the last four days fasting. To dance with her. I'll cherish my memory of the experience forever.
But that's not all I am. It's not all any Native person is. (3/8)
But that's not all I am. It's not all any Native person is. (3/8)
When I was in high school, a friend and classmate asked me to dance at her coming-of-age ceremony. My Grandma Ida made me the beautiful blue outfit and my family cobbled together the prayer sticks you see me holding. This is probably the most "authentic" I've ever been. (2/8)
November 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
When I was in high school, a friend and classmate asked me to dance at her coming-of-age ceremony. My Grandma Ida made me the beautiful blue outfit and my family cobbled together the prayer sticks you see me holding. This is probably the most "authentic" I've ever been. (2/8)
What pops into your head when you think of a Native American?
Is it something like my first two pics posted here: feathers and traditional dress? Or is it something like the third, simple photo of my Dad* and me, taken just a few months before? (1/8)
Is it something like my first two pics posted here: feathers and traditional dress? Or is it something like the third, simple photo of my Dad* and me, taken just a few months before? (1/8)
November 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
What pops into your head when you think of a Native American?
Is it something like my first two pics posted here: feathers and traditional dress? Or is it something like the third, simple photo of my Dad* and me, taken just a few months before? (1/8)
Is it something like my first two pics posted here: feathers and traditional dress? Or is it something like the third, simple photo of my Dad* and me, taken just a few months before? (1/8)
More in-depth link to this scam in particular: writerbeware.blog/2025/09/19/r...
Link to Writer Beware website (you can also sign up for their newsletter, which I find interesting and helpful): writerbeware.blog (3/3)
#WriterBeware #bookclubemailscam #ScamEmails #publicserviceannouncement
Link to Writer Beware website (you can also sign up for their newsletter, which I find interesting and helpful): writerbeware.blog (3/3)
#WriterBeware #bookclubemailscam #ScamEmails #publicserviceannouncement
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
More in-depth link to this scam in particular: writerbeware.blog/2025/09/19/r...
Link to Writer Beware website (you can also sign up for their newsletter, which I find interesting and helpful): writerbeware.blog (3/3)
#WriterBeware #bookclubemailscam #ScamEmails #publicserviceannouncement
Link to Writer Beware website (you can also sign up for their newsletter, which I find interesting and helpful): writerbeware.blog (3/3)
#WriterBeware #bookclubemailscam #ScamEmails #publicserviceannouncement
Stay alert out there, friends. Let me know if you've seen this scam or others. Curious for any tips or tricks. Take care! (2/3)
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Stay alert out there, friends. Let me know if you've seen this scam or others. Curious for any tips or tricks. Take care! (2/3)
Today I'm sharing a brand new scam targeting writers: book club emails. While I highlight two in this post, I actually received yet another over the weekend. I also had an unauthorized purchase on my debit card this morning (it's resolved), so fraud seems to be the name of the game lately. (1/3)
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Today I'm sharing a brand new scam targeting writers: book club emails. While I highlight two in this post, I actually received yet another over the weekend. I also had an unauthorized purchase on my debit card this morning (it's resolved), so fraud seems to be the name of the game lately. (1/3)
My second recommendation is the no less powerful middle grade story Find Her by Ginger Reno (@greno2291). Both deal with heavy, but necessary themes. Enjoy!
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #lisacharleyboy #marybethleatherdale #findher #MMIW #gingerrenoauthor
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #lisacharleyboy #marybethleatherdale #findher #MMIW #gingerrenoauthor
November 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
My second recommendation is the no less powerful middle grade story Find Her by Ginger Reno (@greno2291). Both deal with heavy, but necessary themes. Enjoy!
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #lisacharleyboy #marybethleatherdale #findher #MMIW #gingerrenoauthor
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #lisacharleyboy #marybethleatherdale #findher #MMIW #gingerrenoauthor
Hi there! November is Native American Heritage Month and I have two stellar recs. The first is #NotYourPrincess, a selection of poems, interviews, essays, and visual art by many Native American women, edited by Lisa Charleyboy (@urbannativegirl) and Mary Beth Leatherdale (@mbleatherdale). (1/2)
November 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Hi there! November is Native American Heritage Month and I have two stellar recs. The first is #NotYourPrincess, a selection of poems, interviews, essays, and visual art by many Native American women, edited by Lisa Charleyboy (@urbannativegirl) and Mary Beth Leatherdale (@mbleatherdale). (1/2)
Happy Halloween! We had a wonderful night. The kiddos made bank, as usual.
