An announcement followed by a discovery

As you can see from the teasers I've been posting lately, there is a lot coming down the road! Much of it is coming from an announcement I'd like to make. The announcement Now that the major work for my two books is behind me, I am dedicating my efforts towards my book on Elizabeth …

Call for papers: Summer Conversational Series 2016 at Orchard House

From Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House: We are currently accepting proposals for our July 2016 Summer Conversational Series and Teacher Institute, Finding Beauty in the Humblest Things: Louisa May Alcott’s Literary Vision.Ā  Deadline for submission is February 15.Ā  Please include, with your one-page proposal, your title and a brief bio, and submit to ladams@louisamayalcott.org and …

Coming attractions for 2016

Teasers for the new year ... coming soon. šŸ™‚     Stay tuned! Are you passionate about Louisa May Alcott too? Subscribe to the email list and never miss a post! Keep up with news and free giveaways on Susan's books, Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message, and River of Grace! Facebook Louisa May …

Christmas greetings to you in the spirit of Louisa May Alcott

Remembering the Spirit of Christmas from Little Men: "Were they poor children?" asked Nat, wistfully. "Yes, I think so; you see some haven't got hardly any clothes on, and the mothers don't look like rich ladies. He liked poor people, and was very good to them. He made them well, and helped them, and told …

Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message on sale through Christmas!

Check out Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message - on sale at 15% off through Christmas! Available in large print as well as a the regular edition. Use the code ALCOTT during checkout http://www.portalstoprayer.com/alcott/

A dream book launch–Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message makes its debut at The Barrow Bookstore in Concord

For an author obsessed with all things Alcott, does it get any better than this? Launching a book about the most famous Alcott, Louisa, in The Barrow, a bookstore housed in a building owned by descendants of Anna Alcott Pratt in the heart of Concord, Massachusetts ... it's a dream come true. A book store …

Hospitality still reigns at Orchard House (plus a big surprise announcement!)

The Christmas season has officially begun at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House!Ā  "A Country Christmas" begins this weekend, December 5th/6th and continues the following two weekends. Phone 978.369.4118 x106 for reservations. Last night the staff held an open house for members of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. This meant we could walk in the front …

Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message is here! Book signing this Sunday in Concord.

Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message is here! Book Signing/Launch this Sunday, Dec. 6, 4 pm Short presentation followed by conversation and signing-- let's gab about Louisa! The Barrow Bookstore, 79 Main Street, Concord, MA (rear of the building, behind Fritz & Gigi) Are you passionate about Louisa May Alcott too? Subscribe to the …

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A rare look at Louisa May Alcott’s life as an invalid and a patient What would you like to know about the woman behind Beth March? ā€œPoppy’s Pranksā€ reveals the childhood of Louisa May Alcott Comparing the March sisters with their real life counterparts Major acquisition by the Concord Library of Louisa May Alcott working …

“Warmth and wisdom here for everyone who opens it”–Review of River of Grace by Gabrielle Donnelly

Gabrielle Donnelly, author of The Little Women Letters, was kind enough to review an advance copy of my River of Grace: You don't have to be Catholic to love this book.Ā  There is warmth and wisdom here for everyone who opens it, whether they are questioning their spiritual faith, struggling with personal loss,Ā  attempting to …