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Suza Kates goodreads author profile
bornThe United States
genderfemale
website
genreRomance, Mystery & Thrillers
influencesDan Brown, Nora Roberts, Amy Tan, Larissa Ione
member sinceMarch 2010


about this authoredit data
Suza Kates was born in Jacksonville, Alabama, the youngest of five children. Growing up surrounded by siblings and parents who were bookworms, she naturally developed a love for the written word. She attended Jacksonville State University, majoring in English and biology.
After receiving her degree, Suza pursued a lifelong dream to live abroad, teaching English to students from various countries. A long, cold, German winter caused her to pick up the pen and begin writing. Then she was hooked.
Upon her return home to the States, she taught at a local community college while going back to school herself for a degree in nursing. During the few hours that remained between classes, clinicals, and studying, she worked on her novel, S ...more Suza Kates was born in Jacksonville, Alabama, the youngest of five children. Growing up surrounded by siblings and parents who were bookworms, she naturally developed a love for the written word. She attended Jacksonville State University, majoring in English and biology.
After receiving her degree, Suza pursued a lifelong dream to live abroad, teaching English to students from various countries. A long, cold, German winter caused her to pick up the pen and begin writing. Then she was hooked.
Upon her return home to the States, she taught at a local community college while going back to school herself for a degree in nursing. During the few hours that remained between classes, clinicals, and studying, she worked on her novel, She Who Is Hidden. This book opened the door to a world of romance fueled by history, adventure, and peril that developed into the She Trilogy.
Shortly after graduating, Suza moved to Savannah, Georgia. It is there among the moss-covered oaks and whispered secrets that she continues to find inspiration for The Savannah Coven Series and the various kinds of trouble her witches seem to conjure

Hi Guys, and Gals[ladies:]
The book signings went quite well, Carrie was the star attraction at the Kent 'do' you would do well to check out 'The Life in the Woods with Joni-Pip' It has all the ingredients of a best seller! Talking of ingredients, any of you thinking of, or already growing your own fruit and veggies, check out 'Beyond the Potting Shed', The tips in there will work just about anywhere, giving you better crops amd saving you some money!

I'd better go as the 'humming box' has been on strike all week, I may have got it working again, but for how long??
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer:]

Timothy wrote: "Hi Guys, and Gals[ladies:]
The book signings went quite well, Carrie was the star attraction at the Kent 'do' you would do well to check out 'The Life in the Woods with Jo..."

glad signings went well!

to live on the wind by Nanette Rayman-Rivera is one of the most affecting memoirs I have read in many many years. One can only marvel at MS. Rayman-Rivera's inner strength as she survives all the horrible slings and arrows life can fling at us. The skill of this writer to involve the reader so deeply into her inner thoughts and struggles is nothing short of remarkable- and ultimately uplifting. Ms. Rayman-Rivera is a memoirist of the first class- open about her vulnerabilities and losses- yet never "sappy" - always so very real. I cannot recommend this book more- for those who aredealing with life issues,losses and unfulfilled dreams- this memoir is the PERFECT TONIC- for those who simply appreciate brilliant writing- to live on the wind- should be at the very top of your list of books to buy.
Rick
Founder- THE JAMES MASON CLASSIC BRITISH BOOK CLUB

Pick up my new book "Ranch Hands Reharvested" from Smashwords for only 99 cents!

S.L. wrote: "Pick up my new book "Ranch Hands Reharvested" from Smashwords for only 99 cents!

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S.L.- great book- amazing price!!!!!

Just popped by to say thank you for posting the TBA news here, Rick! The support is much appreciated! :-) Have a wonderful day.

Louise

Rick, as an author, I truly appreciate your enthusiasm and support!

I've published 4 historical novels, and am working on the third in my "Muskoka Novels" series, set in the 1920s. To have a glimpse into those and to see the beauty of the legendary lake district of Muskoka, please view my book trailer at .

My novels: The Summer Before The Storm (A winner of the prestigious Muskoka Chautauqua Reading List)
ELUSIVE DAWN
A Place to Call Home
MOON HALL

For excerpts, reviews, comments, etc. please visit

I just discovered that Ken Follett's new historical novel Fall of Giants, and the rest of his trilogy have a similar concept to my Muskoka Novels - i.e. to take interesting characters and their descendants through significant 20th century world events, beginning in WW1! So I'm in good company, even though my work is from a Canadian perspective. : )

Gabriele wrote: "Rick, as an author, I truly appreciate your enthusiasm and support!

