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Susan Louise Gabriel

Susan Louise Gabriel
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Susan is the author of a heart-tugging memoir about her crusade against an out-of-control child protection system that takes away her daughter and falsely accuses her husband of abuse. Her book chronicles the egregious actions taken against the family and Susan's resultant activism on a national scale that forces the system to change for the better.

God’s grace is the book’s spiritual theme as it explores her fluctuating relationship with God and ultimate reconciliation.

After a lifetime career in business development, Susan and her husband now live in the country outside a small town in Texas.

Susan’s goal is to inspire others to live a life that’s present and active in this world, yet shaped by Godly forces beyond it.

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Button Goes to School: And Saves the Play
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Button Goes to School: And Saves the Playby Susan Louise GabrielPublish: May 31, 2023Series: The Button PackChildren's
Wheels of Injustice: Saving My Child from the Child Savers
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Wheels of Injustice: Saving My Child from the Child Saversby Susan Louise GabrielPublish: Dec 18, 2021Christian Nonfiction

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Susan Louise Gabriel Interview On 26, Feb 2022

"Susan Louise Gabriel was born in Loveland, a small town in Northern Colorado. She was inspired by her granddaughter’s courage in writing and publishing a book as a teen. She learned how to write and edit during her 30 years as a technical writer. She is the author of Wheels of Injustice, the story of one woman's fight against the system."
Where were you born, and what was your childhood like?

I was born in Loveland, a small town in Northern Colorado that had a population of about 7,000 when I was born. It always felt like Loveland was 20 years “behind the times” when I was growing up. All I wanted to do was leave because it seemed so boring to me—it was like living in a Leave it to Beaver or Father Knows Best episode.

Do you remember the first story you ever read and the impact it had on you?

My earliest book memories are of my mother reading to me. I specifically remember one of my favorite books – A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Lewis Stevenson, and two of my favorite poems, “Bed in Summer” and “My Shadow.” Stevenson’s poetry had an impact on my own poetic style. Some of my poetry is included in my memoir, and I’ll be publishing a poetry anthology later this year.

When and how did you decide that you wanted to write?

I don’t remember deciding that I wanted to write. I just wrote—stories and poems and diary entries. (I didn’t write very many thank you notes, however, much to my mother’s chagrin.)

I’ve done technical and proposal writing as part of my career for more than 30 years, but when I decided to write my memoir, I had to find my personal “voice” again after it was obliterated by tech writing rules and style manuals.

Are there any writers in your family? If so, what role have they played in your journey as an author? If not, have any of your children shown an interest in it?

One of my mother’s cousin’s wrote a book called Pioneer Epic, which was published in 1951 and was a biography about one of my semi-famous relatives. I used to love to read it as a child.

Both my daughters are employed as proposal writers.

My granddaughter wrote a book (fantasy) and published it on Amazon in 2015 when she was 15. My granddaughter’s courage in writing and publishing a book as a teen was inspiring to me.

What is a childhood ambition that you had?

I had so many ambitions as a child, there isn’t room to name them all. They ran the gamut from artist, actress, or circus performer to chemist, archeologist, or inventor.

What challenges did you face while writing your memoir, Wheels of Injustice: Saving My Child from the Child Savers?

There were two main challenges: one was technical and the other emotional. I’d been doing technical writing for so long, it was hard to start writing more naturally—using contractions and varying words and sentence structures—things that are no-no’s in tech writing, but when used in a memoir sound stilted and boring. I also had to learn how to write using a story arc for the main plot.

The other challenge was emotional. Whenever I had to write a part that was emotionally difficult for me because of my memories, I had to stop. In fact, I got to one spot and couldn’t go any further for 30 years. I dumped the manuscript and all the court records and documents into a box that I thought had been discarded. But when cleaning the garage one day, I ran across it, surprised that I still had it. I brought it in the house and put it into a drawer. Then it started calling to me “finish me, finish me!” So I dug it out and started working on it again in 2019.

