Susan J. Farese
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Susan’s Upcoming Author, Artist and Haiku Workshop Events:
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring and more- San Diego Wine and Book Fest, Trevi Hills Winery, 13010 Muth Valley Rd., Lakeside, CA 92040, Saturday, March 7, 2026, 12-4 pm.
(Artist Event, Susan J. Farese) Art Appreciation Class (Virtual Zoom), San Diego City College of Continuing Education, Saturday, March 14, 2025 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Pacific Time.
Past Author/Workshop Events:
Author Event (Private Event/Virtual) Sigma Theta Tau Gamma Nu, Seton Hall University College of Nursing, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (EST).
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Loma Theatre, Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 11 am.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, (Haiku in Nursing) Zoom Virtual Workshop for University of San Diego, DNP Program, “Reflective Practice”, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:45 am -11 am.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Aliso Viejo, Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 1-4 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Mira Mesa Friday, June 6, 2025 from 4-6 pm.
Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Encinitas, 1040 N. El Camino Real Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 12-2 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Bay Books, 1007 Orange Ave, Coronado California 92118, Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 12-2 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Carmel Mountain Ranch, 11744 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92128, Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 1- 3 pm.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Carmel Valley Library, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Encinitas, 1040 N. El Camino Real Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 1- 3 pm
(Artist Event, Susan J. Farese) Art Appreciation Class (Virtual Zoom), San Diego City College of Continuing Education, Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Pacific Time.
(Author/Artist Event, Susan J. Farese) San Diego Wine and Book Fest Trevi Hills Winery Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 11 am – 4 pm Pacific Time.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Escondido Public Library, Wednesday, February 27, 2025 from 1 pm – 3 pm Pacific Time.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Potrero Branch Library, Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 11 am – 1 pm. Pacific Time.
Author Event Susan J. Farese, Once Upon a Book Fair Treasure Island Book Festival Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10 am – 5 pm.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 1 pm – 3 pm. Pacific Time.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Casa De Oro Library, Friday, September 6, 2024 from 1 pm – 3 pm. Pacific Time.
Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Skyline Hills Branch Library, Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Pacific Time.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Ramona Library, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Pacific Time.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Casa De Oro Library, Friday, April 26, 2024 from 1 pm – 3 pm. Pacific Time.
(Workshop, VIRTUAL – Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, VIRTUAL via San Diego Writer’s Ink, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 1 pm – 3 pm. Pacific Time. Cancelled/Postponed.
(Artist Event, Susan J. Farese) Art Appreciation Class (Virtual Zoom), San Diego City College of Continuing Education, Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Pacific Time.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, San Diego Writer’s Ink, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 6 pm – 8 pm. Pacific Time. Cancelled/Postponed.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center, Friday, April 12, 2024 from 2 pm – 4 pm. Pacific Time. Cancelled/Postponed.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, San Diego Writer’s Ink, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 6 pm – 8 pm. Pacific Time. Cancelled/Postponed.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Author Takeovers (for Poetry Month- VIRTUAL) at The Write Review (Facebook Group) TBA
Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Lakeside Library, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm Pacific Time.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Local Author Showcase Encinitas Library, Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 1 pm – 3 pm Pacific Time.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Rancho Santa Fe Library, Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 10:30 am – 12 noon Pacific Time.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Local Author Showcase Alpine Library, Saturday, February 3, 2024, 10:30 am – 12 noon Pacific Time.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Encinitas, 1040 N. El Camino Real Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 1 pm – 3 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, North Park Book Fair Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10 am. – 5 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Encinitas, 1040 N. El Camino Real Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11 am. 1 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Julian Branch Library, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 5 pm Pacific Time.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Once Upon a Book Fair, | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Art & Education Studios, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10 am – 4 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Bay Books, Coronado, CA, Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 12 – 2 pm PST.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036 Saturday, May 27, 2023 12 -2 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Escondido Street Festival, Paperback Paradise, Grand Avenue, Escondido, Sunday, May 21, 2023. Time TBA.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Corona, The Crossings, 2470 Tuscany St. #101, Corona, CA 92881, Sunday, May 7, 2023 2-4 pm Pacific.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Fashion Island Mall, 401 Newport Center Dr., Suite A215, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 2 pm – 5 pm Pacific Time.
(Panelist Poet, Susan J. Farese) Virtual Author Q & A Poetry for the Dementia Journey Alz Authors, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 2 PM EST.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center Friday, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 10 am – 12 noon Pacific Time.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Hybrid Escondido Writers Group, Escondido Public Library, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 1 pm – 4 pm pst.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Once Upon a Book Fair, Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10 am – 2 pm Pacific Time.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku, Julian Library, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 1 pm – 3 pm Pacific Time.
