Susan RuchSusan Ruch is a debut author and certifiable "cat lady" who lives in rural Indiana with her husband, Joe, and two felines, Lou and Ozzie. Susan enjoys exploring the natural world, and especially its animal inhabitants. Whether searching for birds in he woods or collecting shells at the beach which may include an octopus (she has found two), her heart is happiest in nature among the creatures who live there. Her passion for reading inspires her to share stories with third graders, fostering a love of literature. Susan's book, Pretty Kitty and the Magnificent World, was inspired by her daughter's adoption of Pretty Kitty, also known as Nori. Read More Read Less