Swannee Rivers Author Page

Swannee Rivers Author Page Swannee Rivers is an Author, Teacher, Business Owner, Mother, Wife, Community Showcase Developer... Swannee Rivers is an author, mother, wife. (2022.)

teacher, community showcase developer, motivational speaker. Her works include: Healthcare Under Duress-An Inside Look at the University of Washington Billing Scandal (2003,) Hidden Treasures: Small Businesses Doing Great Things in the Pacific Northwest (2007,) Cancer Journal for the Survivor in You (2003 edition I,) Cancer Journal for the Survivor in You II (2009.) Parents Don’t Know Everythin

g-A Teen Freedom of Expression Journal (2003.) ) Healthcare Under Duress is recognized internationally for its symbolic stance against fraud in the healthcare industry, and continues to be used to train management at local insurance institutions and community colleges in the Pacific Northwest. Swannee Rivers has been a contributing feature writer in The Renton Reporter, Seattle Times, Northwest Baby & Child, Campfire Girls National Campaign, as well as the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series where she also was actively involved in the selection of incoming story contributions for years. Her work has been featured on several online publications including Soap Opera Central, and Consumer Review.com. In 2008 she was a contributor for question development with New Play Media in their creation of an online Soap Opera Trivia Game. The documentary The Last Swing (2017 showcased,) the participation of this author and she can be seen in a 2019 episode of the Oxygen channel’s television series Criminal Confessions. Her children's literary works include: Fuzzy Ears and the Grocery Store Adventure (2020.) Zack the Yak's Mountaintop Adventure (2022,) and There's A Purple Jelly Monster In My Tummy! Swannee Rivers is a graduate of the University of Washington and lives in Renton, WA.

06/02/2026
I never knew how much could change with a single step—until I took it. Healthcare Under Duress is my story of choosing j...
06/02/2026

I never knew how much could change with a single step—until I took it. Healthcare Under Duress is my story of choosing justice when staying silent would’ve been easier. I pull you into the pressure, the fear, and the moment I decided to stand up anyway. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to fight for what’s right from the inside, this is the journey I lived—and the one I chose to share.

Planting positive seeds in my readers—especially the youngest ones—is one of the most meaningful parts of my work as a w...
06/02/2026

Planting positive seeds in my readers—especially the youngest ones—is one of the most meaningful parts of my work as a writer. Every story, every character, every gentle message becomes a tiny spark that can grow into confidence, curiosity, or courage in a child’s heart. I don’t take that lightly.

When I write, I imagine those seeds settling into bright, fertile places—helping kids feel seen, inspired, and capable of dreaming bigger than the world sometimes tells them they can. It’s a quiet kind of magic, knowing that a simple sentence can shape a mindset, soften a fear, or open a door. And that’s why I keep writing: to nurture hope, one small seed at a time.

06/02/2026

And you know a great day is coming.

Was today intentional? You bet. Still Just Me.
06/02/2026

Was today intentional? You bet. Still Just Me.

06/01/2026

"Dream big and dare to fail."

—Norman Vaughan

06/01/2026

New Article Release Happening Tomorrow!

As the day winds down, I’m reminded how much beauty hides in the small things we often rush past. The quiet hum of the h...
06/01/2026

As the day winds down, I’m reminded how much beauty hides in the small things we often rush past. The quiet hum of the house settling. The last bit of golden light slipping through the window. The simple comfort of knowing we made it through another day.

We like to think we’ll always have time—to slow down later, to appreciate things tomorrow—but evenings like this remind me that the only moment we’re promised is the one we’re in. And there’s something tender about choosing to notice it.

So tonight, I’m letting gratitude settle in. For the warmth of a soft blanket, for the familiar rhythm of home, for the tiny joys that show up without asking for attention. Life doesn’t have to be grand to feel full. Sometimes the gentle sweetness of right now is enough to end the day with a grateful heart.

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