Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Arts and crafts; Music; Playing the violin; Spending time with her family
Education Degrees:
Associate of Art, Christian College for Women, Columbia, MO (Now Columbia College); Graduate, Academy of Paralegal Studies, Mercer University Campus
Affiliations Awards:
Daughters of the American Revolution, National Association of Professional Woman; Former Member, The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century; Former Member, The National League of American Pen Women, Inc.
Charity:
Various Local Organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her love of life and the support she receives from her family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her longtime passion for writing.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Svehla has been writing in one format or another for 40 years. She got her start writing for women's newspapers and has since written freelance articles for various local newspapers. Over the course of her extensive career, she has written a little bit of everything, including obituaries. After years of aspiring to become a novelist, Ms. Svehla released her first novel, "New Account Murders," in 2007 under the pen name Suzanne Elliott. Her second novel, "Willoughby," a heartwarming story of love and intrigue, was released in 2010. Ms. Svehla's husband served in the military for 22 years. She has raised four children and has eight grandchildren.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Writing novels; Promoting her work
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Svehla plans to continue writing and achieve additional exposure for her novels.