I always loved to write and my dream was to one day be a published author. I am so happy and proud to accomplish this with my first novel, His Kate. 

 

I grew up in West Deptford, New Jersey and graduated from West Deptford High School. I went on to earn a BA in English and Psychology from Widener University. After college, I worked as a tech writer and public relations associate before branching out into meeting planning and marketing, in both corporate and non-profit environments.

 

I wrote when I had spare time and read hundreds of novels as well as nonfiction books. I came up with the idea for His Kate in the late 1990s from a life experience but didn't begin writing it until 2006. I kept at it over the years in between raising two children. 

 

I enjoy spending time with my children and friends, spinning, travel, movies, cooking, sports and of course, reading and writing. I live with my two children, Dylan and Devon, in the Philadelphia suburbs and in January 2019, we purchased our first home. 

 

Fun facts...

 

I ran a total of six marathons including two Philadelphia, one Delaware and three Boston. I ran Boston as a bandit, meaning without a bib number. I didn't know that was possible until I lived there. 

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I started reading to my kids when they were infants. I am very passionate about children's books and maintain a Goodreads account for my kids. We have read over 3,700 books. Feel free to friend us (Dylan & Devon Tandoc) and check out our favorites! I also have a Goodreads account and love to read fiction and non-fiction. Look me up as Sue Krawitz.

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I'm a meeting planner and earned my Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation in 2002 from the Events Industry Council. 

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I'm allergic to shellfish, tree nuts, mango and celery. Twice during college I had anaphylactic shock and was treated in the ER. 

 

Since 1986, I've been a Denver Broncos fan. I saw them play in four states, my favorites being MNF at Mile High against the Raiders and MNF In Miami against the Dolphins.

 

I have a very low tolerance for caffeine and do not eat any chocolate. Carob makes a great substitute. Try Chatfield's carob powder in recipes.

 

I was a writer, copy editor and sports editor on Widener's student newspaper, The Dome. The Dome staff was like a little family.

 

My best friend Carla and I camped out in Widener's football stadium bleachers right after I graduated to show our respect for the stadium before it was torn down. We pitched the story and got an article and our picture in the local newspaper. 

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Prior to His Kate, I wrote a 90,000 word manuscript that will never get published. However, I love the main character (Melinda Dermott) and am writing her into my next project.  

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I drive a Toyota Prius. My previous cars were two Chevy Cavaliers and a Scion XA.  

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I've been a pescatarian for the last 30 years.

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I love to spin and work out at home to Studio SWEAT on Demand. It is the absolute best!

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I played one year of JV basketball in high school. I scored only two points the entire season. I didn't get much playing time and those two points came from my first attempt. For a while I had a 100% FG average.

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On the first day of school in first grade, I broke my right tibia bone. Walking too close to the swings at recess, I was hit down by a boy, crashing on the cement blacktop. Too bad they didn't use wood chips back then!

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Three of my favorite movies are Sweet Home Alabama, 13 Going on 30, Smooch and Ever After. Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner are my favorite actresses. 

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I bake from scratch and hand mix the batter with a spoon. I follow regular recipes but get the best reviews of my baking, from children and adults.

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I'm 5' tall. There were students at my sons' elementary school who were taller than me. I just laughed and blamed it on the growth hormones.