Susan Lee Kerr inherited her great grandfather Ephraim Epstein's moveable roots. She was conceived in Australia, born in West Virginia, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Gettysburg College, a Mademoiselle magazine Guest Editor and a New Yorker until half her lifetime ago she struck new roots in England. She is author of two self-help books and numerous magazine feature articles. Her book Creative Writing: the Quick Matrix, Selected Exercises & Ideas for Teachers is the fruit of her years as a creative writing tutor. She brings history to life as a volunteer tour guide at the 18th century jewel that is Chiswick House and Gardens. Her haiku poetry is published in the journal of the British Haiku Society and has been anthologised. She is married and lives in London.