I've published 4 historical novels, and am working on the third in my "Muskoka Novels" series, set in the 1920s. To have a glimp..."

Louise wrote: "Just popped by to say thank you for posting the TBA news here, Rick! The support is much appreciated! :-) Have a wonderful day.

Louise"

To both of you- I have nothing but total admiration! The ability to write a book- start tofinish- astonishes me- and earns my total respect!

The Black Act by Louise Bohmer (Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author)
RICK'S RATING- 5 STARS

The history of a curse is fraught with bloody battles, bitter hatred, and dark secrets. Through five generations, ghosts of war haunt the Wise Women. When the Rebellion of Glenna ends, their curse sleeps bound in the Tunnels of the Dead, waiting for its chance to re-awaken the battle between the Wood People and Dalthwein Clans. Claire, a distraught yourng Wise Woman ...more The history of a curse is fraught with bloody battles, bitter hatred, and dark secrets. Through five generations, ghosts of war haunt the Wise Women. When the Rebellion of Glenna ends, their curse sleeps bound in the Tunnels of the Dead, waiting for its chance to re-awaken the battle between the Wood People and Dalthwein Clans. Claire, a distraught yourng Wise Woman born in the sacred valey of the fae, unwittingly helps it escape imprisonment. While her twin sister, Anna, receives psychic glimpses of ancient secrets she must unravel. With her scribe teacher, Rosalind, she also struggles to uncover the reasons behind Claire’s strange behavior, ever escalating since the death of their Guild Mother, Grianne. The Age of the Wise Women will cease, if the curse does not end with Anna and Claire. Perhaps inheriting the mistakes of their ancestors, and learning the truths of their identities, will bring great suffering for these witch twins? (less)
Paperback, 322 pages
Published March 13th 2009 by Lachesis Publishing
more details...
ISBN1897370164 (ISBN13: 9781897370162) original titleThe Black Act

Hi. I have several works available in ebook.

Books by Brian Jackson include Blood Reich, a Nazi/Vampire horror book taking place during WWII. Drained, a romantic comedy. And finally, First Son, a m/m romance and political thriller.

My wife, Melanie Jackson, has a cozy mystery series starting with The Pumpkin Thief, and a young adult book, Halloween.

Hi everyone. I hope you're enjoying the end of the summer. I wanted to let you know that my book WANTED UNDEAD OR ALIVE: Vampire Hunters and other Kick-Ass Enemies of Evil is out in stores everywhere (by Jonathan Maberry and Janice Gable Bashman).

The book is an exploration of the eternal struggle of Good vs Evil in myth, legend, literature, film, comics, pop culture and the real world!

These days you can’t swing an undead lycanthrope without hitting a Minion of Evil. They’re everywhere—TV, film, the basement� right behind you!... It’s never been more important to know what you can do to keep them at bay!

From today’s foremost experts on nightmares comes to life an indispensible guide to the forces of evil and the people and things that oppose them. From vampire slayers to ghost hunters to FBI profilers –the GOOD GUYS ARE HERE!

Fully illustrated by top artists including Mike Mignola, Chad Savage, Jason Beam, Marvel Comics, Scott Grimando, Peter Mihaichuk, Vince Proce, Rob Sacchetto, Michael Calandra, Jacob Parmentier, David Cousens, Francis Tsai and others. With eight pages of full color!

Featuring interviews by John Carpenter, Stan Lee, Peter Straub, Brian Lumley, Charlaine Harris, Jack Ketchum, Jason Aaron, Kelley Armstrong, Doug Jones, Amber Benson, Christopher Golden, Mike Mignola, and many others!

WANTED UNDEAD OR ALIVE
by Jonathan Maberry
and Janice Gable Bashman
Trade Paperback
Retail: $16.95 / $20.45Can.
Isbn: 978-0-8-56-2821-2
On Sale August 31st 2010
Citadel Press

Janice wrote: "Hi everyone. I hope you're enjoying the end of the summer. I wanted to let you know that my book WANTED UNDEAD OR ALIVE: Vampire Hunters and other Kick-Ass Enemies of Evil is out in stores everywhe..."

