Susan DowningSusan Downing is the co-author of the Bradykin series. She resides in Hanover, Massachusetts with her husband, Denis; her children, Matthew and Megan; and their two magical Coton de Tulear's, Bradykin and Baileykin. Susan received her Bachelor of Scince degree in Marketing from Fitchburg State University. She has more than thirty years of mortgage-lending experience. She has a reputation for strong professional ethics, integrity, and exemplary customer service. Her sales and management skills and overall experience have been great assets in the development and marketing of Bradykin. Susan has always had a passion for writing. Her craft was inspired by her favorite elementary English teacher, Mrs. Beatrice Barnicle. Her love for dogs and children is an instrumental part of her life. Small-town values, family traditions, and happy memories: this is what she tried to capture in all her books. Susan feels fortunate to have the opportunity and creative ability to enhance the celebration of children, which creates lasting family memories. Bradykin-like many family pets-brings purpose, fun and child-like perspective to every day. It's Susan's goal to preserve the everyday memories that have formed the basis of family through traditions that she hopes mirrors yours in many ways. Susan and her family make an effort to volunteer and donate Bradykin books to Boston-based Cradles to Crayons, hospitals, and schools. During her free time, Susan enjoys creative writing, painting, volunteering, and spending quality time with her family and friends. Read More Read Less