Curious by nature, Susan Marquez thrives on knowing the backstory. After a long career in advertising and marketing, Susan began writing feature articles in 2001. Her specialty is culture, and music is her passion. 

She has written over 3500 articles for magazines, newspapers, business journals, trade publications, and online sources. "Just like you shouldn't have a favorite kid, perhaps I should love every publication I write for the same, but there is no doubt that I love writing for The Bluegrass Standard the best. My job allows me to meet some of the most talented folks on the planet, and writing about them is a huge honor for me." Susan is a teaching artist for the Mississippi Arts Commission, and she served as the president of the Mississippi Writers Guild for nine years. She and her husband, Larry, split their time between homes in Madison, Mississippi, and New Orleans, where they love listening to live music every chance they get.