Swannee Rivers Author Page

Swannee Rivers Author Page Swannee Rivers is an Author, Teacher, Business Owner, Mother, Wife, Community Showcase Developer... Swannee Rivers is an author, mother, wife. (2022.)

teacher, community showcase developer, motivational speaker. Her works include: Healthcare Under Duress-An Inside Look at the University of Washington Billing Scandal (2003,) Hidden Treasures: Small Businesses Doing Great Things in the Pacific Northwest (2007,) Cancer Journal for the Survivor in You (2003 edition I,) Cancer Journal for the Survivor in You II (2009.) Parents Don’t Know Everythin

g-A Teen Freedom of Expression Journal (2003.) ) Healthcare Under Duress is recognized internationally for its symbolic stance against fraud in the healthcare industry, and continues to be used to train management at local insurance institutions and community colleges in the Pacific Northwest. Swannee Rivers has been a contributing feature writer in The Renton Reporter, Seattle Times, Northwest Baby & Child, Campfire Girls National Campaign, as well as the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series where she also was actively involved in the selection of incoming story contributions for years. Her work has been featured on several online publications including Soap Opera Central, and Consumer Review.com. In 2008 she was a contributor for question development with New Play Media in their creation of an online Soap Opera Trivia Game. The documentary The Last Swing (2017 showcased,) the participation of this author and she can be seen in a 2019 episode of the Oxygen channel’s television series Criminal Confessions. Her children's literary works include: Fuzzy Ears and the Grocery Store Adventure (2020.) Zack the Yak's Mountaintop Adventure (2022,) and There's A Purple Jelly Monster In My Tummy! Bobby Sue's Hats (2025.) Swannee Rivers is a graduate of the University of Washington and lives in Renton, WA.

07/16/2026

Tough times never last, but tough people do.

Robert H. Schuller

07/16/2026

I’ve been learning the quiet power of slowing my pace — letting the day unfold instead of rushing past its softer edges. And today, that choice opened the door to something magical.

I was out with a friend and a youngster when a momma deer and her youngsters appeared, stepping into the open like a little family of miracles. They weren’t just grazing or passing through. They were in full play mode — hopping, nudging, darting around each other with that carefree joy only nature seems to understand.

Watching them felt breathtaking on its own, but sharing it made the moment bloom even wider. I could feel my own sense of wonder mixing with the pure excitement of the youngster beside me. Seeing the scene through their eyes made everything brighter, more alive. It reminded me how different the world looks when you borrow someone else’s awe for a moment.

Time softened around us. The air felt gentler. And in that stillness, I realized again why slowing down matters — it’s how these small, shimmering moments find their way in.

Today, I heard them.

07/16/2026

And I don't care who is watching.

There’s something powerful about having cheerleaders in your corner as you chase your life goals. Not the pom‑pom kind—t...
07/16/2026

There’s something powerful about having cheerleaders in your corner as you chase your life goals. Not the pom‑pom kind—though that would be fun—but the people who show up with steady belief, gentle nudges, and the kind of encouragement that makes you stand a little taller when life tries to shrink you.

Today, I’m posting a picture of one of my greatest cheerleaders: my mother. She has been a continuous source of support, the voice that reminds me I’m capable, worthy, and built for the dreams I’m pursuing. When the road gets bumpy, she’s the one who says, “Keep going, you’ve got this,” with a confidence that somehow makes the mountain feel a little smaller.

Cheerleaders don’t just clap for your victories—they hold space for your doubts, celebrate your progress, and lend you belief on the days you’re running low. They remind you that you’re not walking alone, that your dreams matter, and that someone is rooting for you with their whole heart.

So here’s to the cheerleaders—the mothers, friends, mentors, and quiet supporters who lift us higher than we could ever rise on our own. Their love is the wind at our back, and their encouragement is often the spark that keeps us moving forward.

Feeling grateful today, and feeling blessed to have her in my corner as I continue to grow, dream, and reach for what’s next.

Reviews are the lifeblood of an indie author’s world. When you publish independently, you don’t have a big marketing tea...
07/16/2026

Reviews are the lifeblood of an indie author’s world. When you publish independently, you don’t have a big marketing team, national campaigns, or a publicity machine pushing your work into readers’ hands. What you do have is the power of genuine voices—real readers sharing real reactions. A single review can help a book find its audience, boost visibility in crowded marketplaces, and reassure new readers that your stories are worth their time. Reviews don’t just support the book; they support the author behind it, reminding us that our words are landing where they’re meant to.

So to everyone who has ever taken a moment to leave a few lines, a rating, or even a simple “I loved this”—thank you. Your support doesn’t just help the book grow; it helps the author keep going. Your voice truly makes a difference.

07/16/2026

New Article Post Coming Here Tomorrow!

07/15/2026

When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.

Henry Ford

07/15/2026

Ready to relax and forget my worries.

07/14/2026

I had a friend ask me recently if I enjoyed being an indie author. While I am not one that usually grasps for labels, I couldn't help but loudly exclaim "yes!"

Being an indie author can leave you wiped out—you’re the writer, designer, marketer, and late‑night problem‑solver. But the payoff is pure gold. You get creative control, financial control, the freedom to shape your story exactly the way it feels in your heart. No gatekeepers, no compromises, just your voice leading the way.

And tucked inside the hustle are those soft, sweet moments: choosing a cover that feels right, writing a scene that makes you smile, hearing from a reader who connected with your words. That’s the magic. That’s the reward.

Exhausting sometimes, yes. But nothing beats building something that’s fully, beautifully yours.

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