Susan Taylor

Susan Johnston Taylor is a versatile freelance writer based in Austin, Texas, with over 14 years of experience in various writing genres, including personal finance, entrepreneurship, and children's literature. She began her writing career focusing on business and personal finance but made a significant pivot to children's writing around 2016 after feeling burned out from her previous work. This change was inspired by her desire to explore more creative outlets, leading her to write her first picture book about her rescue dog, Sebastian.12

Education and Career Background: Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Boston University. She initially worked in communications while freelancing on the side before transitioning to full-time freelance writing in 2008. Throughout her career, she has contributed to numerous national newspapers, magazines, and educational publishers, producing both articles and books for children.23

Children's Literature: In 2023, she published her debut children's book titled Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures, which received accolades such as the SCBWI Crystal Award for the Texas/Oklahoma division and recognition as an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the National Science Teaching Association.3 Her next project, If Pets Wrote Poems, is scheduled for release in spring 2026.34

Professional Affiliations: Taylor is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), where she has found networking opportunities and support throughout her career. She has also engaged with various literary agencies and has a literary agent, Mara Cobb at Martin Literary Management.12

Personal Insights: Taylor describes herself as naturally curious and detail-oriented, traits that enhance her storytelling abilities across different formats. She enjoys bringing untold stories to light and aims to provide new insights through her writing.23

For more information about her work and projects, you can visit her website at Susan-Johnston.com or view her LinkedIn profile under the username "susanj" .5