Wonderful Janice!!! congrats!!


the Book is now on the James Mason Bookshelf- for those who wish to find out more about it!

best to you Janice!
Rick

The Curiosity Shoppe The dogs have their day in this heartwarming novella, the sequel to A Curious Affair. Mister Spatz, the trust-fund kitty, has been catnapped and his beautiful owner, Fritzi Darling, is frantic. The town is also being haunted by a ghost Mastiff. Can Graham Bell and his detective dog, Grover, save the day?

Melanie wrote: "The Curiosity Shoppe The dogs have their day in this heartwarming novella, the sequel to A Curious Affair. Mister Spatz, the trust-fund kitty,..."

sounds like a wonderful story!!!!!!!

I'm an author who writes humorous and satiric fiction in the fantasy and science fiction genres. I also write occasionally about fiction writing.
This small volume, Humorous Yarns and Other Stuff, contains a number of my stories and parts of novels. It was put together as a sampler for those not familiar with my writing and my weird sense of humor. I challenge you to read these stories and selections without laughing.
This is a freebie. It's on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ as an epub download.
You can download it in a number of formats from Smashwords. Use this link:

Hank wrote: "I'm an author who writes humorous and satiric fiction in the fantasy and science fiction genres. I also write occasionally about fiction writing.
This small volume, Humorous Yarns and Other Stuff,..."

WONDERFUL READ. HANK!!!!!!!!

Hey everyone!

So besides a buddy-reader and fellow "passage-basher" (as I have just now deemed us), I'm also an author! I know...I'm still surprised too ;)

Anyways my short story, "Shoshanna", appears in the anthology Unlocked. It's comprised of nine short stories that are all tied together by a common theme: a key. There's historical fiction, fantasy, contemporary fiction, coming of age stories, sci-fi, and tons more!

I hope you all will check it out and leave a review or two and if you REALLY like it maybe you could recommend it to your friends. ;)

Oh did I mention the best part? It's a FREE online download at

Enjoy!!

- Kyle G. Borland

Kyle wrote: "Hey everyone!

So besides a buddy-reader and fellow "passage-basher" (as I have just now deemed us), I'm also an author! I know...I'm still surprised too ;)

Anyways my short story, "Shoshann..."

wonderful Kyle- I will make sure to read your story by this weekend!

here is my writing in general
http://www.goodreads.com/story/list/3...

Kable wrote: "here is my writing in general
http://www.goodreads.com/story/list/3..."

great writing Kable
esp liked The Titan - The Beginning of The End

Not sure where to put this.... Dorchester Publishing has teamed up with Borders Books/kobo and is offering Divine Fire for free download this week.
Thrill as Lord Byron takes on Dr. Frankenstein and an army of ghouls. Happy early Halloween!

I don't even recall whether I've posted on this thread already, LOL.

So, I beg your indulgence:

In The Eye of The Beholder: A Novel of The Phantom of the Opera - Available in print from Amazon or directly from my publisher (Treasureline Books), Amazon's Kindle Store, or Smashwords (multi-format eBook).

Les Pensees Dangereuses - Available from Smashwords, multi-format eBook (set your own price)

Sui Generis - Available from Smashwords, multi-format eBook (free!)

Hi Group Members,
I have a new book that just came out from kNight Romance Publishing. It is available in Kindle right now in both the US and the UK and will be in paperback by December. Its a pararnormal romance full of deceipt, curses, and intrigue! Hope you enjoy it.

Blood Harvest Moon
A sacrifice must be made....

Only a few days from the Blood Harvest Moon a coven of witches must have a sacrifice in order to maintain their immortality.

A prophesy to fulfill...

Shaelyn, a beautiful Irish witch believes a prophesy that will bring her love and destiny. Little did she realize what it would cost her.

A destiny of greatness...

Derek Panthera, a sexy but mild mannered college student has no idea how an unexpected car accident will change is his life forever. It not only leads him straight to a coven of witches who need a blood sacrifice, but will enact a change in him he is totally unprepared for.

As the destiny of Shaelyn and Derek intertwine, a battle is on to save Derek's life from a treacherous and evil curse. As the attraction between the two becomes heated, it's Shaylen who brings out the animal in Derek he didn't know existed.

