Susan Schroder's Blog

From Circle the Sun Books

Fairy Tale Access Interview

I had a wonderful interview with the good folks over at
Fairy Tale Access (A Community Access Television Show)
about my Circle the Sun books!
Click the link to see me in action:
Fairy Tale Access Interview

Here is the finished illustration:

Hedgecreek Dryad © Susan Schroder
This is an illustration from my Circle the Sun mythic fantasy book series.
Available on Amazon and Kindle

Behind the Scenes - Creating Art

Have you ever wondered how my photographic art is created? Here a few behind the scenes photos that show a glimpse into my process:


I spent over 5 hours airbrushing make-up and applying gold leaf to my model.


I photographed on location for this image. The costuming is all hand made...I sewed on every bit of moss to her bodice! Here I am adding more loose moss.


On location at Hedgecreek Falls in Dunsmuir, California

Book Wisdom

I live by this philosophy...
What's your book buying wisdom?

Where does inspiration come from?

I was the kind of kid who would lay on the grass and watch the clouds, see shapes and imagine lots of things.
I still do that...all the time. I really love clouds.

Starting the Journey

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ☆Who's ready to go with me?


As an author-illustrator, I'm starting this blog off with an invitation to join me on an adventurous journey into the fantastical!