"Romance Author" Who Faked Death has a Resurrection | Susan Meachen Case Analysis

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[@thelocalmaladroit8873]

The thought of our scientific Dr Grande reading a romance novel puts a smile on my face! He endures a lot for this channel-lol!

[@DottieMinerva]

I picture him furrowing his brows or rolling his eyes while trying to suffer through her bad writing.

[@dissidentfairy4264]

Lol. It was rather humorous. I have a romance novel coming out soon but it's not a typical romance at all. I tested it on a scientific male friend who's into SciFi. He was pained at the thought of having to read it. He said he hated romance novels. He told me it would take him 10 months to read it at the rate of 5 pages a day. Which is about all he felt he could handle. He ended up reading the entire book in a day and a half and told me it was a masterpiece. He said every time he put it down he felt the need to pick it back up again to see what happens next:-)

[@agolftwittler1223]

I am an old sailor. Back in the day our main entertainment was books. On a long voyage I would go through the most interesting books then the less interesting and so forth. And one time I reached the point when Danielle Steele was the only "author" left that I had not read. Oh my oh my, it was so incredibly mind numbingly stupid that I only read that one. The lot got "deep sixed" to make sure nobody should read them by accident.

[@agolftwittler1223]

@@katella You know the feeling then 😂 In many ports there are "take one, leave one" libraries meaning we have some assortment to choose from. But sometimes we would simply swap big bags of books with other ships in port, content unknown. And that is where some of the worst crap I have read out of boredom/desperation came from.

[@agolftwittler1223]

@@katella And it is indeed very sad yes. After posting my first comment here, I Googled Danielle Steel. She is the best selling "author" still alive, and the fourth best selling of all times. Mind blowing.

[@kittenclawsguitarvideos6147]

This would make an amazing film. I can see Cathy Bates playing Susan

[@ambermchugh9381]

Ooh yes, perfect

[@TheMagpieOfficial]

Perfect casting. Or Ann Dowd. They’re both amazing in the acting realm. Truly gifted.

[@ambermchugh9381]

@@TheMagpieOfficial aunt Lydia? Ooh she would be good. I think it would be a fun part to play. They could write a funny/ creepy script. Fingers crossed

[@dominicwilliamson7912]

Bro. A+ CASTING if that happens. Literally saw the thumbnail was like catby bates killed someome?

[@MylesChurch]

I think that's what she's hoping for...

[@anneplowman9034]

I'm sorry. But the idea of Dr Grande picking up this woman's romance novels and trying to read them is giving me giggles. 🤣🤣🤣

[@joseignaciorodriguez1207]

😅

[@gradyjones9678]

" I read as much as I could tolerate. Which was not alot ..." You had me laughing out loud. I love that you combine 3 of my favorite interests. True crime. Psychology. And comedy, all rolled into one 😊

[@annetteyoutube742]

Me too! I really cracked up at this part!! Haha! 😄

[@belleooo]

Ha ha I was the same. Had me in stitches.

[@jakethomason5495]

describing bad writing as 'decorative' is good writing

[@politicalfoolishness7491]

This is such an enjoyable analysis with all the dry humor embedded in it. Well done!

[@paulajackson8416]

Loved the analysis!! I needed a good laugh!

[@abelis644]

Dr. Grande has a great sense of humour.

[@raquelpk2]

That first pun at 2:07 ! “Not earning anyone any money which didn’t make any cents “

[@critterscute3642]

“Stolen Moments” only stolen moments from our lives reading it. Thanks for falling on the knife for us Doc!!

[@politicalfoolishness7491]

@@raquelpk2 I like making pun jokes, but I was dazzled by the back to back numerous puns - a true work of literary writing that puts most authors to shame. Some would even die to be that good. 🤣

[@thelogicaldanger]

A couple of other points I've read on line: 1) there seems to be no on-line evidence that she was ever bullied or was mean to Meachen. 2) Her "daughter" held a gofundme raising tens of thousands of dollars to pay for funeral expenses and to help her family. This is why people have accused her of fraud, having raised money under false pretenses 3) various people on-line have accused Meachen of not having paid them for services rendered for editing/cover artwork, before her untimely death. Your analysis was definitely interesting and informative.

[@kathynicholson103]

If that's true, she should be charged with fraud

[@malaika4960]

the family was all in one it

[@disgruntledmoderate5331]

I came to the comments to post about the second point, but you already did. I am pretty sure they would have a case for fraud.

[@Tamaki742]

I looked around and it seems like she also did this to escape being grilled for scamming people beforehand. Like she offered a service where she makes romance novel covers for other people's books, but she flaked. Allegedly some of them weren't even made by her.

[@aarondavis8943]

His analysis was interesting and informative but he omitted some important facts. Thank you for providing them.

[@askew9976]

Your subtle, comedic, well-deserved insults in this video are fantastic. Another great video DrG.

[@mamaduck9370]

This was a very interesting insight into a world I would never have explored...thank you for your sacrifice in reading Susan's literary attempts at fame and fortune so your viewers won't ever have to make the sane mistake. I think Susan's experience proves that any delusions of grandeur or over estimations of talent will be swiftly deflated once a person tries to move from a small hometown pond to the shark filled international waters of the online community.