I also wish a blessed All Saints and All Souls/Dia de Los Muertos to those who celebrate over the coming weekend. Vaya con Dios.
#happyhalloween2025 #trickortreat #allsaintsday #AllSoulsDay #DiaDeMuertos2025
I also wish a blessed All Saints and All Souls/Dia de Los Muertos to those who celebrate over the coming weekend. Vaya con Dios.
#happyhalloween2025 #trickortreat #allsaintsday #AllSoulsDay #DiaDeMuertos2025
November 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Happy Halloween! We had a wonderful night. The kiddos made bank, as usual.
I also wish a blessed All Saints and All Souls/Dia de Los Muertos to those who celebrate over the coming weekend. Vaya con Dios.
#happyhalloween2025 #trickortreat #allsaintsday #AllSoulsDay #DiaDeMuertos2025
I also wish a blessed All Saints and All Souls/Dia de Los Muertos to those who celebrate over the coming weekend. Vaya con Dios.
#happyhalloween2025 #trickortreat #allsaintsday #AllSoulsDay #DiaDeMuertos2025
6) the kids' pumpkin stuffy got sick so they took care of it, and 7) fantastic sign found in my 7th grader's math teacher's room. Hope you have a pleasant autumn!
#HispanicHeritageMonth #spookyreads #spookyseason #silviamorengarcia #certaindarkthings #kidstuff #teacherhumor
#HispanicHeritageMonth #spookyreads #spookyseason #silviamorengarcia #certaindarkthings #kidstuff #teacherhumor
October 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
6) the kids' pumpkin stuffy got sick so they took care of it, and 7) fantastic sign found in my 7th grader's math teacher's room. Hope you have a pleasant autumn!
#HispanicHeritageMonth #spookyreads #spookyseason #silviamorengarcia #certaindarkthings #kidstuff #teacherhumor
#HispanicHeritageMonth #spookyreads #spookyseason #silviamorengarcia #certaindarkthings #kidstuff #teacherhumor
2) my spooky reads stack, halfway there! 3) the spooky read about Aztec vampires that I absolutely adored by master Silvia Moreno-Garcia (@silviamg.author), 4) & 5) aftermath of this month's earlier rainstorm--backyard flooding and water getting dangerously close to the house (we're fine), (2/3)
October 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
2) my spooky reads stack, halfway there! 3) the spooky read about Aztec vampires that I absolutely adored by master Silvia Moreno-Garcia (@silviamg.author), 4) & 5) aftermath of this month's earlier rainstorm--backyard flooding and water getting dangerously close to the house (we're fine), (2/3)
Catching up on fall snaps. Querying, drafting, and gearing up for the holidays, which are coming up fast.
1) Selfie in my Selena shirt in preparation for Gilbert's Viva Heritage Festival which was sadly cancelled due to rain (insert your cancel culture joke here), (1/3)
1) Selfie in my Selena shirt in preparation for Gilbert's Viva Heritage Festival which was sadly cancelled due to rain (insert your cancel culture joke here), (1/3)
October 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Catching up on fall snaps. Querying, drafting, and gearing up for the holidays, which are coming up fast.
1) Selfie in my Selena shirt in preparation for Gilbert's Viva Heritage Festival which was sadly cancelled due to rain (insert your cancel culture joke here), (1/3)
1) Selfie in my Selena shirt in preparation for Gilbert's Viva Heritage Festival which was sadly cancelled due to rain (insert your cancel culture joke here), (1/3)
In order to save her brother from a witch’s spell and her people from bloodthirsty rain god Tlaloc, fourteen-year-old Morning Star makes a bargain with trickster Coyote to harness her burgeoning song power.
STORMSINGER (85K) YA Fantasy
#DVPit #YA #F #Latine #Native #WOC #OwnVoices
STORMSINGER (85K) YA Fantasy
#DVPit #YA #F #Latine #Native #WOC #OwnVoices
October 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In order to save her brother from a witch’s spell and her people from bloodthirsty rain god Tlaloc, fourteen-year-old Morning Star makes a bargain with trickster Coyote to harness her burgeoning song power.
