Susan Marie Murdoch is an award winning author and illustrator. Her latest book, Iwogs Adventures in Bully Blues, is an enlightening story that brings an awareness of an important issue in today's society, bullying. Children can relate to and read about how the Iwogs battle against Snip and Snap, the turtle brothers and learn that with kindness and forgiveness, anything is possible.

Her first children's book, Plaid Frogs, Blue Toads & Pink Polliwogs, was designed to help kids with cancer or any childhood disease in search of a cure, be able to discuss their emotions with a parent, teacher or healthcare provider. A portion of the proceeds of Plaid Frogs Blue Toad & Pink Polliwogs goes to the American Cancer Society.

"Growing up, my passion had always been painting and drawing. It was later in life, while serving in the United States Army as a military police officer, did I learn that writing was a therapeutic tool to express myself. I try to incorporate personal experiences and emotions into my stories in hopes the messages will ring true with the reader."

I believe that children books should have strong ideals and morals, and send a positive message to the young and old!