“Susan Squire Smith commenced her writing journey with her debut novel, Out of Focus, while balancing her career as a Retail Executive and later as a consultant for a prominent medical organization. Like many creative endeavors, life took unexpected turns, delaying the completion and publication of her book until 2016. Since then, she has expanded her literary repertoire with four additional novels featuring the intrepid and quirky investigator, Jessie Howard.

Her series includes Antidote, Chasing the Pink Rainbow, Gene Pool, and the latest installment, Loyalty, all showcasing Jessie’s adventures alongside her dedicated team at the Dillard and Ramos agency. Currently, Susan has completed Grasshopper, a fresh mystery introducing an entirely new cast of characters, which awaits publication.

Susan resides in a charming beach town along the Eastern North Carolina coast with her husband, Terry, and their beloved feline companion, Chloe, who rules the household with a gentle paw.“