(Workshop, Susan J. Farese) Haiku Workshop, Del Mar Library, (Del Mar Rose Society Rose Show), Tuesday, May 10, 2022 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm Pacific Time.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Coronado Flower Show (Spreckels Park), Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 1 pm – 2 pm.
(Poetry Event, tentative reading) Friends of the Library : San Diego Poetry Annual 2021-2022; at the Public Library Point Loma/Hervey Branch Monday, April 11, 2022 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Click link to register (Limited spaces).
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Temecula March 19, 2022 12- 4 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese ) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, (Barracks 16 Open House) San Diego Writer’s, Ink, December 11, 2021 from 4 pm – 8 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese ) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Barnes & Noble, Temecula November 20, 2021 from 12- 4 pm.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese ) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Coronado Public Library, November 16, 2021.
(Author Event, Susan J. Farese ) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, Bay Books, Coronado, CA, Sunday, October 10,2021 from 12 – 2 pm PST.
Tweet Chat #ElevateTheConvo (with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas), October 28, 2021. Topic: Burnout.
Media Interviews/Publications
Farese, S. (2024) Poems – “Caregiver” (pg. 152) and “Ann’s Zest Ends” (pg 154) Poetry for the Dementia Journey: An AlzAuthors Anthology.
Farese, S. (2014 -present): Blogger SJF Communications.
(Interview – Podcast Guest) A Teaspoon of Healing Podcast with Host Dawn DiMare, June 19, 2024.
(Interview – Podcast Host) Nursing and the Arts Podcast Ep2, “Poetic Expressions for Nurses Week 2024” with Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, May 11, 2024.
(Interview – Podcast Guest) The Conversing Nurse Podcast with Host Michelle Harris, BSN, PHN, RNC-NIC, May 8, 2024.
(Interview – Podcast Host) Nursing and the Arts Podcast Ep1, “Embracing Healing Through Art” with Guest Alyssa Blake, BSN, RN, May 4, 2024.
(Interview – Podcast Guest) The Savvy Scribe (Nurse Writer Podcast) with Host Janine Kelbach November 28, 2023.
(Interview – Podcast) The Written Scene Podcast Host Adam Greenfield May 2, 2023.
(Interview – Podcast) The Authors Porch Host C.J. Ives Lopez, March 29, 2023.
Farese, S. (2022) Poem: ‘Cease Talks – Peace Talks’ San Diego Poetry Annual pg. 234.
(Interview – Podcast) Communication and Creativity for Nurses: 3 Tips on How to Capture your Career Experiences Careerwise Nurse with Host Natalie D’Itri, August 2, 2022.
(Interview – Podcast) Mapping the Right Direction for Your Career and Life: Talking Inspiration with Susan Farese Don’t Eat Your Young: A Nursing Podcast, June 2022.
(Interview- Podcast) “The Nurse Speak – The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast“! Host Damion K. Jenkins, MSN, RN, May 13, 2022.
(Interview – Podcast) S4. Ep 4. Part 1: Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring Susan J Farese, MSN, RN, The Virtual Clinical Podcast with Host Nicole Sunderland, MSN, RN, SCRN, CCRN, CPNL, April 19, 2022.
(Feature Interview – – Podcast) Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN: Nurse, entrepreneur, veteran, storyteller Nurse Deck with Jamie Smith, RN, NP, MSN (Interview) April 12, 2022.
(Interview -Podcast) The Journey of the Nurse Poet and Publicist. Doctor Nurse Podcast with Sandra Pagenta, DNP, APRN, April 11, 2022.
(Interview – Podcast) SJF Communications Nursepreneurs Podcast with Catie Harris, Ph.D., MBA, RN, March 24, 2022.
Farese, S. (2022) Poem: ‘For Those the World Has Lost to Covid-19’ San Diego Poetry Annual pg. 98.
Farese, S. (2022) Poem: ‘Pandemic Ponderings’ San Diego Poetry Annual pg. 288.
(Blog Post) Susan J. Farese Reflects on Alzheimer’s and Nursing in Poetry Alz Authors with Marianne Sciucco, February 22. 2022.
(Interview – Podcast) Poetry as an Antidote to Burnout: A Nurse’s Perspective on Healing Practices, with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas and Susan Farese, on the Hope Illuminated Podcast, February 8, 2022.
(Interview) The Narrative Nurse Project – Season 2, Episode 3 Susan J. Farese, January 21, 2021.
