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Susan Irving Monshaw

Writer. Traveler. Journalist.

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About Me

Susan’s journey began with the pencil scribbles of a 6-year old on the fly leaf of a well-loved copy of “Let Papa Sleep.” She wanted to document the UFO that she was certain she spied out a bedroom window. More than five decades later, she still scribbling notes and impressions on receipts, cocktail napkins, envelopes and, sometimes, in notebooks. 

 

Today, Susan’s writing appears in a column in the Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC). She ghost-wrote the memoir of Rob Gronkowski’s (NFL New England Patriots) mother, Diane, who raised five boys, all became professional athletes. Susan has edited a technical magazine and written dozens of travel articles for British and expat magazines while living in France, Japan and England. At present, she’s working on a novel.

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

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Ghostwriter, “Outnumbered: How an Average Supermom Raised Five Professional Athletes,” 2022.

Memoire of Diane Gronkowski, mother of legendary NFL brothers.

San Sebastián, Spring 2021

Delving into the culinary delights and traditions of Spain’s Basque region.

Cornwall, Summer 2020

An exploration of the English coastal region’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes.  

St. Tropez, Winter 2020

A journey through the legendary culture and allure of France’s Cote D’Azur.

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“Vague Horizon,” selected for inclusion in the University of Illinois anthology, Collecting Covid-19 Stories, 2021

Narrative poem reflecting on the uncertainties of the pandemic era.

Co-author, *Images of America: New Fairfield*

A photographic and written history of New Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Professional Experience

Present: Columnist for Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC)

Covering local Southern habits and traditions.

Columnist, "Hither and Yon" – Citizen News (New Fairfield, CT)

Crafted weekly humor columns for over a decade, offering readers a lighthearted take on life's intricacies.

Associate Editor – Chemical Engineering Magazine

Oversaw content development, ensuring clarity and engagement for a specialized audience.

Public Relations Consultant  

Developed communication strategies, highlighting compelling narratives for various organizations.

Awards and Recognition

Writer in Residence

Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, Southern Pines, NC, 2026

Moniak Mohr Attendee

National Creative Writing Center of Scotland, July, 2023

First Place, Suspense Contest

Off-Campus Writers' Workshop, 2021

Second Place, Flash Fiction Contest

Off-Campus Writers' Workshop, 2020

NYC Flash Fiction Challenge Participant

2018-2026

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Education and Affiliations

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  • Coursework in Novel and Creative Writing – New York University  

  • Screenwriting Masterclass – 92Y, New York City

  • BA Journalism and English, Douglass College, Rutgers University, 1986.

  • North Carolina Writers’ Network, member since 2024

  • Society of Authors (UK), member since 2022

  • Authors Guild, member since 2022

  • Chicago Writers’ Association, member since 2020

  • Off-Campus Writers Workshop, member since 2019

  • London Writers Group, member since 2018

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Contact

North Carolina | New York City | Côte d'Azur

© 2026 by Susan Irving Monshaw

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