Books with author Susan Shafer

When Samantha Wright is rescued from the mountain and settles in a safe and loving foster home, she quickly learns the difference between living with her parents and staying with Charlie's family. Will she be able to follow their family guidelines? What about Janie? Does Charlie feel like a third wheel? As the teens are on their way to the pizza place, a blue car creeps up and blasts its horn so loud that it stopped Sam in her tracks. Janie watched with her as it drove off. "Who's the driver? Could it be Sam's mom? Each time the car appeared, another question would pop up in Sam's head. Why won't it leave us alone? Why is this car stalking me? The vehicle isn't the only thing that has these teens spooked. There's also a light in Sam's bedroom that goes on and off. With everything going on, Sam's not sure how to handle everything that comes her way, but her pastor reminds Sam to lean on God through it all. The mystery in the storyline continues to keep the reader turning pages, wondering what's next for the teenagers. Each of the five books in the series "You'll Always Be Close to My Heart" will introduce terminology from the LGBTQ community to those who attend a Christian church. Those of us who are gay Christians want others to know that God gives us gifts and talents as well, and He needs us to use them for His glory - in and out of the church setting. Our goal is to see every church become open and affirming to the LGBTQ community.

Pushed into the witness protection program for a crime she didn’t know she saw, Liza is racing for survival.On her way home one evening, Liza has to force her way through a group of men in a train underpass. She doesn’t think anything of it, but when her mom is shot dead moments later, Liza’s world turns upside down. Even worse, Liza was really the target. Only hours after her mother’s death, Liza is nearly killed again and she and her dad are placed in the witness protection program. Leaving everything she’s ever known behind, Liza and her dad pick up and move, never staying in one place for long. It’s too big of a risk—and Liza’s worst fear is realized when she gets recognized. The would-be killer is still on their trail, so all Liza and her dad can do is keep running. Unsure whom to trust and where to go, they’re just trying to stay alive….

Fourteen-year-old Joey Campbell knows that he is lucky to be one of the survivors of the school fire. But really, how much luck is involved when he is the lone student to stand up during a fire drill? The only one who insists on getting out of the classroom? Joey’s best friend, Maureen, thankfully decides to follow, but the remaining twenty-four people in Room E201 are swallowed in the mysterious blaze that engulfs their school. Other than Joey's classroom, the rest of the students heed the fire alarm and survive, but grief-stricken parents and classmates have no one to lash out against except Joey and Maureen. Behind a fence that his dad builds for their own safety, Joey deals with rage, sorrow, and helplessness in equal measure. Some solace can be found within the pages of his journal, but ultimately he must face the living in order to accept everyone and everything that is dead and gone.

On her way home one evening, Liza has to force her way through a group of men in a train underpass. She doesn’t think anything of it, but when her mom is shot dead moments later, Liza’s world turns upside down. Even worse, Liza was really the target. Only hours after her mother’s death, Liza is nearly killed again and she and her dad are placed in the witness protection program. Leaving everything she's ever known behind, Liza and her dad pick up and move, never staying in one place for long. It's too big of a risk--and Liza's worst fear is realized when she gets recognized. The would-be killer is still on their trail, so all Liza ad her dad can do is keep running. Unsure whom to trust and where to go, they're just trying to stay alive.

Having a pet can be one of the great pleasures in a young life. This warmly written, informative series sheds light on some of the animals that make the best pets. Accompanied by engaging photographs, the text provides practical information as well as fascinating history and folklore. (Where did the Easter Bunny come from?) Each book is full of history, fun facts, petcare hints and general information that will help to expand the reader's understanding of and appreciation for these loved creatures.

Having a pet can be one of the great pleasures in a young life. This warmly written, informative series sheds light on some of the animals that make the best pets. Accompanied by engaging photographs, the text provides practical information as well as fascinating history and folklore. (Where did the Easter Bunny come from?) Each book is full of history, fun facts, petcare hints and general information that will help to expand the reader's understanding of and appreciation for these loved creatures.