Susan Hanafee is an award-winning former journalist whose career as a reporter for The Indianapolis Star spanned three decades. She formerly headed communications for IPALCO Enterprises and Cummins Inc. She resides in Boca Grande, Florida.
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Leslie’s Voice Recognized as Finalist in the Readers Views Reviewer’s Choice Awards
MARCH 3, 2025 (Reader Views)—”We are pleased to extend our congratulations on being one of the esteemed winners of the 2024-2025 Reader Views Literary Awards program. This achievement is a testament to your extraordinary talent and the innovative spirit you bring to the world of literature, especially within the vibrant community of self-published authors.
“The Reader Views Literary Awards were established to honor the talent and creativity of authors who publish independently—whether through self-publishing, small presses, university presses, or subsidy publishers. Our mission is to showcase fresh, compelling voices that contribute to the diverse world of literature.”
Under the Sand Named a Finalist in the 2024 American Writing Awards
NOVEMBER 2024—The riveting mystery/thriller Under the Sand by Susan Hanafee has been named a finalist in three categories of the 2024 American Writing Awards. The mystery about the kidnapping of two brothers was honored for excellence in the categories of mystery/suspense, general fiction, and cover design.
The American Writing Awards celebrated an unprecedented year, with a record number of submissions across 82 diverse categories, marking a remarkable testament to the vitality of modern literature.
The competition prides itself on providing a level playing field for authors of all publishing backgrounds. A panel of esteemed judges rigorously evaluates entries to select winners and finalists in each category.
Under the Sand is the fourth novel in the Leslie Elliott mystery series and is set on a small island in southwest Florida.
Leslie’s Voice Reviewed by Amanda Caswell for Reader Views
OCTOBER 2024—”Leslie’s Voice’ by Susan Hanafee is a powerful novel that hurls its readers into the high-stakes world of corporate America, where power plays, personal relations, and professional ambitions tie. Leslie Elliott is at the center of this story, an efficient public relations expert who struggles through her professional life under the newly appointed CEO, Brad Stewart. What begins as a deliberate, calculated professional move by Leslie soon becomes a battle of supremacy, both in the boardroom and in her personal life.”
Uncovering a new mystery by local author
JULY/AUGUST 2024 (by Anna Ridilla) — “A tiny island community in southwest Florida, which will feel very familiar to local readers, is thrown into chaos when the lone cell tower is blown up and the bridge to the mainland is disabled. This is what commences a series of events in the fast-moving thriller, “Under the Sand: A Leslie Elliot Mystery” by Susan Hanafee.”
You’re Invited to a Party in Susan Hanafee’s Mind
JUNE 16, 2024 — Read this interview with Susan Hanafee by Donald Liebenson on Kirkusreviews.com!