Discover the Romantic Spirit

Spirit

Soul

Nature

Internal Landscapes

Human Experience


Susan L. Marshall is an Award-winning and Amazon best-selling, contemporary metaphysical literature author and artist, whose unique voice has captured the hearts of Readers across the globe. We invite you to join her journeys here at Story Playscapes,
as she unravels the Romantic Spirit through story, theatre and art.

“Nature is vast, beautiful, life-giving, evocative, healing and ever-changing. Its array of wondrous settings are places of deep inspiration for a Romantic wanderer like me. When in nature, I have learned to pay close attention to the wondrous detail around me, down to its finite detail. I have an ability to attune myself to the heightened energy of the moments I am in and to flesh them out for presence, meaning and existence.

“It also helps to listen, to the world and atmosphere around me; to attune myself to its rhythm; immerse myself in its deeper states … therein lies its profound meaning and beauty. I love unravelling the journeys of the Romantic spirit
through writing, theatre and art.”

— Susan L. Marshall, Founder, Contemporary Metaphysical Literature Author & Artist.

Amidst the magnificent hues of Australian cosmos, flora and fauna, treads Romantic wanderer, Susan L. Marshall, deeply attuned to the energy and detail around her. In a ray of sunlight; a slowly falling leaf; the cresting waves of the sea; a bird fluttering its feathers and many other treasured moments, she discovers spirit, soul and story.



Since first sharing her stunning metaphysical poetic études with her growing global readership here in 2020, Susan L. Marshall has flourished into a prominent, Australian contemporary metaphysical literature author and artist. Her body of work explores the themes of: spirit, soul, nature, internal landscapes and the human experience, often drawing upon natural settings. Dedicated to global literacy, particularly through our My Story Meadow program, Susan’s innovative and multi-faceted journey has touched the hearts of readers globally, including in some of the most remote corners of the world.

Susan’s dedication to the Romantic Spirit has involved her blending her metaphysical philosophy and its renown vivid lyrical and mystical qualities with many genres, including: poetry, dramatic literature, children’s literature, literary mystery, romance, adventure, science fiction, futurism, fantasy, war/military, surrealism, gothic, Romanticism, dark Romanticism, Steam Punk & myth. She has written works for a wide ranging audience: children, young adult, new adult and adult. Susan is also the founder of Story Playscapes and her monumental Theatre Playscapes style and series for young adults; an Amazon best-selling author and a recipient of a Top Story Award at Vocal Media in the USA. Susan has also received accolades for her work in business, education and community settings as a multi-award recipient.

Discover Our Story

Discover the story of our unique publishing house, Story Playscapes and the wonderful background and work of our founder, Susan L. Marshall, who provides publications and programs that work to enhance global literacy opportunities.

Discover the breathtaking journeys of the Romantic Spirit …

Story Playscapes’ publications, written and illustrated, by Susan L. Marshall, are now available at all good book retailers across the globe.

Children’s Literature – Pre-order Now

Princess Zyra’s
Lost Storm


“Starry sparks rest your shine,
light will travel through its times.
Love will clear the lost storm,
bringing the clear sky back home.”


History-making theatre practitioner and Amazon
best-selling author, Susan Marshall, celebrates Australian childhood and its uniqueness in this captivatingly epic, metaphysical myth in verse for children.

Princess Zyra’s Lost Storm: An Australian Childhood Myth, is a lyrical narrative and visual feast, enhanced by Susan’s distinctively unique illustrations. The moonlit cosmos of Sea Castle transcends the fierce beauty of Australian land and sea, empowering our hero, Princess Zyra as its original mystic, pioneer and adventurer. A tale of child heroism, adventure and the quest for being and existing as Australia faces drought.

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Wild Soul: Contemporary Classical Winter Poetry
by Susan L. Marshall

An evocative, soul-stirring poetry collection for adults that is a tribute to Susan L. Marshall’s refined, globally renown, metaphysical artistry.

An Amazon best-selling publication.

A #1 Hot New Release in Australian and Oceanian Poetry at Amazon.

