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SUSAN THUMM PAXTON

THE AUTHOR AND THE BOOK
 

Not just an avatar, a view of my passion.

From the HOLLINS UNIVERSITY ALUMNAE NEWSLETTER FOR MARCH, 2025

BIO

The story of me.

Susan Paxton has been writing and teaching for many years. THE OCEAN'S EDGE is her first published novel. She has also written three unpublished YA novels and a MG novel. Currently, she is at work on a sequel to THE OCEAN'S EDGE.

If not writing, she can be found balancing precariously in a yoga class, searching for signs of porpoises,wild horses, or interesting shells on the beaches of the Outer Banks. Otherwise, she starts every morning walking her dog, Jazzy, who attracts a lot of attention for her adorableness.

She has two grown sons and three wonderful grandsons. She lives with her husband (and Jazzy) in Norfolk, VA.

 

I'm an avid reader who also happens to be a writer. I've written five novels over many years, but the first to be published is THE OCEAN'S EDGE. I'ts set in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, one of my favorite places in the world. It's not just about family secrets and a picturesque setting, but also about the past not letting go, the surprise of reestablished relationships, and, finding hope at the ocean's edge. I'm currently working on a sequel.

Obviously, I love the ocean. I also love my yoga workouts, my walks with my adorable dog, and my cherished moments with family and friends. 

This novel is a labor of love that I hope will appeal to many. I spent years teaching English and creative writing, and I hope my students and everyone else who reads will be inspired to pursue a passion no matter how long it may take to achive success.

 

Find out more about the book and me here:

 

www.nextchapter.pub/books/the-oceans-edge Blue Sky @stp27.bsky.social www.instagram.com/spaxton27 www.linkedin.com/in/susantpaxton www.goodreads.com/in/susanthummpaxton www.facebook.com/stpaxton27www.nextchapter.pub/books/the-oceans-edge Blue Sky @stp27.bsky.social www.instagram.com/spaxton27 www.linkedin.com/in/susantpaxton www.goodreads.com/in/susanthummpaxton www.facebook.com/stpaxton27 

www.susan-paxton-mailing-group@googlegroups.com