Author Spotlight: Susanne Blumer — Bringing Biblical History to Life in Anna of Arimathea

For readers who love Biblical fiction rich in historical texture, spiritual depth, and immersive storytelling, author Susanne Blumer offers a powerful new voice worth discovering.

An award-winning author, bookstore owner, and founder of Sassafras on Sutton LLC, Susanne has built her life around stories—both the ones she writes and the ones she helps place into readers’ hands every day. Her passion for books extends beyond the page and into her community through her three bookstores, where she spends time connecting with readers, recommending titles, and sharing her love of faith-centered literature.

Susanne’s storytelling journey reflects a creative partnership as well. She co-authors the Bell Tower Bible Adventures middle grade series with her husband, Cole, blending faith exploration with engaging adventures for younger readers. Together, they also created the Piper Periwinkle picture book series, bringing inspirational themes to children through imaginative storytelling and heartfelt messages.

While she has written across age categories, Susanne has long held a deep love for Biblical fiction. That passion now finds full expression in her newest work—The Arimathea Chronicles.

This sweeping new series explores the life and legacy of Anna, the daughter of Joseph of Arimathea, a figure closely connected to the burial of Jesus in the Gospel accounts. By stepping into the imagined life of Anna, Susanne opens a narrative doorway into first-century history, faith, and personal transformation.

The first installment, Anna of Arimathea, released in December 2025 and introduces readers to a young woman navigating faith, family legacy, and a rapidly changing world shaped by the ministry and crucifixion of Christ.

Through Anna’s eyes, readers experience the cultural tensions, spiritual awakenings, and emotional realities of the early Biblical era. Susanne’s approach blends careful historical grounding with relational storytelling, allowing Scripture-adjacent characters to feel vivid, human, and relatable.

Her goal is not simply to retell history—but to illuminate the emotional and spiritual lives of those who may have stood just outside the central Gospel spotlight.

Book two in the series, Anna of Bethsaida, is scheduled for release in March 2026 and promises to continue Anna’s journey as her faith matures and her path widens. Readers can expect deeper character development, expanded settings, and continued exploration of what it meant to follow belief in a time of upheaval.

What sets Susanne apart in the Biblical fiction space is the warmth and accessibility she brings to sacred history. Her stories invite readers not just to observe the past, but to step inside it—to imagine conversations, struggles, and quiet moments of decision that shaped lives forever.

When she’s not writing, Susanne divides her time between two equally inspiring landscapes: the magical mountains of North Carolina and the enchanting Lowcountry coast of South Carolina. These contrasting settings—one misty and serene, the other breezy and salt-kissed—mirror the contemplative and creative rhythms that shape her work.

Her off-page life is as colorful as her stories. She drinks what she happily admits is far too much coffee, dotes on her chickens, spends time daydreaming new plots, and enjoys being present in her bookstores, chatting with customers and sharing bookish conversations.

For Susanne, storytelling is both calling and community.

With The Arimathea Chronicles, she invites readers into a deeply human exploration of faith, legacy, and courage—seen through the eyes of a woman whose story has waited centuries to be told.

Readers who enjoy Biblical fiction, women-centered historical narratives, and spiritually grounded storytelling will find Anna of Arimathea a compelling place to begin.

You can learn more about Susanne and download her featured title through the links below.

Freebie / Book Link
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/x1alm5396u

Meet the Author Page
http://www.susanneblumer.com/meet-susanne

Author Website
https://susanneblumer.com