Author Archives: Susacadia

About Susacadia

I am a writer, fiber artist, and occasional raconteur. I've been around the block a time or two, but stuck to any career I ever had for at least 10 years. They have all morphed logically from one to another. But under it all I have eternally been a teacher and a learner.

Rafe–Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Susacadia

“Rafaella!” The stars had disappeared from the edge of the horizon, and Rafe kept walking. Her sister had no business being up at this hour, and certainly no business shouting her name down the hall. Well, more of an insistent … Continue reading →

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The Last Filene’s

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Susacadia

“The last Filene’s Basement closed December 29, 2011, fifteen years ago today. But thanks to the miracle of UR-There, you can relive that moment, along with thousands of other shopping experiences available through UR-VR technology. Plug in the SIM and … Continue reading →

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Rafe–Breaking Warp

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Susacadia

This fits in between Frozen River 02 and A Mission. The fire crackled with dry wood and pitch. Rafe sucked the marrow from a bone and leaned back on her bed roll. The sky was hazed, but did not feel … Continue reading →

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Centered Eyelet

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Susacadia

I’ve been working on getting a pattern ready for publishing. One of the sad things I’ve discovered is that I think of my knitting one way, using one set of motions to create stitches, but actually perform them in an … Continue reading →

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Rafe–Almost healed.

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Susacadia

This comes after Rafe has been dragged home, wounded. This scene takes place as Rafe is sorting her things getting ready to go back to the front. “You promised.” Jenna had never whined in her life, and she didn’t now. … Continue reading →

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Doesn’t Get Better Than a Yellow Screwdriver

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Susacadia

Lessons Learned in Morocco pt. 3 One December school holiday I decided to go to Marrakech. It sounds exotic as I write it, full of mystery and Crosby, Stills, and Nash and hippie road trips. Reality was a bit more … Continue reading →

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Rafe–Stories of Scars 01

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Susacadia

“Rafe, tell us a scar story.” The three little girls, eyes fastened on her face, wore, much as Rafe and Jenna did when they were that age, loose fitting trousers, buckled at the waist. Laces hung from the knees where … Continue reading →

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Seeing is Relative

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Susacadia

Lessons Learned in Morocco pt. 2 Popular belief and reality are totally in the eye of the beholder. Not only is “good” relative, but so is “fair and just.” “What was it like, being and American woman, living in an … Continue reading →

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A Call to Arms

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Susacadia

I had a somewhat difficult conversation with a friend. Not difficult in the “I need to get this off my chest” sort of way. Rather, it touched on several nerves that have troubled me before. I see the bolus of … Continue reading →

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Rafe–First Time Home–pt. 1

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Susacadia

Rafe lay on the bed following the spider with her eyes. Visions of trees passing overhead coalesced into roof beams. Pain was still present, pulling at her face and preventing her from rolling onto her side. She was no longer … Continue reading →

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