Susan Hancock started writing poetry at the ripe old age of nine years.  Her first poem, "War", an anti- war statement,  was published in her elementary school newspaper in Chicago. She has continued to write poetry and publish in various anthologies throughout her life.

Since one cannot usually make a stable living from writing poetry, Susan decided to become a nurse. It also reflects her "te" or inner nature. As a nurse for the Los Angeles School District, she faces a steady influx of needy clients from crying four- year- olds to stressed out teachers.  Writing poetry has always been her therapy- an outlet for coping with the demands of her job and daily stressors.

The Beatles have always been an important piece of the puzzle that completes her.  She considers herself - foremost and utmost - a lifetime Beatlemaniac. Her domestic partner and boyfriend, Eric, has been putting up with this craziness for the 12 years they've been together. Their five spoiled cats have become used to wild dancing and cheering every time a Fab Four song is played on the radio. Such is the life of a muse, nurse, and Beatlemaniac.

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