Susanne Severeid

SUSANNE SEVEREID is an award-winning author, actor, presenter and former model with an extensive international background in television and radio, including hosting an Emmy Award-winning PBS television documentary filmed on location in Auschwitz. Her writing has appeared in books, magazines, newspapers and online. Co-host/co-producer of the radio program, "Courageous Grief Talk," she was also a regular columnist for the Ashland Daily Tidings ("Mocha Musings"). susannesevereid dot com Susanne's most recent book, "Bear: A True Story - How A Big Yellow Dog Nobody Wanted Helped Kids Learn To Read" follows Susanne's volunteer work with her therapy dog, Bear, in a classroom of students with intellectual and physical disabilities and reaffirms the magical bond between kids and dogs. Reviewers have called it "A four-legged true love story," "A true heartfelt story of sharing and caring," and "Touching and inspiring." Her previous books include: "Be the Author of Your Life! Writing and Self-Publishing the Book of Your Dreams" an invaluable guide on how to focus your creative juices and get your book written and published. "Mocha Musings: Reflections on life, love, and chance encounters" has also earned high praise. Severeid's collection of essays on everyday slices of life ranging from the love of an old dog to women’s issues and living our best life, are inspirational and laced with warmth, wit, and wisdom. "Susanne Severeid is that rare writer . . . she offers balanced, insightful, informative essays that reflect not only knowledge, but also soul." (Bert Etling, editor, Daily Tidings newspaper.) "When Someone You Love Is Dying, Some Thoughts To Help You Through," a book developed to help those navigating the process of being there for someone who is very ill or dying. It has been called "invaluable" for hospice programs, hospitals, caregivers and families. "This book will help guide you with compassion and beauty." Pablo van Renterghem, award-winning photographer, shot the photographs featured in When Someone You Love Is Dying. pablovanphotography "The Death of Milly Mahoney," an award-winning murder mystery set against the backdrop of Los Angeles and the Hollywood film industry business, in which Susanne weaves in her own knowledge and background as a former model/actress. "A fine novel. Milly grabs your attention from the start, with well-crafted characters, a plot that twists and turns, and a conclusion that satisfies." Karen Hanen, host of Art Beat, KONP Radio. "De Dood van Milly," Dutch language translation of "The Death of Milly Mahoney." Susanne is a member of the Arizona Authors Assn.