I’m thrilled to have my books now available for purchase right here on my website. Check back often—the list seems to keep growing!

For so long, I thought I needed an agent and a traditional publisher to bring my books into the world. And while that is still a dream, one of the gifts of Amazon is that it gives authors a way to independently and easily share their work. I’m grateful for the opportunity to put these stories into the world—and even more grateful to those of you who read them.

is a playful and educational picture book that follows bears as they turn up in some surprising places—from backyards and trails to cars and restaurants. With gentle humor and beautiful watercolor illustrations, young readers learn fascinating facts about black bears and simple ways to safely share the world with them.

I’m excited to introduce Mouse & Otter, a new children’s book series inspired by friendship, nature, and the feelings we all experience.

In their first adventure, Mouse and Otter discover that emotions, much like a river, are always moving and changing. Some feelings are calm, some are turbulent, but none stay forever.

Mouse & Otter is now available with more adventures to come.

Austin and I wrote this story when he was seven years old inspired by his question of - Where have all the cabooses gone?

Did they go swim with the fish, travel all the way to China, graze with sheep in New Zealand, or disappear into the clouds?

A sweet, nostalgic picture book for children, parents, grandparents, and anyone who still remembers the friendly conductor waving from the end of the train.


This is a delightful story inspired by our real likfe events about the special relationship between grandchildren and grandparents, ideal for a family who just got a puppy or is thinking about it and all who love puppies. Susie Steiners casual writing makes the reader feel like a friend is telling you a true story about what just happened in their family. This is a wonderful gift from a grandparent to a grandchild.

A simple poetry book capturing reflections and sharing meditations.

I Am Fine is my debut novel, set against the beautiful and intense world of youth ski racing in Aspen.

It’s a story about motherhood, marriage, friendship, and the ways we convince ourselves that everything is fine—even when it isn’t. At its heart, it explores what happens when the life we’ve carefully built begins to unravel, and we’re forced to look honestly at ourselves and the choices we’ve made.