Susan Pope

 

I was born and grew up in post-war Kent. My desire to write began at an early age. I followed many career paths but now in retirement I have the time to indulge my first love – writing. I also care for my husband, Mark, who is totally blind. Over the last few years I have attempted to find my niche, my voice as a writer. With the publication of Lighter Than Air, I hope I have begun to achieve this.

Writing the book

It has given me enormous pleasure to write this story and while the plot came quickly the writing and research took another six years. The interwoven time-slip plot joins the year 2000 and the 1930’s. The pre-war German setting revolves round the giant Zeppelin airships and the growing threat from the Nazis. While both the modern and the pre-war settings contain love stories, which are linked through the main character.

Poetry

I write poetry for pleasure and to help stimulate creative images. I have produced a booklet of poetry which I now sell by donation for my nominated charity: ‘The Special Trustees of Moorfields Eye Hospital’. I make regular donations from my book profits to assist their research into genetically inherited eye conditions.

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