Books with author Susan Shafer

For Charlie, the cold, dark basement is home. Father has kept him locked in there as punishment. Charlie doesn’t intend to leave, but when he is accidentally thrust outside, he awakens to the alien surroundings of a world to which he’s never before been exposed. Though haunted by hallucinations, fear of the basement, and his father’s rage, Charlie must find a way to survive in his new world. He has escaped his past, but his journey has just begun.

Suzie is a dark-eyed twelve-year-old who desperately needs to feel safe and worthy of love. Seeking only to be "good enough," she remains motionless and silent for hours on end, feeling the walls of her psychological prison pressing against her. Ultimately, Suzie finds herself in a mental hospital where she begins a long and fear-filled journey. To make sense of her world, Suzie must piece together a puzzle that involves seemingly unrelated clues--a broken bicycle, a torn picture, peacock feathers, and more--which together reveal a secret that is likely to change Suzie's life forever, and give her an opportunity to regain her voice and reclaim here spirit.

Suzie is a dark-eyed twelve-year-old who desperately needs to feel safe and worthy of love. Seeking only to be "good enough," she remains motionless and silent for hours on end, feeling the walls of her psychological prison pressing against her. Ultimately, Suzie finds herself in a mental hospital where she begins a long and fear-filled journey. To make sense of her world, Suzie must piece together a puzzle that involves seemingly unrelated clues--a broken bicycle, a torn picture, peacock feathers, and more--which together reveal a secret that is likely to change Suzie's life forever, and give her an opportunity to regain her voice and reclaim here spirit.

Growing up in a small conservative town, Samantha Wright appears to have it all together. She has perfect attendance at school, is an active member of the Lakeside Church Youth Group, and is known for her willingness to help others. As she and her life-long friend Charlie begin their first year of high school, the arrival of a new girl triggers events and reveals secrets that test their friendship, their beliefs, and their understanding of acceptance and love. Join Sam as she navigates a world of bullies, fear, and judgment to understand and accept her place in the world, despite the many obstacles along her path. Along the way, her trust in God’s unconditional love shines a light on her journey as she confronts the difficulties life throws at her. This book recognizes that in face of the daily challenges of LGBTQ youth, God will continue to love them despite what some Christians choose to believe. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit Time Out Youth, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, which gives LGBTQ students age 11-20 a safe place for tutoring and recreation while meeting their social needs.

Safe. To Tracy, safe means having Mama close by. Years after her mother's death, Tracy still feels her presence. But the moment Tracy is forced into a car as she is walking home from school one day, safe is ripped away. In the aftermath of an unspeakable crime, thirteen-year-old Tracy must fight her way back to safety and find comfort in her mother's memory once again.Susan Shaw returns with a raw and moving story of a young rape victim's journey toward healing, empowered by poetry and music, family and friends.