Susan Myhre Hayes
Susan Myhre Hayes
Author, Meditation Mentor, Personal Coach
Newest Release
Making Up Stories: A Novel
All families have their secrets. How far will they go to keep them hidden
Making Up Stories: A Novel tells the story of family secrets and explores a mother's and daughter's desire to break free from intergenerational trauma. It's a story about their love for each other and the sacrifices they're willing to make for each other. Complex characters and situations raise profound, sometimes unanswerable questions about family, life's gray areas, and the promise of hope.
A dying mother reveals to her daughter her family’s long history of trauma in the hope she can break free of it. . . . It is inspiring – the past can never be escaped, but that does not mean it must serve as destiny. . . A captivating novel, intellectually stimulating and literarily engrossing.
Kirkus Review
A Five-Star - Must Read from Reedsy Discovery. “I have not had a book affect me so strongly for a long time, “
Kendall Nischan
Author
I am an author known for my emotionally rich storytelling and focus on personal growth. My novel, Making Up Stories, explores family secrets and healing through the relationship between a dying mother and her daughter. I also wrote Peace in the Puzzle, a motivational book about discovering one’s true self. I draw on my background in philanthropy, education, and public relations to inspire meaningful transformation in my readers.
Meditation Mentor
I am a dedicated meditation mentor who offers guided practices to help individuals cultivate calmness, clarity, and emotional resilience. Through my website, I provide a variety of meditations—including Lovingkindness, Body Scan, and Mountain Meditation—that support stress relief and personal growth. Personal meditation mentoring is available.
Personal Coach
I am a personal coach who guides individuals and groups toward discovering their true purpose. Drawing from my book, Peace in the Puzzle: Becoming Your Intended Self, I offer personalized coaching and group presentations tailored to each client's unique needs. Through compelling storytelling and practical tools, I empower clients to navigate life's challenges and align with their intended selves.
About
Susan believes the universe guided her career in directions that her lack of career planning didn’t. While she had successful careers in corporate philanthropy, public relations, and education, with an undergraduate degree in English and German Literature from St. Olaf College and a master’s degree in composition from the University of Minnesota, she always dreamed of authoring a great American novel.
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