J. Suthern Hicks

J. Suthern Hicks was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Bachelor of Arts and receiving a master’s degree from Arizona State University, he spent many years in Los Angeles, including a few years as a working actor. His first foray into professional writing was for the theater. His play, Turtle Tears, received both the Critics' Choice Award from LA Weekly and praise from the Los Angeles Times. He also wrote a Christmas musical, Evergreen, which gave him the impetus to write even more music. His numerous Christian songs have had collectively over a million streams. Two of his songs have been featured in films. Mr. Hicks is currently writing and producing a new album to be released in late 2023. He and his wife, a professional violinist, have recently moved back to his home state of Arkansas. They enjoy a peaceful and creative life amongst the trees and the natural beauty of Hot Springs. Suthern and Michele share their home with three elderly cats: Gracie, Charlie, and Chocolate. Chocolate inspired the children’s book series Charlie and Chocolate’s Purrfect Prayer and Charlie and Chocolate’s Furry Forgiveness. Almost presciently, Suthern's very first work of fiction was a book titled The Fat Cat, which he wrote and stapled together in the first grade. Mr. Hicks’ most treasured accomplishment is the recent completion of his Christian trilogy, Messengers and Thieves. The fantasy series begins with Where the Garden Begins, followed by A Leaf of Faith, and concludes with Roots and Branches: The Battle for Here. Over fifteen years were spent carefully cultivating and nurturing the characters and plot into something everyone can enjoy. Mr. Hicks is currently working on a prequel to his popular fantasy series, Messengers and Thieves, the release date of which is yet to be determined.