Susan Patterson is an unexpected author. She did not put writing into her life's plan. However, after a demanding and busy career in business, and upon retirement, much to her surprise, poetry began coming to her. Mrs. Patterson is currently the author of five books. She is compared to Emily Dickinson, and it is said that her work brings a quiet education to the world. Mrs. Patterson has a bachelor of Arts in English and a Master's in Business Administration. She and her husband, James, live a quiet life in Oregon of the United States.