Susan G. Mathis is a multi-published author, speaker, freelance writer, editor, and writing coach. She is former editorial director for Focus on the Family and the founding editor of Thriving Family magazine. Susan has five published books, six published works in compilations, and hundreds of published magazine and newsletter articles. She has five books releasing in the next year. Susan is vice president of Christian Authors Network. She has taught writing workshops for dozens of writers conferences, including internationally. She lives in Colorado with her husband, Dale, and enjoys traveling, spending time with her four granddaughters, and working on her next great novel.