Susan Butler Colwell is a writer, entrepreneur, passable baker, and lover of magical things. She lives in Loudoun County, Virginia, with her husband, Washington, D.C., rock radio legend and author, Cerphe—heard daily on www.musicplanetradio.com, and their adorable gray cat, Ponce deux Leon—heard most mornings in the Colwell home demanding breakfast. The Summerlands is Susan’s debut novel. Connect with the author at www.susanbutlercolwell.com.