COMING SOON!


A new book coming soon! After my trip to eSwatini, Africa (formerly Swaziland) in 2016, it was my heart’s desire to publish a book for the children of that country. Shepherd of eSwatini is a picture book, illustrated beautifully by Kris Grover, an Iowa artist. It tells the story of the boy, Sandile, who compares the care of his goats to God’s care of us, as told in the 23rd Psalm. It will be printed in both English and siSwati. This book will be available sometime in 2019.
  
Atonement for Emily Adams is being republished soon with a new, updated cover. The original story of guilt and redemption will remain the same.

Fiction with a Purpose

Susan Lawrence is an author, speaker, and storyteller. After teaching elementary school for 26 years, she hung up the chalkboard to devote more time to writing. Her published works include two family devotionals, Atonement for Emily Adams, The Blue Marble, and The Long Ride Home. Both The Blue Marble and The Long Ride Home are written specifically for middle grade readers. Susan lives in Des Moines with her husband and short-legged Lab, Molly. She has three children and seven beautiful and brilliant grandchildren who love to hear her stories.
Current selection of books available

Children's Fiction

The Long Ride Home

The Long Ride Home recounts the journey of two young children from New York to the farmlands of Iowa. Families are willing to adopt young orphans like Emma, but Bert might have to find work on a farm. He has a lot to learn about farm life. Each day brings new lessons, from milking cows to being kind, and new fears. More than a place to live, he needs a family to love. Will he find a home in Iowa with his sister? Or will he take the long train ride back to New York?

The Blue Marble

Ten-year-old Matthew longs to escape from his family. But when he finds a blue marble and winds up in an orphanage in 1946, getting what he wished is not so fun. A cruel supervisor mistreats the boys and polio paralyzes a friend. While learning to play marbles, he also learns about trusting God. Can the blue marble help him to win the National Marble Tournament? And will he ever find his family again?

Women's Fiction

Atonement for Emily Adams

When Emily Adams hits and kills 10-year-old Isaiah Nelson with her car, she is overwhelmed with remorse. Knowing she cannot undo this tragedy, Emily hopes to atone for Isaiah's death by good deeds and community service. However, the more she does, the more her life falls apart.  
With her job on the line, her volunteer efforts fruitless, and her marriage in jeopardy, the final blow comes when Isaiah's grieving parents file a wrongful death suit. For them, this will be justice and closure, but for Emily this is final proof she will never be forgiven. Not by Isaiah's parents - not by God. Where do you turn when "I'm sorry" isn't enough?