I find the length of time spent on developing each book depends upon its style, the topic and the feedback I receive during each story’s development.  Although an Indie author, I still adhere to the belief that major legwork must be put in before a story is ready for publishing. This includes having people critique […]

Find put what people are saying about A Big Blue Boat, a sailing story for the youngest sailors. Victoria S This book was such a pleasant surprise!! I guess I expected something very basic for the littlest of sailors – and it is a wonderful introduction! – but I was so impressed with the gorgeous, […]

How exciting it is to welcome you to the live Susea Spray webpage. With the need to alter plans, it’s been a major marathon for someone having to learn this new version of wordpress. The site is still a work in progress, but I hope you will enjoy the journey with me. Firstly, I want […]

Did you love the Big Blue Boat story? Then you will love this fun-packed activity book! Colour, cut, make, cook and more! Big Blue Boat Fun! Children will love joining in the fun with this activity book inspired by the award-nominated story by Susea Spray, A Big Blue Boat. Interactive thrills for children who love […]

With the wind in her hair and the salt tickling her nose, a captain heads out for a day on the brine. She is hungry, throws out her fishing line and waits … A big blue boat is out on the brine, And what do you think she sees? From sunrise to sunset, the captain […]

All about reading: rhyming, rhythm, books, games and more for parents. Throughout my childhood, reading wove its way throughout my daily life. Mum always has a book in her hand and read to my sister and I at night. When Dad was home, he sat down and read Blinky Bill to me, whilst Mum was […]

Fun wording, rhythm and rhyme generate strong imagery in this cumulative story about a big blue boat, a girl and the sea. A boat.A big blue boat.A big blue boat with billowing sails…. Seas are calm as a Big Blue Boat and her Captain head out for a day’s sail. Then winds strengthen and the […]

This is a page that will be filled with lots of fun stuff for you to do. Trace, colour, cut, paste, paint and make.