Author, Co-ScreenWriter, & Creative Producer

MEETING SUSAN CLAWSON

Hi, I'm Susan Clawson, the author of the five-book 'better lands" drama dystopian series, with three books completed. I'm thrilled for you to dive into the realistic world I've crafted - let's hope it remains fiction!

Here's a little about me: I grew up in northern Vermont and graduated from a high known as "Cow Valley High". Nestled among farmlands full of cows, it was where I met my future husband. It wasn't until 27 years after graduating that we reconnected. Funny how things work out!

The first college I attended for 1.5 years was nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountain state, far from bright lights and glitz. The good old days, as some call them - no cell phones or internet, just us for entertainment, and trust me, there was never a dull moment.

During those years, I began writing poetry and short stories that were meant for my eyes only - though a few friends and family got a glimpse, too. For nostalgic reasons, I wish I could revisit it, but the material was lost through my many moves before settling down, getting married, and raising three children.

Today, my high school sweetheart, now my husband of 20 years, and I live in rural Massachusetts as empty nesters- well, mostly. We adopted a beautiful Pomsky pup, Izzy, about a year ago. She keeps us on our toes.

It was during the COVID-19 Pandemic that I started writing 'better lands. I had no clear direction at first; all I knew was that I wanted to start with a young gal sitting on a boulder on Church Street in Burlington, Vermont, surrounded by devastation. Originally, I planned to open the story with "Once Upon a Time".

As characters developed, it became clear - it's true what so many writers say. They took over the story, as they often do, and the 'better lands' came to life. I just sat back and enjoyed the ride!

I courageously invite you to grab a copy of at least Book 1, The Discoveries - sit back, relax, and join Rosa, Jean-Pierre, Blitz, and hundreds of others who survived a four-year pandemic that wiped out over two-thirds of the world’s population. Follow them on a 45-day tempestuous foot journey from Vermont to Kentucky as they migrate to the 'better lands' .

NOTE: I wanted to share that my initial intent was to get 'better lands' to the screen, but I didn't know how to write a script. this book series, although not a best seller yet, would not have existed otherwise. And now, we are adapting book 1 into SEASON 1 of a TV series! Stay tuned!

I hope that you enjoy the journey to the ‘better lands’.

Note: book 1 artwork is by my son-in-law, RJ Heredia