Suzanne Carmichael

Suzanne Carmichael’s writing credits include published author, contributing editor, photojournalist, workshop leader, advocacy writer and blogger. Her two-volume book A Traveler’s Guide to American Crafts (EP Dutton) was favorably reviewed in the Sunday New York Times’ Travel Section. A few weeks later the NYTimes’ Travel Editor called to ask Suzanne if she would be interested in writing for the Times. Stifling the urge to shout YES! Suzanne calmy agreed. Her many subsequent NYTimes’ articles covered American and Canadian fine and indigenous crafts, travel, and food. All of these articles were illustrated by her photography. Suzanne’s credits also include articles published in a wide variety of national publications from Travel & Leisure to the United Airlines in-flight magazine, and Modern Maturity. For many years, she was the contributing editor for each edition of America’s Wonderful Little Hotels and Inns and had segments published in several Fodor’s travel books. She is an experienced workshop leader offering courses and workbooks on “Writing and Selling Non-fiction Articles,” “The ABCs of Creative Publicity: for artists and non-profits,” and “Writing as an Advocate: Tips and tricks.”

Now as a volunteer, formerly as a public interest attorney and executive director of advocacy organizations throughout the country, Suzanne is known for her carefully researched and compelling legislative testimony, LTEs (letters to the editor), opinion pieces, and articles. Blogging is Suzanne’s latest writing adventure. “Aging Fearlessly” provides vetted practical information interspersed with relevant personal experience, and the occasional sassy aside. Topics focus on issues that we all face as we age. Posts through November 2021 are available at https://states.aarp.org/maine/meaging. Beginning December 2021, Susanne’s bi-monthly posts are on her new website. Suzanne is currently writing a book about the unusual house that she and her late husband designed, without an architect, and the unique interior finishing they created during a seven-year “giant craft project.”