See a recent article in Arts Journal about Susan and her book: June 8, 2010
ABSOLUTION named Best Mystery-Suspense-Thriller
2009 Premier Book Awards
NEWS AND EVENTS 2009
Susan signed copies of
ABSOLUTION
at Tale of Two Sisters Bookstore
Saturday July 25, 2009 at 2 PM
in Covington, LA
HONORS for ABSOLUTION
Absolution was 1 of 4 books by Louisiana authors chosen to be featured at the 2009 Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge. On October 17, 2009, Susan and the other three authors sat on a panel to discuss their books, followed by a book signing.
A feature article about Susan appeared in the New Orleans Times-Picayune: 3-19-09
On March 21, 2009, Susan signed copies of ABSOLUTION
at Cafe du Monde in Metairie, LA
January 24, 2009 Baton Rouge, LAMusic & Mayhem
Susan spoke with members of HeartLA, the Baton Rouge chapter of RWA, about her adventures in music, how she became a crime novelist, and her inspiration for ABSOLUTION. After a lively Q&A and booksigning, Susan continued the conversation with members over lunch at a local restaurant.
"Changing Her Tune," a feature article about Susan, appeared in the Randolph Herald.
September 7, 2008
This review of ABSOLUTION appeared in The Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville).
"Intertwining relevent 21st century issues with captivating character development, suspense and humor, Susan Fleet has created a crime drama that stands far above the ordinary whodunit. A serial killer who targets women is on the loose in New Orleans. Nerves are tighter than the strings on a jazz piano, while racial tensions and religious controversy play into detective Frank Renzi's efforts to find the killer before another victim suffers. Fleet, a trumpet player, is known as a historian of women's contributions to music. " -- Kathy Hunt
November 23, 2008 New Orleans
William Faulkner Words & Music Conference Panel: So You Want to be a Rock Star
Susan discussed her experiences writing about music and musicians. Other panelist were award-winning New Orleans writer Tom Piazza; Michael Lang, producer of the Woodstock Festival; and Holly George-Warren, biographer of Gene Autry, currently writing a biography of Michael Lang.
August 18, 2008
Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA
"Music and Mayhem"
Susan discussed her life as a musician and how she came to write crime thrillers. She compared elements of music to their counterparts in novel writing and had a lively Q&A with the audience.
September 20, 2008
SOLA (Southern Louisiana Romance Writers), East Bank Library, Metairie, LA
"The Pleasures and Perils of Self-publishing"
Susan advised members on how to bring their writing to print through self-publishing.
October 2, 2008 Attleboro, MA
Susan met with members of the Limoncello Book Club. They had lots of questions and comments about ABSOLUTION. A woman whose son and daughter-in-law both work in law enforcement said they read the book and loved it! An article about the meeting appeared in The Sun Chronicle.
