Bio: Susan Smith Alvis writes in various genres. Her non-fiction titles have earned top five percent placements in Amazon?s sales and her pen name earned her a 2006 Ecataromance Nomination. Susan lives in East Tennessee with her husband and two teenagers, Matthew and Amber. Together, they live in the somewhat-harmonious house, minus deadlines and sports? schedules, with their dog Lucy. Susan is also the proud aunt of her little niece Hannah. You can visit her websites at www.susanalvis.com or www.myspace.com/susanalvis.