Bare Spirit: The Selected Poems of Susan Marshall
by Susan L. Marshall

Susan’s sensual verse draws upon breathtaking imagery to distil
and transcend single moments, which arise the ‘bare spirit’ from within.

An Amazon best-selling publication.

Adira and the Dark Horse (Book One)
by Susan L. Marshall

Adira and the Dark Horse, by award-winning and Amazon best-selling author, Susan Marshall, is suspenseful as both a slow burn and a fast paced, lyrical journey of Romantic spirit, courage, community and love in danger. A fusion of metaphysical mystery and small town romance, it is an atmospheric and gripping page turner in search of truth and justice.

Fleur of Yesterday
by Susan L. Marshall

Award-winning Susan Marshall makes history with a new theatrical style: Theatre Playscapes. Fleur of Yesterday is the premiere Theatre Playscapes play.

This publication also includes the monumental article that introduced Theatre Playscapes to the world: Theatre Playscapes: A New Theatrical Style.

All the Hope We Carry
by Susan L. Marshall

A play that respects the war survivor, who faced with the traumas and turbulence of war, must find ways to carry themself and to survive. All the Hope You Carry will linger with you long after you have read it.

This publication also includes the inspirational article: Theatre Playscapes of Hope.

A Special Announcement …

Launching Our New
Signature Book Design Collection …

On February 13, 2026, Susan L. Marshall will announce Story Playscapes’ brand new, signature book design collection here and on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

The first edition of our new collection is being prepared to be distributed globally and will be officially released / launched on May 12, 2026. How exciting! Stay tuned for more news …

A Special Event: People’s Choice of Favourite
Quotes by Susan L. Marshall, 2026

Susan Marshall’s writing has transcended time and place, echoing its resonance through the celebration and inspiration of readers and artists across the globe. Her metaphysical works echo in the hearts and minds of others, across emotion, physical and internal landscapes and every day aspects of life.

Quotes from Susan’s works have inspired artistic creations in photography, film and digital media. Her quotes have also inspired personal blog entries and artistic posts on Instagram. Influential quotes from Susan L. Marshall’s works are also listed and celebrated at Goodreads and also on QuoteFancy.

At Story Playscapes, we celebrate quotes from Susan’s publications at our Spirit Alight Readers’ Garden, which is a space dedicated to a reader’s wellbeing. It is a great place to visit if you have not read any of Susan’s professional publications and would like to become familiar with her writing style.

Story Playscapes officially invites you personally, to vote for your very favourite quote(s) – you can list up to three (3) quotes, from any of Susan L. Marshall’s published works. It may be a quote listed in one of her publications here at Story Playscapes or even at Vocal, where Susan enjoys her time as a Vocal Creator. You can visit Susan’s author page at Vocal Media.

Voting entries are open to all people across the world, aged 16+. If a child wishes to share their favourite quote, please ensure that this is represented and entered by a parent/guardian.

If you wish to discover how we take care to protect your personal privacy, please read our Privacy Policy.

Voting Instructions and Due Date:
Vote once only please on our announcement post at either of our Story Playscapes pages on Facebook or Instagram by February 6, 2026 (AEST).
You can also email your vote to: social@storyplayscapes.com

Announcement Date:
People’s Choice Quotes will be announced on our website and Facebook and Instagram pages, on February 13, 2026 (AEST).

Participate in Our Globally Beloved Projects

Take the Romantic Journey

Join our dedicated global readership and
follow Romantic Wanderer, Susan L. Marshall’s writing and publishing journeys through her highly regarded My Story Meadow Project. This program is a globally renown favourite for readers and writers who have a passion for writing and its fruition as it evolves into a completed, professional publication.

Treat Yourself

Take some special time out and treat yourself to our Romantic Spirit Alight Readers’ Garden.
A unique space dedicated to a Readers’ wellbeing. At the Readers’ Garden, you will discover more detail about
Susan L. Marshall’s writing style and inspirations; quotes from her publications and links to the official publication pages.

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