(Interview – Podcast) Southern California Writer’s Association, September 8, 2021 (Virtual Event – Interviewed by Maddie Margarita); LINK: https://youtu.be/VrjpydZO7q8
(Interview – Podcast) Warwick Books: Susan Farese Discussing Poetic Expressions in Nursing with Laura L. Engel , September 2, 2021.
(Interview – Podcast) Virtual Interview with Susan J. Farese (Veteran Helping Veterans TV, Sheryl Shaffer) – August 30, 2021.
(Interview- Podcast ) Poetic Expressions in Nursing: The Nurse Keith Show, Keith Carlson, BSN, August 27, 2021.
(Interview) Carmel Valley Author Releases Second Edition of Poetry Collection (Del Mar Times, Luke Harold), August 3, 2021.
(Interview) (Poetry): Susan J. Farese of SJF Communications: “Be mindful of your surroundings have some private time to reflect” by Heidi Sander, Thrive Global, July 30, 2021.
(Interview) Author Interview Susan J. Farese Fevers of the Mind Quick 9 Interview by David L. Onan, July 21, 2021.
(Interview) Author Interview Susan J. Farese Authors Answer by Elizabeth Rynecki, July, 2021.
(Interview) Author Interview Susan J. Farese The Hasty Book List by Ashley Hasty, Ph.D. June 13, 2021.
(Interview) Promotion Does Not Come Naturally to Many by Ben Ari, Thrive Global, April 27, 2021.
Farese, S.J. Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring (Audiobook). SJF Communications, San Diego, CA. May 10, 2021
Farese, S.J. Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring (Paperback). SJF Communications, San Diego, CA. April 20, 2021.
Farese, S.J. Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring (eBook). SJF Communications, San Diego, CA. March 29, 2021.
(Interview) Susan J. Farese of SJF Communications: You need to be resourceful” Thrive Global, March 29, 2021.
(Interview) Susan J. Farese of SJF Communications: Second Chapters; How I Reinvented Myself In The Second Chapter Of My Life by Pirie Jones Grossman, Authority Magazine February 9, 2021.
(Interview) 25 Entrepreneurs Share How They Use Blogging For Business CEO Blog Nation, January 1, 2021 Quote #7.
Farese, S. (2020) ‘Hindsight and Foresight‘ San Diego Union Tribune (Arts and Culture) Section E Page 8, November 15, 2020.
(Interview) Meet Susan J. Farese, Public relations and Communications Consultant Shoutout SoCal, October 27, 2020.
(Interview) ‘How writers have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic ‘ Eat Like A Writer (Blog) September 28, 2020.
Farese, S. (2020) ‘Crisis & Hope’ ‘F$@! Isolation: A Tribute to the Covid-19 Experience’, Page 25.
Farese, S. (2020) ‘Protect, Secure, Shield’ F$@! Isolation: A Tribute to the Covid-19 Experience’, Page 60.
Farese, S. (2020) ‘Coronavirus, Coping and Conflict‘ San Diego Union Tribune (Arts and Culture) Section E Page 2, June 14, 2020.
(Interview) Pandemic Has Led to a Surge in Vivid Virus Inspired Dreams (San Diego Union Tribune, Pam Kragen), May 19, 2020.
Farese, S. (2020) ‘Protect, Secure, Shield’ San Diego Uptown News, Page 5, April 17 – May 1, 2020.
Farese, S. (2020) Poem: ‘Haiku for Crisis & Hope’ Headline Poetry and Press, April 11, 2020.
Farese, S. (2020) Poem: ‘Coronavirus Coping & Conflict’ Poetry in the Time of Coronavirus pg. 64.
Farese, S. (2019) Poem: ‘A Light Dimmed’ San Diego Poetry Annual pg. 294.
Farese, S. (2018) Poem: ‘Flashbacked Life’ 2018-2019 San Diego Poetry Annual, pg. 255.
(Interview) ‘Meet Susan J. Farese of SJF Communications in Del Mar‘ – February 8, 2018. San Diego Voyager.
Farese, S. (2015) Actress Erica McDermott on Her Role as Mary Bulger in ‘Black Mass’ September 17, 2015
Farese, S. (2015) “The Day Room at Night: Haiku“, O-Dark Thirty, March 28, 2015
Farese, S. (2014). “Local Cast Shines in Annie Jr. Production at Lyceum Theatre”, Del Mar Times, July 10, 2014.
Farese, S. J. (2014) “Producing with a Passion”, Life After 50, July, 2014 pg.32.
Farese, S. (2013). “Behind the Scenes with the Director and Cast of SDMT’s “The Sound of Music”, Broadwayworld.com, May 14, 2013.