Kelly Abell

Best of Sales Kelly!! love the cover!
Rick

really engaging theme Sharon!!

I've been a new member for a few weeks after Rick was kind enough to find and invite me, and I've been enjoying all the posts. I thought I'd say hi and use this space as an opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Drew and I'm a lover of suspense thrillers--that is to say, I both read and write them (so if anyone has some good recommendations, please feel free to pass them on). My own book, While the Savage Sleeps, is a forensic paranormal thriller which takes place in the fictitious town of Faith, New Mexico, where strange things are happening. People are disappearing and for others it's far worse. It's all up to Cameron Dawson to figure out why. But with his own troubled past haunting him, he finds himself caught in a battle on two fronts, and both may end up destroying him. While the Savage Sleeps broke out onto four of Amazon's bestsellers lists shortly after its release on Kindle, taking the #1 spot on two of them and #3 on their Movers and Shakers list. It's now also available in trade paperback as well as other e-book formats. If you'd like to learn more, you can find it here on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. Just click on the cover photo below.

I look forward to getting to know you all....soon!

Drew

Andrew E. Kaufman







Andrew Kaufman goes the extra mile when it comes to authenticity, and just when you think you have seen it all in crime fiction, a guy like this comes along and knocks your socks off.

--Robert W. Walker , Author of the Edge and Instinct Series.

Andrew wrote: "I've been a new member for a few weeks after Rick was kind enough to find and invite me, and I've been enjoying all the posts. I thought I'd say hi and use this space as an opportunity to introduce..."

I cannot recommend Drew's book more highly! Quite simply it is as original a page turner as you are likely to find- plot, characters and prose combine to transport the reader into an instant Andrew Kauffman addict! 5 star review!
Rick

Kelly wrote: "Hi Group Members,
I have a new book that just came out from kNight Romance Publishing. It is available in Kindle right now in both the US and the UK and will be in paperback by December. Its a pa..."

thanks Rick! I love the cover too!

Hi Everyone. YOU ARE NEXT, my thriller that starts a brand new series, is out today! Please take a look:

Enjoy!
Katia

Rick wrote: "

really engaging theme Sharon!!"

Thank you, Rick. :-)

Katia wrote: "Hi Everyone. YOU ARE NEXT, my thriller that starts a brand new series, is out today! Please take a look:

Enjoy!
Katia"

another RICK HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BOOKS!!

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to share some exciting news of finally having "Desperate Lands" available on ebook for readers!

Its been an exciting journey in just trying to format the ebook into its correct Digital Text Format and finally going live on the worldwide Amazon Kindle Store. Thanks to some of the folks on the Amazon DTP-Support Group & DTP-Forum I was able to create the ebook.

Desperate Lands is "Now" available to all readers with different reading (Digital Devices). If you don't have a Kindel device you can still down load the ebook to your (Personal Computer) and later on transfer over your ebook to the Kindel or any other digital device.

Please take a moment to view a sample of Desperate Lands on Amazon Kindle Store:


Thank you,

Regulo Zapata Jr.

Regulo wrote: "Hello Everyone, I just wanted to share some exciting news of finally having "Desperate Lands" available on ebook for readers!

Its been an exciting journey in just trying to format the ebook into..."

CONGRATS REGULO!!!!!! LOOKS GREAT!!!!

Hi Rick, Thanks for the nice comments! It's great to hear fom you again and Thank you for all the Help & Support from your book Club. I hope you had a great summer.

Regulo wrote: "Hi Rick, Thanks for the nice comments! It's great to hear fom you again and Thank you for all the Help & Support from your book Club. I hope you had a great summer."

my pleasure Regulo! so wonderful to hear from you again!! Summer was nice- busy!!! new job- plus James Mason Group keeps me happily occupied- we are now over 2,100 members!

Nanette wrote: "Rick wrote: "to live on the wind by Nanette Rayman-Rivera is one of the most affecting memoirs I have read in many many years. One can only marvel at MS. Rayman-Rivera's inner strength as she survi..."

Nanette- I felt honored to write the review for such a brilliant book!!!!

M.R. wrote: "I am author M.R. Mathias and I just released The Royal Dragoneers into the ebook format today. It is 115k words and approx 360 pgs. of troll fighting, dragon riding ..."

