WRITING
Suzey is a published writer of fiction and non-fiction with a focus on the historical, ranging from the early 18th to late 20th centuries. She is seeking representation.
FICTION
THE SUMMER GOTHIC (2023) Panorame Press
THE LADY OF COLDHAM LAKE – This had been a treasured place, once - the house to which they would journey for two days by car in the thick heat of the summer from their home in Cambridge, with nothing but a handful of suitcases and the promise of the languid months stretched out before them.
That had been some years ago now, though.
TRUE NORTH – Querying
Suffocated by the monotony of survival in 1950s rural eastern Finland and haunted by the memories of her late mother, Lotta Lahtinen sees the inaugural Maiden of Finland beauty contest as her ticket away from Mustalampi. However, that ticket comes at a cost, as she unwittingly strikes a bargain with a mysterious stranger to win the crown who may turn out to be the devil in disguise.
SPEAKEASY (2016) Interlude Press
During the height of the Prohibition era recent Yale graduate Heath Johnson falls for Art, the proprietor of a unique speakeasy tucked away beneath the streets of Manhattan where men are free to explore their sexuality. When Art’s sanctuary is raided, Heath is forced to choose between love and the structured life his parents planned for him.
SUMMER LOVE (2015) Duet Books
THE WILLOW WEEPS FOR US – At the dawn of World War II, Jack, the young son of a grocer, falls for a charming piano teacher.
A Foreword’s Book of the Year Awards IndieFab finalist.
ARTICLES
MAGGIE (2020-22) Contributor
STITCHING A NEW CITY [PRINT ONLY] – “Shaped and woven by the effects of the past year, the city is emerging as a new type of living space. It might be another year or more before we really see what changes stay with us, but I like to imagine what a new city could look like.”
TIFF 2020 AND THE EVOLUTION OF WOMEN IN FILM – 43% of films at TIFF this year are directed, co-directed or created by women. Looking at female representation in this year's festival and the evolving role of women in the film industry.
PUBLIC HEALTH, BUT MAKE IT FASHION – Discussing the rise of the stylish mask, the political statement of not wearing one, and the ethics behind companies production of them.
BEAUTY BOSSES – The beauty industry has shown some serious growth in the last 30 years. Let’s dive into the $532 billion industry.
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F WORD (2017) 404 Ink // AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MEN THAT FRIGHTEN ME Short piece included as part of Issue 2 of 404 Ink's literary magazine.