Susan Fourtané
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Susan Fourtané is a Science and Technology Journalist, a professional writer with over 18 years experience writing for global media and industry publications. She's a member of the ABSW, WFSJ, Society of Authors, and London Press Club.
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On the frustration of using the obsolete Vocal word editor
To preserve my mental health sanity as much as possible I have decided that I won't let this frustration stay inside my chest, growing into something even worse and ultimately causing me stress. More stress which I don't need.
By Susan Fourtané 3 months ago in Humor
Winter in Finland is ...
At this point, I swear the rain’s developed a personality. It hits the window every morning as if it owns it, as if I asked for a six-month subscription to Rain Unlimited. The Sun shows up for five minutes to remind me it exists. Quickly it disappears like it has better places to go, which, frankly, it does.
By Susan Fourtané 3 months ago in Wander
Mushrooms sauté with rose pepper on toast
This is a versatile simplified version of something that probably you have enjoyed on toast at some point in your life. However, I tried my own modifications - as usual - and ended up with something completely different, surprinsigly good and rather tasty.
By Susan Fourtané 4 months ago in Feast
In-flight safety videos that are fun to watch . Top Story - November 2025.
This British AIrways in-flight safety video casually appeared in my YouTube feed. Yeah, sometimes the algorithm does those things. So, I watched it. And boom! I thought it was the best in-flight safety video I have ever watched.
By Susan Fourtané 4 months ago in Humor
Swallow, swallow, dear swallow
My dear swallow, Where are you going today? I am going south! ***** A/N This haiku was inspired by a swallow I saw this morning whilst having breakfast on the balcony. Observing nature in the early morning is both inspiring and relaxing. I couldn't take my own photo because I've promised myself to not take my phone with me whenever I have breakfast/tea/coffee on the balcony. It's my time for observation and reflection.
By Susan Fourtané 6 months ago in Poets
Scared of the forest?
I met someone who told me he was scared of the forest. “Why are you scared of the forest?” I asked with curiosity. “I am scared of the wild animals,” he said. “They can attack you and kill you without a reason. If you tell them “don’t attack me,” they don’t understand. They are not human. They don’t reason."
By Susan Fourtané 6 months ago in Criminal
The weight of luggage
Sophie was sitting on a bench by the seaside. Although the sea was not one she recognised, the fresh breeze on her face felt good. She closed her eyes, inhaling deeply, exhaling slowly, just like she used to do in yoga class. The waves rolled in, not violent, not calm either, somewhere in between, carrying a rhythm that made her restless. Beside her, a man sat in silence with his hands folded neatly over his lap. It took her a moment to see him fully. Her father.
By Susan Fourtané 6 months ago in Fiction