What is better for you: starting a book or finishing it?

Definitely finishing a book, whether reading or writing. I like loose ends being wrapped up.

What are some aspirations you have for your future as an author?

I’m currently narrating an audio book for Wheels of Injustice and have a companion journal for Wheels of Injustice partly completed. I plan to publish a poetry anthology before the end of the year. I’m also preparing some podcast and Christian speaking engagement content called “Part Your Clouds,” a series of steps to connecting with God and allowing His light to come in. Beyond that, I will go where the Lord leads me.

How do you keep yourself motivated?

When I pray and stay close to God, I don’t have a problem with motivation. My problem is energy, so the key is keeping myself energized: eat right, take supplements and vitamins, exercise, and get plenty of sleep.

What are some things you did to understand and perfect the craft of writing?

I learned how to write and edit during my 30 years as a technical writer, so following grammar rules and punctuation and capitalization style guides is something that comes naturally to me now.

I had to find my personal writing voice, however, and that occurred by accident. I take that back. It was definitely orchestrated by God, and I have to give him the credit! It happened when I made friends with someone who lived in another country. We wrote messages back and forth, and the more I wrote, the more I realized that my writing style had gradually shifted to one that was more natural—more like having a conversation than describing how to build a communications module.

What is the most ideal ambiance for you to write in?

I usually wake up around 4 am. As I lie in bed after waking, I let my mind wander, and a few lines of poetry or a topic to write about forms in my mind. If I get up at that point and start writing, I am usually productive and pleased with the results. I like to be in a quiet room alone when I write.

Are you friends with other authors? If so, how have they helped you in your journey as a writer?

I’ve made a few author friends online, and they are very helpful and supportive, giving advice and cheering me on.

How will AllAuthor help you in your book promotion? Would you recommend this to your friends?

I’ve appreciated the book promotion tools, like the book banners, the mockups and gif makers that create professional-looking ads that attract attention. I recommend this site to my friends.

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      • Susan Louise Gabriel Susan Louise Gabriel 3 years ago
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      • When I was young, I loved to read and also write stories. As I got older, my style of writing was most influenced by writing requirements, such as Chicago Style Manual for college essays and technical writing best practices after I was employed as a tech and proposal writer. After that, I found it difficult to write in a more casual style because I'd learned NOT to use contractions and always write in complete sentences. And not to start a sentence with "and."

        I have to thank social media, though, for giving me back my writing style! And also my young friend, Drew, whom I met online and who was the recipient of reams of my writing—nearly all in the form of direct messages on Twitter.

        He wanted to know about me. So I told him. He asked more questions. I wrote more answers. Eventually, I had enough material to fill a book. He encouraged me to write one and dared me to do it.
        Not one to ignore a dare, I took it, and the final result was 1 to 0. Wheels of Injustice cried dutifully when Amazon guided it through the birth canal of publication as it was born.

        And the book exists because a young man in Nigeria, who became my best friend, dared me to write it.
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      • Susan Louise Gabriel Susan Louise Gabriel 3 years ago
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      • I do read all of my book reviews because I'd like to know what the readers think. How can I "write to my audience" if I don't know what my audience thinks?
        If a review has nothing in it but negative comments, I don't usually take it very seriously, but if a review has both good comments and suggestions for improvement or makes helpful comments, I try to objectively evaluate each comment to see if I can learn something that I can apply in future writings.
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      • Susan Louise Gabriel Susan Louise Gabriel 3 years ago
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      • Don't be afraid to write like you speak when telling a story, no matter what your teachers try to teach you. There are different styles of writing, and a fascinating story-teller does not use a formal essay style of writing. In fact, sometimes they don't write in complete sentences. And sometimes they start a sentence with "and." Really. They do. Analyze some novels that capture your attention and you will see.
        And write more often and more frequently! Reading is good, but writing is better.
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