This fast-paced, deeply personal narrative flows between the adrenaline of elite river racing and the unforeseen currents of becoming a first-time mom and raising an at-risk child. Both heart-pounding and heart-opening, “Risk” explores the emotional terrain of parenting, resilience, aging and healing past trauma through nature and adventure.
Norman lives at Lake Tahoe with her partner, son and two dogs. She began writing soon after retiring from a hydrology career with the U.S. Forest Service at Lake Tahoe and becoming guardian of her young nephew. A former National and World Champion in both whitewater kayaking and rafting, she continues to coach youth paddlers. She is also a board member of an environmental nonprofit, the Sierra Nevada Alliance, and increasingly involved in other local efforts in support of public lands. | susannormanauthor.com
Upcoming events:
Author Panel with authors Sue Norman, Caroline Paul, and Juliet Starrett
July 15 | 5:30 p.m.
Alibi AleWorks – Truckee Public House
Sue Norman in conversation with Nevada County Poet Laureate Karen Terry
Aug. 1 | 6 p.m.
Radical Cat Bookstore, Reno, Nev.
“Risk” Book Launch at Tahoe Waterman’s Café, Tahoe City
Aug 8 | 3:30 p.m.
