Author at Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing
West Palm Beach, Florida Area
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- Owner at TwinsTalk (Self-employed)
- Author at Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing
- Member at Southeastern Writers Association
- Author at Hampton Roads Publishing
- Past
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- Senior Editor at Health Communications, Inc.
- Research Manager at ProQuest Information and Learning
- Education
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- Michigan State University
- Central Michigan University
- Lansing Catholic Central
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Susan Heim’s Summary
Susan M. Heim is an author and editor, specializing in parenting, multiples, religious and women’s issues. Her published books include "It’s Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence"; "Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby Will Change Your Life the First Year"; "Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples and Singletons"; "Boosting Your Baby's Brain Power"; and, "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More." Upcoming books include "Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family" and "Moms of Multiples' Devotions to Go." Her articles and essays have appeared in many books, magazines and websites. Susan writes a regular online column for Mommies Magazine called “Loving and Living with Twins and Multiples.” She is also an expert on twins and multiples for AllExperts.com, and a parenting expert for SelfGrowth.com. Susan is the founder of TwinsTalk, a website where parents share tips and advice about raising twins and multiples. A member of the National Association of Women Writers and the Southeastern Writers Association, Susan holds a degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University. She lives with her husband and four sons in Florida, and can be contacted through her websites at www.susanheim.com and www.twinstalk.com. Her blog, “Susan Heim on Parenting,” can be viewed at http://susanheim.blogspot.com.
Susan Heim’s Specialties:
parenting, twins, multiples, women, Christian, self-help, babies, children, inspiration, Chicken Soup for the Soul, writing, books
Susan Heim’s Experience
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Owner
TwinsTalk (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Internet industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
TwinsTalk is an Internet gathering place for parents of twins and multiples to share advice, tips, pictures and stories. Forums, prizes, valuable information and more are available at www.twinstalk.com.
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Author
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing
(Publishing industry)
2008 — Present (1 year)
I'm coauthor of "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More" and "Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family."
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Member
Southeastern Writers Association
(Publishing industry)
2006 — Present (3 years)
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Author
Hampton Roads Publishing
(Publishing industry)
2006 — Present (3 years)
I'm the author of "It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence" and coauthor of "Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby Will Change Your Life the First Year."
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Senior Editor
Health Communications, Inc.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)
April 2000 — April 2004 (4 years 1 month)
I was a Senior Editor at Health Communications, responsible for editing the bestselling "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series, as well as teen, religion and self-help books.
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Research Manager
ProQuest Information and Learning
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; PQE; Publishing industry)
1992 — 2000 (8 years)
This company was called Social Issues Resources Series (SIRS) at the time of my employment. I was a Research Manager in charge of the Government Reporter and Researcher product lines.
Susan Heim’s Education
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Michigan State University
1985 — 1986
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Central Michigan University
Business Administration 1982 — 1985
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Lansing Catholic Central
H.S. , High School , 1978 — 1982
Maiden Name: Kazenko
- Activities and Societies:
- Valedictorian, French Club President, National Honor Society Member
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Susan Heim’s Interests:
twins, multiples, parenting, writing, reading, books, publishing, religion, Christian
Susan Heim’s Groups:
National Association of Women Writers (NAWW), Southeastern Writers Association (SWA), Small Publishers Association of North America (SPAN)
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Susan Heim’s Honors:
Mom’s Choice Award Silver and iParenting Media Award for the "2009 Best Products" for "Boosting Your Baby's Brain Power"
Mom's Choice Award Gold and Finalist in the Parenting/Family: General category of the National Best Books 2008 Awards, sponsored by USA Book News for "It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence"
Reader Views Award in the parenting/family category for "Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples and Singletons"
Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award, iParenting Media Award, and a Mom's Choice Award for "Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby Will Change Your Life the First Year"
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