Susan Zurenda lives in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

She has taught literature, composition and creative writing to high school and college students for more than thirty years - and now, she has written her debut novel, “Bells for Eli.”

Next week, Susan will lead a writing workshop - and talk about her novel - here in Chattanooga.

The event takes place Monday night at The Arts Building, starting at 7 PM - part of the SouthBound Lecture Series by Southern Lit Alliance.

Susan joined us by phone for a conversation - along with Lynda LeVan of Southern Lit Alliance…