STORMSINGER (85K) YA Fantasy
#DVPit #YA #F #Latine #Native #WOC #OwnVoices
STORMSINGER (85K) YA Fantasy
#DVPit #YA #F #Latine #Native #WOC #OwnVoices
October 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
In order to save her brother from a witch’s spell and her people from bloodthirsty rain god Tlaloc, fourteen-year-old Morning Star makes a bargain with trickster Coyote to harness her burgeoning song power.
STORMSINGER (85K) YA Fantasy
#DVPit #YA #F #Latine #Native #WOC #OwnVoices
STORMSINGER (85K) YA Fantasy
#DVPit #YA #F #Latine #Native #WOC #OwnVoices
October 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
October 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I enjoyed both very much and hope you do as well. Happy reading! (2/2)
#readingrecs #spookyseason #loveofmyafterlifebook #KirstyGreenwood #horrorforweenies #emilychughes
#readingrecs #spookyseason #loveofmyafterlifebook #KirstyGreenwood #horrorforweenies #emilychughes
October 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I enjoyed both very much and hope you do as well. Happy reading! (2/2)
#readingrecs #spookyseason #loveofmyafterlifebook #KirstyGreenwood #horrorforweenies #emilychughes
#readingrecs #spookyseason #loveofmyafterlifebook #KirstyGreenwood #horrorforweenies #emilychughes
Hi all! Happy October! How time flies. I present my non-horror but still slightly spooky monthly book recs: adult speculative romance The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood (@kirsty_greenwood) and nonfiction goodie Horror for Weenies by Emily C. Hughes (@emchughes17). (1/2)
October 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Hi all! Happy October! How time flies. I present my non-horror but still slightly spooky monthly book recs: adult speculative romance The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood (@kirsty_greenwood) and nonfiction goodie Horror for Weenies by Emily C. Hughes (@emchughes17). (1/2)
Still smiling from attending Kasie West's adult debut launch at Changing Hands on Tuesday! ❤ And shout-out to local author Jen DeLuca for being gracious enough to take a pic with me even though I spaced and didn't grab her book before it sold out. 🙂
September 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Still smiling from attending Kasie West's adult debut launch at Changing Hands on Tuesday! ❤ And shout-out to local author Jen DeLuca for being gracious enough to take a pic with me even though I spaced and didn't grab her book before it sold out. 🙂
To Selena, With Love is a touching tribute to the superstar by her widower, Chris Perez. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I have. Happy reading! (2/2)
#readingrecs #HispanicHeritageMonth #silviamorenogarcia #godsofjadeandshadow #chrisperez #selenaquintanilla #toselenawithlove
#readingrecs #HispanicHeritageMonth #silviamorenogarcia #godsofjadeandshadow #chrisperez #selenaquintanilla #toselenawithlove
September 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
To Selena, With Love is a touching tribute to the superstar by her widower, Chris Perez. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I have. Happy reading! (2/2)
#readingrecs #HispanicHeritageMonth #silviamorenogarcia #godsofjadeandshadow #chrisperez #selenaquintanilla #toselenawithlove
#readingrecs #HispanicHeritageMonth #silviamorenogarcia #godsofjadeandshadow #chrisperez #selenaquintanilla #toselenawithlove
Hello all! Today I'm kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep. 15-Oct. 15) with two excellent reads. Gods of Jade and Shadow is a mythological masterpiece by the one and only Silvia Moreno-Garcia (@silviamg.author). (1/2)
September 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Hello all! Today I'm kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep. 15-Oct. 15) with two excellent reads. Gods of Jade and Shadow is a mythological masterpiece by the one and only Silvia Moreno-Garcia (@silviamg.author). (1/2)
My kids are back in school and have tests on the brain, as evidenced by this Gen Alpha slang pop quiz they gave my husband and me last night. Give it a try if you dare and then swipe through to see how well we did. How did you do?
#BackToSchool2025 #PopQuiz #GenAlphaSlang #kidsthesedays
#BackToSchool2025 #PopQuiz #GenAlphaSlang #kidsthesedays
August 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
My kids are back in school and have tests on the brain, as evidenced by this Gen Alpha slang pop quiz they gave my husband and me last night. Give it a try if you dare and then swipe through to see how well we did. How did you do?
#BackToSchool2025 #PopQuiz #GenAlphaSlang #kidsthesedays
#BackToSchool2025 #PopQuiz #GenAlphaSlang #kidsthesedays