Farese, S. (2013) “The Call” (Adoption Call “The Poem” by Emmy’s Mom), Don’t We Look Alike? (Blog), March 25, 2013.
Farese, S. (2012). “San Diego Musical Theatre’s “Rent” Opens June 22“, Del Mar Times/Carmel Valley News, June 21, 2012.
Farese, S. (2012). “Carmel Valley Middle School’s Bob & the Cats”, Del Mar Times/Carmel Valley News, June 21, 2012.
Farese, S. (2012). “San Diego Musical Theatre’s 2012 Season Opens with The Marvelous Wonderettes”, Del Mar Times/Carmel Valley News, February 9, 2012.
Farese, S. (2011). Carmel Valley Middle School Advanced Acting/Drama Students Shine in Two Full-Length Fall Productions, Del MarTimes.Carmel Valley News, December 9, 2011.
Farese, S. & Meier, S. (2004). “Brownie Troop 411 brings festive holiday singalong to Bridgepoint”, Evergreen Times, December 18-31, 2004.
Farese, S. (2004). “Silver Oak Elementary delights audiences with “Wizard of Oz” adaptation”, Evergreen Times, December 4-17, 2004.
Farese, S. (2004). “Silver Oak Elementary Delights Audiences with Musical Dear Edwina Jr.”, Evergreen Times , April, 2004.
Farese, S. (1996). “Going for the Gold: Getting in Tune with our Values” Nursing Matters, (North Carolina), September, 1996.
Farese, S. (1996) “Bridge the turbulent tides…Manage Conflict” Nursing Matters, (North Carolina), March, 1996.
Farese, S. (1995) “Medical Terminology: Finding your way out of the maze” North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, July, 1995.
Felice-Farese, S. (1995). “NP Poet/Educator shares her life altering story and journey”.NP (Nurse Practitioner) News, June, 1995 pg 7-12.
Felice-Farese, S. (1995). The Writers Bookshelf”, North Carolina Writers Network Newsletter, March, 1995.
(Interview) “Profile: NNBA member Susan Farese, RN, MSN, CS, shares her unique entrepreneurial experience while a visitor in Sweden” By: Donna Jackson, National Nurses in Business Association Newsletter, January-February, 11(1) 1995 pg 1-3.
(Interview) “Write a haiku about the feelings you have on the job” By: Carina Roxstrom, Vardfacket (In Swedish, Swedish Nursing Union Nursing Journal, Stockholm, Sweden,) February, 1995. pg. 32
(Interview) “Poetry Serves as a Therapeutic Outlet” (1994). Cary News, April 2, 1994.
Felice-Farese, S.J., (1993). Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring. Long Branch, NJ: Vista Publishing.
(Interview) ” Two Nurses Offer Remedies” In Caring Too Much” (1993). Nursing Matters, Vol 3, Number 9, September 1993 Issue
(Interview) “Poetry as Therapy: Three N.C. Nurses Share their Experiences” (1993). Nursing Matters, Volume 3, Number 9, September, 1993.
Clark, C.C. and Farese, S.J., (1993). Reading Research Articles. The Nursing Spectrum, July 19, 1993. Apopka, FL: Morningstar Publishing.
(Interview) Susan Farese provides consulting/poetry. The Florida Nurse, Volume 41, pg 19.
Clark, C.C., and Farese, S.J., (1993). Opening the Door to Nursing Research. The Nursing Spectrum, January 18, 1993. Apopka, FL: Morningstar Publishing.
Farese, S.J. (1992). Reflections of a Grandmother: Ann’s Zest Ends. St. Petersburg Times, Seniority, March, 1992.
Gorny, D. and Farese, S.J., (1992). Development of an Active Database/Algorithm for Tracking, Analysis and Entry of Needlestick Injuries in the Health Care Institution.Conference Poster Session, Frontline Health Care Workers; Minimizing Device Mediated Bloodborne Infections), Washington, DC., August, 1992.
(Interview) “Poetry Writing as a Wellness Tool” The Wellness Newsletter, (1992). July/August (Stress Management Issue).
(Interview) “Nurses find a different station in life” St.Petersburg Times (Business Section), April 20, 1992.
Other Publications
Felice, Hamilton, Harrison, Marciniak, (1986). Motivation, Health Beliefs and Perceived Compliance of Personal Protective Equipment of Safety Workers. Master’s Thesis, Seton Hall University, School of Nursing.
Felice, S.J. (1983-1984) Editor, Nesds Newswach. (Weed Army Medical Center Newsletter), Ft. Irwin, California.