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Media and Press featuring Susan Hanfield

Hope That Glows In The Dark

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61ah1pLxm3L._SL500_AA300_PIaudible,BottomRight,13,73_AA300_“To the wounded, the worn, the wondering.

And to those who let us see their scars

so others can discover Hope’s hideout” – Cynthia Ruchti

It was such a joy to narrate this collection of beautifully written, poignant stories by Cynthia Ruchti.  Ragged Hope: Surviving the Fallout of Other People’s Choices follows 25 individuals who share their true story of how they found the strength, courage and resolve to survive the aftermath of other people’s choices.

I recorded this book, along with the very talented Alex Hyde-White, and each time I came to one of the stories that I would be reading, I was deeply impacted by how I was also being encouraged, uplifted and moved by the soothing balm that each of these pages contained. Throughout this book, Cynthia Ruchti lovingly illustrates God’s healing power and His ability to meet each of us right where we are – no matter what our circumstance, or how ragged or tattered our hope may be.

                                                                 And hope does not disappoint.

                                                                             Romans 5:5 NASB

                          

 

My Theatrical Reel is “Today’s Video” on Actors Access!

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Very fun to learn that “Today’s Featured Video” on Actors Access was my theatrical reel! How cool is that. Thank you Actors Access. I have received so many sweet messages & congratulations throughout the day, it’s been really lovely!  Click on the link below, if you’d like to have a look.

A Magical Night, An Amazing Month & A New Series

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Susan at the 2015 AudiesI can’t believe that the 2015 Audie Awards took place a month ago already! Such an incredible evening and one I won’t soon forget. I was elated to be both a nominee this year for STARS and also deeply honored to be asked to present at the 2015 Audie Award Ceremony.  Our host, author Jack Gantos, was an absolute delight and so much fun to play off of during the ceremony.  My heartfelt thanks to Skyboat Media, Audible Studios and to the Audio Publisher’s Association for such a magical night!

It’s been an amazing month since returning from New York!  I’ve been busy with a new series that I’m narrating for Dreamscape Media.  It’s been great fun and I’m truly loving every minute. I will share more about this captivating book series, soon!

The Four Freedoms and a Short

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For the past few weeks I’ve been working on, what I believe, is going to become a very powerful short film.  In this short, I play the CEO & Owner of a successful advertising agency.  The subject matter, while I’m not able to say too much yet, is incredibly vital and relevant to our current society and is inspired by true events.  I am humbled to have been on a project such as this.

Our outstanding director, Faith Strongheart, assembled an exceptional cast & crew to bring this difficult story to life.  In addition, Faith and our wonderful producer, Michelle Brattson, brought on the skills of a top-notch stunt coordinator for our last day of shooting, as we had some very intricate scenes to capture.

Our stunt coordinator and his team were absolutely amazing!  I definitely have a new appreciation for the work that these folks do.  Wow.  As our stunt team walked us through the choreography, I was immediately reminded how even a tiny, tiny choreographed move needs to be so carefully approached and executed in order to avoid injury.

As always, I am ever so thankful when I have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, talented and supportive cast & crew and such was the case with this current film.  I will update again soon, once I’m able to say more.

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Hello New York! STARS is a 2015 Audie Award Finalist!!

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Wow. This has been one exciting day! Today the Audio Publishers Association (APA) announced the Finalists for the 2015 Audie Awards Competition that will take place this coming May in New York City.  I’m thrilled to have learned that I am a 2015 Audie Finalist in the Multi-Voiced Performance Category for Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian!  I’m beyond excited and so thankful to have had the opportunity to work on this wonderful book, surrounded by such a phenomenal cast with an equally amazing production team.  Many thanks & congratulations go out to Skyboat Media, Janis Ian and to Audible for this incredible opportunity!  Congratulations also to our amazing cast. What an honor it is to be among all of you!

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“Women Destroy Science Fiction” is the Book of Honor at Potlatch24!

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Good news! Lightspeed Magazine’s June 2014 issue of “WOMEN DESTROY SCIENCE FICTION” has been chosen as the Book of Honor at Potlatch 24. 

WDSF is the issue that was high-jacked last June by us women under the awesome leadership of  Christie Yant, Assistant Editor of Lightspeed Magazine. The amazing Gabrielle de Cuir of Skyboat Media was our fantastic Podcast Producer, with Mur Lafferty beautifully doing all of the intros. For my part, aside from being in the company of so many incredibly gifted women, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to narrate Carrie Vaughn’s wonderful short story Salvage.

This issue is packed full of so much wonderful SSF love you won’t want to miss a minute of it! You can check out most of the issue here for free at June 2014 Lightspeed Magazine.  WDSF in it’s entirety can be purchased in various e-reader and print formats at Women Destroy SF.

Potlatch 24 will take place in Seattle, Washington this weekend, Feb 6-8th! So if you live in Seattle or the surrounding area, do try to check out the convention if you can!  It looks like it’s going to be a pretty fabulous weekend.  Here’s a link to all the festivities!  Potlatch24Program.

The Lonely Heart … Just In Time For Valentine’s Day!

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B7PPZ1lCIAE2B4tAlthough not your typical Valentine’s Day love story… The Lonely Heart  is a story sure to capture your heart.  I had so much fun recording this hauntingly disturbing tale, mainly because the writing of Aliette de Bodard is so good!! The story is now available at Lightspeed Magazine and it is a retelling of the “The Painted Skin” from Pu Songling’s Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio.

The Lonely Heart is graphic, explicit, dark and all the while completely compelling. Part of the fun for me as a narrator is learning about the places & traditions of the characters that I get to portray. To get into the right mind-space for this particular story, I spent a lot of time researching the area of China where the story took place, most specifically the “Ghost City” of old Fengdu. It’s incredibly fascinating! In case you’re interested, here is an article on some of the historic facts & myths of this old city located on the bank of the Yangtze River. Enjoy! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fengdu_Ghost_City

Featured in House Beautiful Magazine – “The Best! for the Kitchen”

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I’m excited to share that a print ad I did for Food Cycler just got some great press! Food Cycler was recently featured in House Beautiful magazine where it was not only given the spotlight, but also received accolades for being “The Best! For The Kitchen.”  This is a wonderful product, so do check it out!  You can see me and my adorable little co-star throughout Food Cycler’s new website here: https://nofoodwaste.com

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SALVAGE written by Carrie Vaughn

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We’ve had a blast this month destroying Science Fiction and taking over Lightspeed Magazine’s June Issue.  Here is a link to the story SALVAGE  that I had the pleasure of narrating.  This was such fun. I mean…how often does one get to play the captain of a space ship after all? Not often enough, if you ask me!

I also really love Carrie Vaughn’s writing and was super excited to be able to read her fabulous words once more. Enjoy!

http://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/salvage/

 

WOMEN DESTROY SCIENCE FICTION! There is no SALVAGE

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This is a promo for a wonderful, deeply moving story that I had the pleasure of narrating called SALVAGE, written by the very talented Carrie Vaughn.  My recording will be released sometime this month as part the WOMEN DESTROY SCIENCE FICTION! June issue at Lightspeed Magazine.  We women have high-jacked the June issue and there are plenty of treasures to behold!  Please visit the special June issue here.  You won’t be disappointed and just remember…Resistance. Is. Futile.