Suzanne Maree Cole doesn’t just write stories—she forges them in the crucible of real life. Her own journey has been one of profound resilience and transformation: immigrating to Canada with a young family, building a new future through teaching, and facing the challenges of becoming a single parent with unwavering strength. These experiences didn’t just shape her character; they honed her ability to see past the surface, giving her a rare empathy for the quiet battles and hidden yearnings that define the human spirit.

Her background in psychology from York University is felt on every page, not as a textbook theory, but as a deep, intuitive understanding of the heart. She has a gift for crafting characters who feel achingly real, whose struggles with faith, love, and identity resonate long after the book is closed.

Now retired, Suzanne finally answered the call to write—a passion ignited fully during the solitude of the pandemic. When not weaving compelling narratives, she can be found outwitting opponents at the bridge table, mesmerized by the delicate dance of hummingbirds, or contemplatively soaking in the peace of the lakeside—often, as she proudly confesses, while still wearing her favorite pajamas. Suzanne Maree Cole believes in the power of authenticity and the courage it takes to seek one’s own peace. Seeking Your Serenity is the powerful culmination of that belief.