Susan's block was inspired by Meggie and Dougal the rat, who aren't all that fond of each other, but have declared a wary truce, much to Dougal's relief.

  Susan is a middle school guidance counselor in Jacksonville, Florida and finds that dealing with middle-schoolers is a lot like dealing with Airedales. She is a professional storyteller, specializing in folktales, although she has a few scary stories and personal stories she tells too. She spends her leisure time reading, sewing, traveling and kayaking in mild water.

  These days she shares her home with Airedale Meggie and Dougal, Fergus, Hamish, Golly & Duncan, her 5 fancy rats.