Tom and Irma First edition

Susan Patterson's journey began in 1949, as Susan Traise, the youngest daughter of Tom and Irma Traise. Ms. Patterson, writing poetry under the nom de plume of Earlene Grey, is a writer whose work is reflective of the many facets of humanity. It has been said that she sees into the very soul of daily life and brings forth understanding and inspiration.

In 2009 she became a featured weekly artist on an international podcast called Radio Kinver (radiokinver.co.uk) produced in Kinver, England. It was there that the Tom and Irma Chronicles came to life. Early in 2010 she was asked to write a response to the earthquake disaster in Haiti. That commentary became the first Tom and Irma episode. Soon Earlene's audiences were clamoring for more. The series was born.