A MENTOR AND HER MUSE

Susan Sage invites you on a captivating journey through the pages of "A Mentor and Her Muse." Beneath the seemingly innocent title lies a narrative that transcends societal norms, delving into the complexities of race, artistic ambition, and the human psyche.

Meet Maggie Barnett, a middle-aged writer whose dreams of literary success waned with the passing of time. Childless and marked by the scars of failed relationships and the tragic loss of her parents, Maggie finds solace and purpose within the walls of a school in Flint, Michigan. It is here that her path crosses with Taezha Riverton, a talented teenage writer yearning for guidance.

This psychological novel explores the labyrinthine corridors of Maggie's mind, where the desire to mentor Tae and use her as a muse becomes a journey of self-destruction. As permission for the road trip remains elusive, the duo embarks on a voyage that tests the boundaries of friendship and mentorship.

In the hands of Susan Sage, "A Mentor and Her Muse" emerges as a profound exploration of existentialist undercurrents, reminiscent of Thomas Mann's "Death in Venice." The narrative's grip tightens as Maggie's self-destructive behaviors unfold, revealing the intricate layers of characters and the unexpected emotions beneath their facades.

The cover, adorned with a brick wall and a wooden door entwined with wiry vines, serves as a symbolic prelude to the story's essence. Doors, for Maggie, become a metaphor for escape, new paths, and reinvention, weaving seamlessly into the fabric of this compelling tale.

In the hands of Susan Sage, this novel transforms into a symphony of words, echoing the haunting melodies of obsession, ambition, and the ever-elusive pursuit of artistic excellence. Highly recommended, this is a narrative that lingers, urging you to unlock the doors of perception and step into the complex world of Maggie and her muse, Tae.

A Mentor and Her Muse by Susan Sage.

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Susan Sage is a fiction writer and poet. She received an English degree from Wayne State University and did graduate work at the University of Michigan-Flint. During her college years, she began publishing her poetry, and was a recipient of WSU's Tompkins Award in Creative Writing.

After moving to the Flint area, she became a certified teacher in Language Arts, and also completed graduate coursework at the University of Michigan-Flint. An educator for twenty-three years, Susan wore many hats: an adult education teacher, educational coordinator, as well as an academic interventionist at both the elementary and secondary levels. During her years at Carman-Ainsworth High School, she served as both sponsor of the creative writing club, as well as editor of its annual magazine. She has also been active in a group of local authors, Writers as Instructors.

She has published three novels. Her first book, INSOMINY, was published in 2010. A MENTOR AND HER MUSE, her second novel,was published in January, 2018. Her latest novel, DANCING IN THE RING, will be released in June, 2023.

Her work has appeared in Five on the Fifth, Arlington Literary Journal (Issue #84), Illuminations, Twisted Vines Literary Journal, The Birds We Piled Loosely, Referential Magazine, Storyacious, E.T.A. Literary Journal, Digital Papercut, Black Denim Lit, The Green Hills Literary Lantern, The Rockhurst Review, Passages North, Metis, Qua, Diceybrown, The Mochila Review, Beyond Doggerel, The Wire, and Corridors.

Susan enjoys travelling and stargazing. She lives in Flushing, Michigan, with her husband, Tom, and two cats. They have a daughter, Sarah.