Hi, and Welcome to my website!

I'm Susan Williams Beckhorn and I write for children because, when I was a kid, books meant everything to me. I just figured someday it would be my turn to tell my own stories.

I love to visit schools and share what I do with kids. I would have been thrilled to have an author or illustrator visit my school. It would have made me feel that my dream was more possible.

Seasons Greetings to all my readers! If you are thinking about buying one of my books as a Christmas or Holiday present for a child that is special to you:

In the Morning of the World is the perfect gift for an animal lover.

The Kingfisher's Gift is the perfect gift for a child who believes in fairies.

Sarey by Lantern Light is the perfect gift for a child who loves the outdoors, or a reluctant reader.

Wind Rider is the perfect gift for a kid who loves horses or pre-history.

Moose Eggs is the perfect gift for a child who is expecting a baby brother or sister--or twins!

I was part of the faculty for the Highlights Foundation Chautauqua Conference July 12-19 2008 where I gave workshops on Point of View, Character, and Plot. To read transcripts from my workshops click here:

Character  ~  Plot  ~  Point of View

To learn more about the Chautauqua conference, go to:

http://www.highlightsfoundation.org/

Great News for Wind Rider!

Wind Rider is now available in paperback! 

Wind Rider has been selected as the winner of the Univeristy of Rochester's 2008 Andrew Eiseman Award in the young reader's category. 

Wind Rider has won the 2008 Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association Regional Book Award in the children's category