About Susan
Susan G Mathis is an international award-winning, bestselling author of historical fiction and Christian historical romance. Her novels celebrate faith, family, and hope through richly detailed historical settings and memorable characters. A passionate researcher and storyteller, Susan has… Read More
Thousand Islands Fiction
Check out all nineteen captivating novels below perfect for readers who love richly detailed historical fiction set amid the elegance and intrigue of the Gilded Age in the Thousand Islands. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Coming in November!… Read More
Events
Keep up with Susan’s news & events here: July 4-17, 2026 Thousand Islands Book Tour LET’S GET TOGETHER! I’m excited for my annual Thousand Islands Book Tour, July 4–17. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering my stories… Read More
Susan's Blog
Could a Lie Destroy a Woman’s Future?
In Gilded Age America, a woman’s reputation could be one of her most valuable possessions—and one of the easiest to lose. For a respectable young woman in the 1880s, society placed enormous importance on character, modesty, and proper… Read More
Meet author Cathy Gohlke
Bestselling Christy Hall of Fame, Carol and INSPY Award-winning author Cathy Gohlke writes novels steeped with inspirational lessons from history. Her stories reveal how people break the chains that bind them, triumphing over adversity through faith. Cathy, her… Read More
Meet author Lynne Tagawa
Lynne Tagawa is an educator, author, and editor living in South Texas. She’s a mom of four and a grandma to six who loves writing historical fiction with a theological emphasis. A Fallen Sparrow: A Novel of the… Read More
The Thousand Islands Photo Gallery
The St. Lawrence River’s magnificent Thousand Islands in upstate NY is the setting for my Thousand Islands Gilded Age novels! I hope you enjoy these photos of the St. Lawrence River! More soon…