SUSAN LORRAINE KADERA

In this deeply personal and spiritually rich devotional, I trace my lineage to Jane Gibson the Elder—a free Indian woman whose name survived centuries of silence.

Spanning centuries, Bound by Blood, Freed by Truth traces the Evans–Gibson lineage from Jane Gibson—a free Indian woman in a time when freedom defied the norms—to a legacy marked by resilience, resistance, and redemption.

Step into the sunshine of childhood as I share Summer Memories: Water Balloons, Pool Days, and the Fun Times of Being a Kid, a heartfelt celebration of laughter, friendship, and the unforgettable moments that shaped me.

I Am My Ancestors is a tribute to the generations who came before. With reverence and honesty, the author traces a lineage woven from Cherokee grandmothers, Moroccan and Italian roots, and the enduring spirits of Belgians, Croatians, Spaniards, Norwegians, Armenians, Irish, and Melungeon ancestors.

When I received a life-altering diagnosis of colon cancer, my world shifted overnight. In this tender and faith-rooted memoir, I open the door to quiet moments of vulnerability and healing, from whispered prayers in hospital waiting rooms to the slow return of normal life.

The Heaven Mailbox: Letters and Hugs from Kids is a gentle, comforting book that helps children express love, memories, and feelings when they miss someone who lives in Heaven.

I never knew Morris Evans personally he lived centuries before me—but he’s my ninth great-grandfather. A free man of color who walked through shadows with dignity, Morris never wrote a memoir. History barely remembered his name. But his blood whispered to me until I heard it.

I never set out to uncover a headline—I was simply following a quiet curiosity, tracing the branches of my family tree. What I discovered was something magical: a connection to the legendary Lucille Ball.

In a land where rivers carry memory and wind speaks without sound, Crazy Horse walks the quiet path of reverence and reflection. With moccasins pressed to sacred ground and a heart open to ancestral whispers, he journeys through water, sky, and silence—teaching that honor does not shout, it flows.

I wrote The School House to honor my great-grandfather, Jan Karel Kadera, a humble builder who journeyed from Austria-Hungary to Missouri with nothing but faith and determination. This short memoir is more than a tribute.

Echoes of Crazy Horse is my personal reflection on identity, healing, and the unseen threads that bind generations. It’s a tribute to the resilience of spirit, the truth in our DNA, and the ancestral whispers guiding us home.

When God Introduced Himself to Me is my true story of faith found in quiet places—through whispered prayers, unexpected rescue, and the steady grace that never left me, even when life unraveled.

Lucy doesn’t speak much, not at first. She sits with shadows, walks slowly, and leans into silence. But as a glowing kitten appears beside her, light begins to stretch through her days. With each quiet moment—writing, walking, resting, grace tiptoes in, not loudly, but just enough.

The Inbox That Didn’t Break Me is a 30-day devotional for women who are ready to stop living at the mercy of other people’s urgency. This is your invitation to clear the emotional clutter, set sacred boundaries, and live in alignment with God’s truth for your life.

Walking in Worth is a soul-stirring invitation to reclaim your identity, redefine love, and honor your independence. In this powerful first book of The Joy of Not Waiting Series, women are guided through emotional clarity, ancestral truth, and the sacred act of choosing themselves.

In Chosen, Not Chased: A Journey Back to Divine Identity, I share my deeply personal story of heartbreak, betrayal, and the moments that tested my worth. Through raw honesty and spiritual insight, I invite you to walk with me through the valleys and into the revelations that rebuilt my identity.

This book began as a whisper a quiet nudge to uncover the truth behind names passed down through generations. What started with curiosity became a calling: to preserve, honor, and understand the lineage I carry.

Maya carries the Kilimanjaro Gene, a rare trait passed down through generations that gives her courage, endurance, and a heart full of hope. When she’s faced with a mountain that feels too big to climb, Maya listens to the wisdom of her ancestors and finds strength in her own footsteps.

In this work, I reclaim the stories of my Cherokee, Lumbee, Monacan, and African ancestors. Through reflection, historical insight, and naming, I honor the grandmothers listed only by race, the daughters who braided stories into silence, and the sons who carried tribal memory in their hands.

Secrets of the Sand invites listeners to explore the treasures hidden in family, faith, and self-discovery. Complete with interactive activities that empower children to create their own symbols, treasures, and secret messages, this tale is both a spiritual awakening and a creative invitation.