Suzy & Roxy Go Camping follows two best friends with very different personalities who learn important lessons in friendship and flexibility while camping during a thunderstorm. Where did the idea for this story come from?

Definitely from camping with my Dad when I was a kid! He was very organized and packed what we needed. Now me…that was a different story! I packed so much stuff, it was literally falling out of my Dad’s truck when we opened the door! We would have so much fun even though we both definitely had different ideas about what was “necessary” to pack!

Even now, as an adult, I tend to pack a lot when I go camping with my husband and family. I honestly have to laugh when I think about it! A weekend camping trip looks like a 2-week excursion through ALL the elements imaginable when I pack! 

Suzy is very organized, and Roxy is more spontaneous—what do you love most about each of them?

I love that they both make it work as a team, just like me and Dad did when camping! I love how Suzy doesn’t get upset at Roxy; she may wonder what she’s up to packing all this stuff, but she accepts her for who she is! I also love how Roxy likes to take it easy, kick back, and have fun! I feel they both complement each other. 

How do you balance teaching a message while still keeping the story fun and light?

I think this is so important! You want to have fun, but you also want to make sure you weave a little lesson or take-away into the mix. I think that’s important in Suzy & Roxy Go Camping. These are two best buddies, with different personalities, who make the most out of a rainy day at the campgrounds. They roll with the punches and I think that’s a great life lesson. Sometimes you have to just do your best and make the most out of a situation. 

What is the next book you are working on, and when will it be available?

Yay! So excited to be working on my next book! I’ll be including a new character in the next “Suzy & Roxy” book! I’m hoping for a Spring/Summer 2027 release! Stay tuned, Suzy & Roxy friends! 

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