Susie Maguire is a writer best known for short stories. As well as publishing two collections - The Short Hello (2001) and Furthermore (2005) - more than thirty of her stories have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and Radio Scotland. She is an experienced editor, having produced four anthologies to date (Little Black Dress (2007); Something Wicked: New Scottish Crime Fiction (2000); Scottish Love Stories (1995); and Hoots! An anthology of Scottish comic writing (2001)). An accomplished broadcaster and stage performer, with a background in acting, stand-up comedy and television presenting, she is a member of Equity, and of the Society of Authors. An Arvon tutor at Moniack Mhor and The Story House Ireland, she is also a mentor for WoMentoring.