Soldier, Scientist, Writer, Inspiration

July 4, 2018April 1, 2019 ~ Susannah Willey ~ 2 Comments

My uncle, Dr. Allen H. Benton, was a man of many talents. He grew up on the family farm in the midst of the Great Depression, took an extra year of high school for something to do, and reluctantly resigned himself to a life of farming. It was far from what he wanted, but in … Continue reading Soldier, Scientist, Writer, Inspiration

Changing Times

June 21, 2018April 1, 2019 ~ Susannah Willey ~ 2 Comments

It's difficult for anyone younger than a Baby Boomer to understand how ingrained young women were with their role in society before the age of "women's lib." Oh sure, you could go to college, get a job, have a career--but shame on you if you didn't marry, have children, and stay at home to raise … Continue reading Changing Times

#QueryKombat and other trials

June 6, 2018April 1, 2019 ~ Susannah Willey ~ 1 Comment

Good News! I made it to the #QueryKombat finals! Only 64 out of over 400 were chosen. Bad News: I lost in the first round. It was a close vote: 4-3, but... Good News: I was "saved" by my team leader, @RavenousRushing ‏ I still don't get to Round Two, but what I do get is inclusion in … Continue reading #QueryKombat and other trials

Pantser in Plotter’s Clothing?

May 23, 2018April 1, 2019 ~ Susannah Willey ~ Leave a comment

I have always identified myself as a "plotter." I'm an obsessive organizer; I need to know where I'm going. so outlines are my friends. Really? When I dig deeper I realize that for all of my planning, organizing, outlining, agonizing over how to start, eventually I simply write and let the words flow. So is … Continue reading Pantser in Plotter’s Clothing?