Susan Day

Susan is an Arts therapist, an author, canine behaviourist, and a storyteller. She lives with her family and dogs, in particular, Rocky the Border collie and Stella, the blind dog. She spends her time blogging, writing and illustrating; training and counselling dogs and being bossed around by the family cat, Speed Bump Charlie and his sidekick, Furball (see Dogs in Space).

Susan travelled around the world twice before she was seven years old. It seemed only fitting that the wonderful events she experienced and the places she visited on these journeys be recorded for history. Thus, her story telling skills began. Firstly, to Rupert Bear, her lifelong companion, and then to a host of imaginary friends and finally to her pet dog once the family finally set down roots in Australia.

Susan is passionate about children's literature and wants to inspire children to be better people and encourage them to follow their dreams. She runs workshops for children teaching them how to form the wonders of their imaginations into stories.

Susan lives in a small country town where there are more kangaroos than people. She shares her country property with four dogs, two cats, and one rescue guinea pig. More about her adventures are reflected in Clarence the Snake from Dunolly.

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• Musings - Thoughts & Reflections on Life, Love & Surviving Heartache (Chapbook of Poetry, Sonnets & Short Stories) on July 07, 2014
  
  When I started reading this book I was instantly taken back to my university days where I was reading the Romantic poets. What a fantastic time it was. This collection is just as touching and inspiring. The beauty of these pieces can be found in their simplicity and honesty. In ‘Fog’ we hear the poet’s voice lamenting the loss of childhood in the teen years. Like a mist, we can hear the gentle rhythm of the poet’s voice describing her lack of understanding about this confusing time. The haunting images embellish each poem. I especially love the drawing which accompanies ‘My Tree, My Forest, My Fears’ where the female form grows and is entwined into the trunk of the tree. Its simplicity only enhances the beauty of the image and the poem. Also included are three short stories written by the author as part of a large series. Each story reveals a mature writer able to wield her pen to create an intriguing tale ranging from a husband’s observance of the various stages of his wife’s temper to the vividly represented Flaming-Winged Owl. I found the Croatian stories much more compelling than the Disney-ified ones that batter our senses on the popular media. Money from the sale of this book goes to support AnimalsAsia - an organization that works to end bear bile farming, promote cat and dog welfare, and end abuse and neglect in zoos and safari parks. I can highly recommend this beautiful collection to anyone who appreciates the finer art of poetry and storytelling. Grab a copy and support a great cause.
  
• Have you ever seen a Blue Bunny? on Aug. 13, 2014
  
  I am so glad I’ve come across the author. This book is just fantastic. I read it to my three year old grandson and we laughed at the rhymes – who’s ever seen a rabbit with knotted ears! The illustrations are vivid and use generous slabs of colour to enhance the story. The different rabbits are portrayed in quite funny situations. They drive a van, play baseball, hang from trees and go fishing – just to name a few. The story is aimed at younger children and the rhymes will certainly support their language development. We got a lot more out of this book when I read it out loud to my grandson. It read simply but was still very effective. My grandson asked me to read it to him three times in a row and I know he’ll come back again and again. It is visually very appealing to all ages and looks great on my tablet and my phone. And I can imagine older children will enjoy this book too. I can’t wait until the next book is released. I can highly recommend this book to everyone.
  
• Dance of Chaos on Jan. 26, 2015
  
  What a hoot! I have to say this is one of the best books I’ve read for some time. I just loved Fiona and her nutty mates, and even nuttier family. Like many young ladies, Fiona is - I was going to say ‘of our day’ but being a great fan of Jane Austin, I think she is representative of young women throughout history. She is intelligent and pretty but quite self-absorbed and prone to some hysterical “accidents”. She fantasizes about working with computers and alien invasions and, after very little effort, manages to swing her dream job. Things don’t go well and with a change in management poor Fiona finds herself on the wrong end of just about everything that happens at the office. Add to this, her delicate relationship with her mother, her spirited relationship with her younger brother and Moses the very naughty cat and we are set for some very funny incidents. Fiona literally lurches from one crises to the next. Does this faze her? Of course not! She’s pretty and smart - and that’s all that matters. Apart from the flaws in her character I loved Fiona. This is a fast paced and well written book and I’m sure you’ll love her too. Do yourself a favour and read it today.
  
