Meet Susan Varno
Adventure & Romance
Every story begins somewhere.
Mine has taken me from the streets
of Chicago to the castles of England,
through a lifetime of writing,
discovery, and love.
A Journey Through History
A few years ago, I had the wonderful
opportunity to visit England with
a friend.
I toured two medieval castles,
two manor houses, an Edwardian house,
and a Yeoman’s house. The dates of
construction varied from 1068 to 1635.
We entered ancient churches,
a three-story folly, and two
Oxford colleges.
We walked the streets of Cheltenham,
the spa town where the London season
continued each year.
We visited Wales, Yorkshire,
and toured the beautiful Cotswolds.
I saw places I knew
I would write about.
Historicals have always been my
favorite genre. How did courageous
women gain power in a
male-dominated world?
Family, Writing & Adventure
After earning a degree from American
University in Washington, D.C.,
I moved back home to Chicago.
There I met my future husband,
Richard Varno. I was fascinated
with his sense of adventure,
his playful nature, and his
friendly attitude.
We have two sons. Staying home
to raise these little darlings
allowed me time to write and
publish romantic short stories
and personal experience humor.
For 25 years, I wrote columns
and reviews for Video Views Magazine,
which was distributed through
video stores.
After Richard and I retired to Arkansas,
I published over 500 articles
in magazines and newspapers
about the people, culture,
and history of the Ozarks.
Love, Loss & New Beginnings
In 2017, Richard died.
I miss him every day.
I moved back to the Chicago suburbs
to be near one of my sons,
as well as Varno relatives
and old friends.
Discover My Historical Romances
Daring heroines, intriguing mysteries,
captivating rogues, and unforgettable
adventures await in
The Shady Side of the Law.