Houser, Sue: - A native New Mexican, Sue Houser grew up on a farm where her family raised corn. She enjoys exploring New Mexico and has visited most of the state's 19 pueblos. Sue and her husband live in the foothills of Albuquerque where they are often serenaded by coyotes. Sue is the author of two non-fiction books: Hot Foot Teddy: The True Story of Smokey Bear and La Conquistadora: The Story of the Oldest Statue of the Virgin Mary in the United States.