Susan J. Farese
Author Interview - Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN
Author of Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring
This exciting collection of freeform poetry with over 40 poems by Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, is a sharing of both professional and personal thoughts and feelings. Susan is a strong advocate of the creative use of poetry to express the wonderment, frustration, dedication, and the love of nurses for their profession and their patients.
Included is a tribute poem to nurses by Mohan Chilukuri, MD and a bonus section of several of Susan's Haiku Poems with her nature photography.
Susan invites you to share the passion and the traditions of nursing, and to explore the heart of the professional practice of nursing...sharing and caring.
Author Interview - Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN
Author I draw inspiration from: Caitlin Rother
Author Interview - Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN
Favorite place to read a book: In bed or when relaxing or unplugging wherever!
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with: NO one! I am not sure I would want to be stuck in an elevator! LOL!
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author: When I saw the film "Awakenings" in 1991, it was the catalyst for me to begin writing poetry.
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook: Paperback!
The last book I read: Death on Ocean Boulevard: Inside the Coronado Mansion Case by Caitlin Rother
Author Interview - Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN
Pen & paper or computer: Either - Depends when inspiration strikes!
Book character I think I’d be best friends with: In general, I mostly read non-fiction/bios so any of the celebrities, authors or personalities I admire!
If I weren’t an author, I’d be a: Comedian or Journalist
Favorite decade in fashion history: 20's!
Place I’d most like to travel: Greece
My signature drink: Margarita, on the rocks with salt (flavored or not)!
Favorite artist: Bruce Springsteen
Number one on my bucket list: A great screen role in a film!
Anything else you'd like to add: Poetry can be a cathartic and therapeutic tool to share thoughts, stories, as a means of values clarification, resolving conflict and more!
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Author Bio: Susan J. (Felice) Farese, MSN, RN, a native of NJ, received her Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree from Widener University and Masters of Science (MSN) from Seton Hall University. Her diversified nursing career includes military and civilian nursing within inpatient outpatient and academic settings- including experience as a clinician, educator, administrator, consultant, and nurse entrepreneur.
Susan is the owner of SJF Communications in San Diego which provides public relations, publicity, writing, websites, filmmaking, acting and mentoring services. https://sjfcommunications.com.
