About
I grew up in the karst topography of western Virginia where my fascination for geology and caves flourished. My interest in the subject was fueled by a year of geology study in college.
I earned two A.A.& S. degrees in the New River Valley of Virginia and my B.A. in Communication Arts at Bluefield College in Bluefield, VA.
It was during the mid-1990s while I worked in adult literacy at a regional library that I began to write the story of a young geologist who would become Madison Terrence. Working in sea of books was a powerful catalyst for my writing.
I am the mother of three and grandmother of six. I love to run and ride my mountain bike here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. When I'm not in Virginia, I travel with my husband, Jim, exploring the United States and going on safari in Africa.
(On the name: SRR stands for Susan, Richard, and Robert. We are the three Colvin siblings and we always stand together. So now we are together permanently in name.)
New Alpha Rising: Ascension Part I
Description
<p>Countless years ago, measured in thousands, the Gods came first. Monstrous creations were born of their frivolity. Like the Gods, some of the creations were peaceful, others not. Their duty to preserve the earth completed once more, however, the day came that the Gods had to leave earth. Unleashed and with loose regulation, the abominable creations left behind multiplied. In their midst, another conception came to be, and his kind would exist absolutely outside of the God’s purview.<br />Unmated, alone, and untrusting of others, Chatran was charged to go to a place and protect the father of a great child, yet unborn. This duty, however, was unknown to the most cognizant part of Chatran. Only the Beast, who resided within him, knew. As a result, the Beast led Chatran to Walhalla, North Dakota. Although his initial charge was to protect the father he found there, Chatran also gained a mate and Pack. With them, Chatran also found a new way forward, and started on a course that would lead to – New Alpha Rising: Ascension.</p>
Story Behind The Book
The title, The Krybosian Stairpath, refers to the stairway portal that appears and leads Madison, her younger brother, Mica, and her best friend, Onyx Ruiz, into the interior world of Krybos. In the Greek language, “krybo” means “to hide.” The world of Krybos is hidden from those who dwell on the surface, but not from those who dare to descend the Krybosian Stairpath.
Reviews
Book Review: "I'd definitely recommend this book to Middle Grade readers, but I can also see older readers being intrigued as well. In fact, any person out there who enjoys a mixture of Science and Fantasy will be pleasantly surprised with this book." <br /><a href="http://afanaticbookblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/book-review-krybosian-stairpath.html">http://afanaticbookblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/book-review-krybosian-stairpath.html</a><br /><br />Book Review: "It's a wonderful book for preteens and kids. It would be a great book to suggest to a kid who is reluctant to read." <a href="http://alishareads.blogspot.com/2010/05/krybosian-stairpath.html">http://alishareads.blogspot.com/2010/05/krybosian-stairpath.html</a> <br /><br />Book Review: "...this one brought me back to an age where the most important thing in my life was a book that was so mesmerizing that I could not bear to put it down. Read it for yourselves....and share it with the whole family."<br /><a href="http://bookblogs.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-krybosian-stairpath">http://bookblogs.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-krybosian-stairpath</a><br /><br />"I loved this book, and I'm a little older than the age range... so its a great book for anyone! ;) I love the setting and the characters." <em>-Amazon.com customer review <br /><br /></em><span class="UIStory_Message">"I read this book and I loved it!! It was well written and is a good read for kids!!" <em>- facebook comment</em></span>