Susan Weiner

Susan Weiner completed her undergraduate studies in English literature in England and America. She matriculated to UCLA to study seventeenth-century English history in graduate school. Following her education in secular institutions, she found enduring Christian faith as an adult. As a writer, her love of God informed this book, dedicated to sharing the good news of the Messiah and examining the nature of good and evil in the world. Susan lives in Maryland, next to a farm. She spends time in her study, overlooking a herd of deer grazing in the fields.

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Books

Pirates and Spooks, Beware!

$14.95

written by Susan Weiner

illustrated by Bobbie Kogok

Shiver me timbers! Pirates and parrots, mummies and mermaids—get ready for these fun and funky creatures to tickle your funny bone and send a chill down your spine! Between the lines of these eerie poems, a lady pirate fights her battles in stolen ball gowns, a cannibal decides to become a vegetarian, and a ghost hitches a ride in the family car. You’d better get started: it’s allhands on deck!

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Before the Foundation of the World

$12.95

written by Susan Weiner

Before the Foundation of the World examines the nature of good and evil in God’s creation. Using poetry and song lyrics, this collection offers a celebration of joy in response to God’s covenant with man. From Christmas poems to simple lullabies, the author paints a vivid picture of the incredible experience of wonder in a world of God’s design. An extended exchange in Appendix I with “The Father of Lies”(“Pater Mendaciorum”) and the promises of Christian faith reflects our reconciliation with God and explores the redemption of mankind in the face of radical evil. Journeying from the psychology of evil to the good news of the spirit, Before the Foundation of the World speaks to the ways of God, embodying gratitude and love as the foundation for mature Christian belief.

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More About Susan Weiner

by Elise Le Sage

Susan’s interest in pirates and pirates lore began during her time in graduate school, where she studied seventeenth-century British history. Following her graduation, Susan used her background in history to contribute articles to a national magazine for pirate reenactors. Writing these pieces inspired Susan to pen a few pirate-themed poems of her own, a project that cumulated into her first book of children’s poetry, Stinky Pete.

Though Susan has always loved writing and studying early modern western civilization, she did not anticipate that these passions would come together as an affinity for crafting children’s literature. Susan revealed that she spends a great deal of time researching the history behind each of her poems, and yet she loves the creative freedom entailed in writing for kids. “Anything can happen in a child's world,” she said. “Facts can be upside-down and backwards. Pirates can steal noble titles instead of gold. Monsters can eat your dirty laundry. Cannibals can turn vegetarian. Little pretty girls can have the hearts of monsters.”
Likewise, Susan values her opportunity to pass on the art of poetry to a new generation. “I want to make poems that will hopefully delight children and encourage them to write their own material or to pursue poetry and other poets,” Susan said. “I don't want poetry to be a lost and forgotten art.”

On top of her love for history, Susan has an inborn taste for whimsy and spooky stories. She loves monster movies and detective novels—her favorite series is Sherlock Holmes. Susan would like to write a detective novel of her own one day, but, for the time being, she is content to satisfy her appetite for mystery by treating herself to weekend getaways at a hotel, where she orders room service, enjoys a nice view, and works through a stack of mystery books!
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Susan lives next to a horse farm and enjoys watching the deer grazing in the pasture as she works. She has recently completed a book of Christian poetry and continues to study history at her leisure.