Sue A. Hardesty, an American author from Buckeye, Arizona has died. Hardesty was born on July 11, 1933 and died of cancer on December 16, 2022. She was 89 years.
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Hardesty’s writing focused on plots and characters from the Southwestern United States, and social themes of lesbianism and feminism, as well as complex female characters and family relationships.
Did Sue Hardesty Have Kids?
Hardesty was married to Dr. Nel Ward. However, it is not known if the pair had children.
Hardesty published her first full-length novel, The Truck Comes on Thursday: Book 1 in the Loni Wagner Series, in 2010 through Teal Ribbon Publications and a second edition through L-Books in 2011.
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In its review of the book, The American Library Association’s Rainbow Table Reviews wrote:
“Plot twists, romance, hope, and despair all come together in this gut-wrenching, tear-jerking, hope raising tale of romance and mystery.
“This book is a wonderful addition to any romance or mystery collection as well as for those interested in reading about police work, Native American culture, and a touch of Arizona history.”
Hardesty also taught English and media in high school for twenty-seven years.
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