• Gift of Continence on Feb. 01, 2015
  
  Ormistion-Smith has done it again! This is a fantastic book. It’s funny and oh, so smart! Fiona is getting married and she feels that she’s investigated her life-long commitment to boyfriend, Tim, very thoroughly. After all, the dress was perfect and she looked gorgeous. What else did she need to know? Well, quite a lot really but I don’t think it would be fair to criticise her. Fiona tries really hard to have create a perfect wedding and to be the perfect, stay-at-home wife. However, things don’t go well. From the cat biting a hole in the wedding cake, to peeing all over the dress, this book will have you in stitches as you are dragged from one tragedy to another by the comic antics of Fiona and everyone she seems to come in touch with. While the antics of the horrid Tim were upsetting I think (without giving the plot away) that he got what he deserved. No one can behave that badly to his new wife, not to mention poor Moses the cat, and get away with it. This is a real page-turner. I couldn’t put it down. One day, I hope, it becomes a television show. It’s got all the right ingredients to become a hit. Do yourself a favour and grab a copy today. If your life is a little bit dull and quiet, read a copy of Gift of Continence – you’ll love it!
  
• Elven Jewel (book 1 in the Hunters of Reloria series) on March 16, 2015
  
  What a terrific book. It is jam-packed with adventure and ‘turn paging’ action. I loved the central characters, Randir and Fendi. I enjoyed their relationship or bond with their fairies too. When the magical continent of Reloria is under threat from the Vergai it is up to our heroes to save the day. These evil reptile like creatures even plan to steal the Elven Jewel without which the land of Reloria would be defenceless. Ms Beaumont has deftly crafted an excellent tale for middle grade readers. It is complex enough to keep them reading but it flows so easily I can’t imagine anyone of them getting bored. Being the first of the trilogy I’m sure that your children will want to read the other books too. There are many things teachers and parents could use to further the lessons on team work, friendship and building resilience too. It would certainly be a great book to share in the classroom. I was given a free copy of this book for an honest review. I was genuinely surprised and delighted with it. I couldn’t recommend it more.
  
• Once Upon A Dragon on Aug. 11, 2015
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  This certainly is one of the best collections I’ve read. The stories are beautifully crafted and told with masterly skill. The author’s ability to change her narrative voice is exceptional and only adds to her craft. The stories themselves are unique; each one capturing something unique about our modern life or our expectations of fantasy. One element that flows through them all is the author’s sense of humour. It embellishes and enriches the lives of Sophie, Nigel, Professor Tomlinson and, of course, the dragons, to name a few. It sneaks in with occasional throw-away lines and with the names of minor characters such as Featherstone Minor and Bikky Blenkinsop. If you are interested in a light and enjoyable bedtime read then this is the collection for you. I highly recommend it.
  
• Once Upon A Dragon on Aug. 31, 2015
  
  This certainly is one of the best collections I’ve read. The stories are beautifully crafted and told with masterly skill. The author’s ability to change her narrative voice is exceptional and only adds to her craft. The stories themselves are unique; each one capturing something unique about our modern life or our expectations of fantasy. One element that flows through them all is the author’s sense of humour. It embellishes and enriches the lives of Sophie, Nigel, Professor Tomlinson and, of course, the dragons, to name a few. It sneaks in with occasional throw-away lines and with the names of minor characters such as Featherstone Minor and Bikky Blenkinsop (which I only dare say sober!). If you are interested in a light and enjoyable bedtime read then this is the collection for you. I highly recommend it.
  
• King's Ransom on Sep. 14, 2016
  
  The King’s Ransom is one of the best things I’ve read all year. Tabitha Ormiston-Smith certainly knows how to spin a good yarn. She brings so a new fresh approach to this retelling of the classic Robin Hood saga. Our lead characters in this story are Richard the boar hearted and his brother John – the dull and boring one. The antics that surround John having to leave his writing to somehow raise the ransom demanded for the return of his brother to England are hilarious. Ms Ormiston-Smith cleverly weaves modern thoughts and philosophies into this historic tale. She also reflects the narcissistic ways of many people we hold in high regard or we’re supposed to at least. The characters are real gems from Bob, the sheriff of Nottingham, to the hound Pansy; and it is such a delight to follow their development, or lack thereof, through the pages of this book. I’ve always been a fan of this author and The King’s Ransom doesn’t disappointed. Do yourself a favour and grab a copy today.
  
• Angel & Al on March 05, 2017
  
  I quite enjoyed the romantic story. It gave me an insight into the way the author uses language, which is quite different from my own. It captures the love of two people in short stories, and like any tapestry they are woven together to form a greater tale. If you are a romantic at heart, you'll love this book.