Welcome M.R. - The Sword and the Dragon really seems like a GREAT read!!! I placed it on our Group Bookshelf

M.R. wrote: "Thanks Rick, this is about 360 pages long, just about half the size of The Sword and the Dragon. Hopefully it is just as good!"

The Sword and the Dragon is listed as part one of a trilogy- will there be 2 more books?

M.R. wrote: "Rick wrote: "M.R. wrote: "Thanks Rick, this is about 360 pages long, just about half the size of The Sword and the Dragon. Hopefully it is just as good!"

The Sword and the Dragon is listed as pa..."

wonderful MR- please let me know if there is anything I can do to help spread the word about the book- It really looks like one I would LOVE!!! and a basic tenet of The James Mason group is- we support our fellow members!!!
Rick

Hello to all...I scanned through the posts here and can not find any by myself...go figure...there are just so very many topics in this group I guess one can not write on all of them...perhaps I shall make this my new challenge...perhaps...but as for the now, I am Author Ann Marie...I have wanted to and have been writing since the first grade...my father was totally against this idea so I took a job straight out of highschool, got married and had children...blah blah blah, I know, but now I am...older...and a single mother of three...my middle child prompted me to be honest with myself and go for it so I did...my first novel "Where the Sun Sets" is available everywhere ebooks are sold, in every format I believe...you can also get it in paperback at both Lulu.com and amazon.com...I am an indie author...you can read it for free at my website where you can also see reviews left by others
Where the Sun Sets

Ann wrote: "Hello to all...I scanned through the posts here and can not find any by myself...go figure...there are just so very many topics in this group I guess one can not write on all of them...perhaps I sh..."

just a reminder to members- - Where the Sun Sets - is listed on our Group Bookshelf- GREAT looking website Ann!!

Rick...you should be a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Ambassador...thank-you for your kind words

Ann wrote: "Rick...you should be a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Ambassador...thank-you for your kind words"

haha thanks! my pleasure- I have such a respect for authors!
as far as ambassadors- hope you will be one for our Group! more the merrier!!

Yesterday, I signed a contract with a press that is going to publish my book! It's a memoir about my unhappiness as an English professor and search for a new career, while my father takes up reading for the first time. We bond over reading, I search for love and discover a slew of family secrets along the way.... More information about the book and how I met my publisher can be found at:

Leslie wrote: "Yesterday, I signed a contract with a press that is going to publish my book! It's a memoir about my unhappiness as an English professor and search for a new career, while my father takes up readi..."

wonderful Leslie!!! congrats!! such a terrific link!
please let your fellow James Mason Members apprised of your progress on this most worthwhile of projects!

Wellllll....

There's a stack of work out there but, lately, I'm deeply in love with the stuff coming out from the small press I co-founded.

The catalogue is growing and, this month we're giving away the newest installment of my GRIM ARCANA urban fantasy series, FIXING MR. STYX.

AMAZON won't let us do a freebie (not even in honor of Halloween! Can you believe it?!) but we set it up at SMASHWORDS instantly and easily.

It is a series but the stories don't occur in any particular order.

Here's the link:



It's absolutely free until Nov 1st. Hope you guys like it.

Hey guys - just a wee note to say that the content on my website has just been updated.

So, if you fancy an amble around, or a read of one - or all - of the three short stories I have posted there - please drop by:



And, if you have a Facebook account - and like what you read - please click the 'LIKE' button.

Also ... click the crow on the treetop (only for those in the know).

Many thanks and have a super Sunday.

Martin :)

Leslie wrote: "Yesterday, I signed a contract with a press that is going to publish my book! It's a memoir about my unhappiness as an English professor and search for a new career, while my father takes up readi..."

Nanette's sentiments exactly, Leslie - many congrats.

May it reach great heights.

The same to Ann Marie - the very best of Irish luck to you both.

Martin :)

Rick, thanks for the opportunity to plug our work.

My book Starting Over came out in late 2009. It's a novel based loosely on my great-grandmother's life story. She migrated as a young woman in 1903 from Germany to the US.

The story has parallel plot lines, the second being based around a woman who migrates from the US to Australia as a young woman in the late 1970s.

The book investigates the real differences in the lives of women/immigrants/people in general in two very different time periods.

If you are interested in more about my book or about me, you can visit my website: .