Susannah Willey

Susannah Willey is an award-winning author of historical fiction exploring the invisible wounds of war.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

• 5-Star "Award of Excellence" - Historical Fiction Company (Both novels)

• 3rd Place - General Fiction, 2023 HFC Book of the Year Awards (War Sonnets)

HER BOOKS:

NOSTALGIA: A Civil War Novel - A Union Army surgeon battles the unseen psychological trauma the army dismisses as cowardice.

WAR SONNETS: A WWII Novel - An American sergeant and Japanese lieutenant discover their shared humanity through poetry in the jungles of Luzon.

Both novels are based on her family's military history: WWII veteran uncle's poetry and Civil War ancestors' service.

ABOUT SUSANNAH:

Born in 1952 in Ira, New York (settled by her family 200+ years ago), Susannah brings historical authenticity to her emotionally rich narratives. When not writing, she photographs nature in the Adirondack foothills and knits like all good grannies do.

Her mission: To illuminate the less explored emotional experiences of war through literary historical fiction.