Suzy Hopkins

I reported and edited for four Northern California newspapers before founding and running a community magazine for 10 years. Now my interests include gardening, playing with my grandchildren, and dreaming up new writing projects with artist Hallie Bateman. Upcoming from Bloomsbury is our second book, "What to Do When You Get Dumped,” due Jan. 21. The book emerged as a pep talk to myself after an epic dumping, and became a gentle guide to creating my own new life. I hope it will encourage others to know that they can, too. Hallie made it sing with remarkable illustrations that illuminate both heartache and hope. If you know someone who's been dumped and could use some comfort, pre-order our book now from your local bookstore or online from major retailers.