Category Archives: Where do you find inspiration?

The Cat That Reads Books

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Two cats are part of my family. One is Buffy who I’ll talk about another time and she ran away when she saw I was taking photos, and there’s Bella. They are sisters and we got them from a cat … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got This! By Casey Wyatt

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

First off, thank you, Susan Hanniford Crowley for hosting me today. It’s been a few years since I’ve visited the Nights of Passion and I hope everyone is living large and doing well. Speaking of living large, I’d like to … Continue reading →

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What is Your Favorite Place?

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I’ve traveled some and though there are remarkable places that could spar for the title of my favorite place, there is only one that has stayed in my heart since I was a little kid. This is Gillette Castle in … Continue reading →

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Women’s Weekend Writing Retreat!

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I have invited Author Bobbi Lerman to tell us about her upcoming Women’s Weekend Writing Retreat and the purpose for it! I want to write… but the dishes are piling up. I want to write… but I have that huge … Continue reading →

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Take a Bite Out of Life Florida Style!

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Life takes us to unexpected places, so I’m writing to you from Florida. This is the first time in 16 years that my husband and I have been alone on a vacation. Being the endless romantic I asked him what … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days are Roll in the Bed Days and Being Grateful for the Good Things by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

This is a Rain Relaxation Sound for an hour and comes courtesy of GlobalSuperStorm on YouTube.  I am very inspired by rain and so are my characters. Today was an intensely romantic day for two newly married vampires. Consequently I … Continue reading →

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Night Views of a City

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Views inspire and from the 10th floor of the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, here are some views of Boston.  They say that cities today create so much light pollution, that at night you can no longer see the stars. Cities … Continue reading →

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How Much is Your Dream Worth to You?

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I’m a published author. I’ve been traditionally published in fantasy years ago in anthologies. I’ve been published by two small publishers in romance, and I’ve republished books when I have received the rights back. Quite a while back, I was … Continue reading →

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Three Great Places for Summer Family Fun in Connecticut by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I have lived here for most of my life, so let me share those fun places that tourists usually miss. There is a lot more in Connecticut than casinos. 1. Ocean Beach Park in New London has a beautiful beach … Continue reading →

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Having Fun with the Paranormal-Scope

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

While I’m not qualified in any way to read neither stars nor planets, I am intimately linked with the paranormal in the world. In many ways, so are you. The Paranormal-Scope is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant … Continue reading →

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