[@barbarapetoskey8921]

Amen

[@AdrienneMint]

I want to personally thank you for making that sacrifice for the viewers like myself. It is appreciated.

[@AKirshawn]

i think our good doctor forgot to mention that this fake death was said to be the result of a suicide, thats one reason why people were upset

[@dissidentfairy4264]

I'd never even heard of her until now, but I must admit your exposé of her made me curious, so I looked her up. >>> "Stolen Moments." I only read a few pages but this isn't romance it's smut. Here's what's missing >>> Firstly, this is a line from her book. >>>"Flipping through my closet never gets old to me." do I need to say more? Next, let's talk about the heroine. Most readers want one they can emotionally identify with on some level. If you can't make your readers care about the lead character the novel is already dead in the water. To me a good romance novel should have a scintillating but slow build up. It's the longing that makes the reader want more, like tingling chills and butterflies, not how many lovers and how graphic it can be depicted. I had to stop reading after I physically started to feel ill. If a romance novel only bores me and makes me feel sick it's not worth the paper it's written on. In fairness to Susan, I didn't read very much of it, but three or four pages was all I could take. I prefer sensual not obscene.

[@Chamelionroses]

I don't know a "romance" that isn't smut describing lust or sex in some way.

[@lizb4156]

@@Chamelionroses Exactly.

[@dissidentfairy4264]

@@Chamelionroses Really? I must be reading the tame ones. lol

[@trialgoddess]

Exactly. Who can watch more than 10 minutes of a XXX film? Ugh.

[@dissidentfairy4264]

@@trialgoddess I've never seen anything beyond an R rated film but I have two friends who have lost a relationship and a marriage over it.

[@tracyking5945]

Many people golf and try for years and years to hit a ball straight to the cup from the very first hit from the tee. Dr. Grande delivers a hole-in-one every time he surprises us with his ace humor. Laughter like this is a great delight. Thank you Dr. Grande!

[@valeriegadsden7898]

👏🏼💯

[@amelia_k1082]

OH MY GOSH! I CAN HARDLY FINISH WATCHING THIS!!! lol. You crack me up! "Stolen Moments!" BUT, in all seriousness, she could have continued to write under a pseudonym and published her books that way. That would have been a good self test to see how her writing was received by the general public.

[@javelin60]

I don’t read romance novels at all, but I picked up on this story from other Booktube channels I follow. Seems I did not miss much. Right now, choking with laughter. 😂😂

[@flaminhotyoshi7403]

“I read as much as I could tolerate, which was not a lot” 😂😂😂

[@kaybrown4010]

I hope Susan gets the help she desperately needs.

[@63rambler66]

I can’t help feeling glad she stuck it to those people.

[@abelis644]

😅😅😅

[@elinorlee1539]

Susan is this you 😂

[@StaceyEldridge]

I really love the analysis of the quirky and bizarre cases like this one. Absolutely love your humour Dr Grande 💯👌

[@loiskondo8349]

Poor Susan, she was bored and picked up the wrong hobby. This didn’t help her mental health. I hope she continues with her Dr.

[@KatieDoesCrime]

I love your empathy!

[@kathynicholson103]

I was wondering if her Dr/ therapist knew about it

[@LuckySpinster.]

People thought I was dying, I thought I was dying, as did my doctors. People were ssssssoooooooooooo nice, including estranged family. BUT I didn't die. 😆You would almost think I had tricked people. It was very enlightening to see how people reacted. Very very enlightening

[@sideshowratt]

Toxic online communities function like abusive relationships in some ways. People keep going back to those communities even though they know it's bad for them and their mental health. Sometimes it's a form of self-harm to subject yourself to that toxicity (i.e. you think you deserve to be treated badly, so you seek out people you know will treat you badly), other times it's part of a routine that's difficult to break. It's difficult to explain, but there are more layers than simply attention-seeking.

[@robinrubendunst869]

Sounds like they being out the worst in people’s nature. Lots of meanness and bullying.

[@Polymathically]

I'm just surprised that she managed to fool anyone for that long. You'd think that at least one person in the group would try to look up her obituary. But of course no one did, because that sympathy was all talk.

[@abelis644]

Most people's mind's don't immediately go to "Wait this could be a lie" when we hear that someone died, most of us are honest and assume others are as well.

[@mitsverdi5832]

Like we have nothing else to do..

[@RoaringMind]

I don’t always look up obituaries, either…really, the only reason I ever do is to find out information I didn’t already know about the person through other press outlets or personal interactions.

[@mitsverdi5832]

It takes excellent writing skills to make an obituary interesting.

[@flamechick6]

That's probably what everyone said 😂🤣

[@BehindThePringles]

I like to approach Susan Meachen’s romance novels using the acronym ‘OCEAN’. • Open romance novel • Cringe at terrible writing • Expel book from window • Awful, just _awful_ • Never buy another romance novel

[@thelogicaldanger]

Romance novels really aren't my gig, but there are decently written ones out there. Good ones will have interesting subplots besides the romance, and generally (although there can be exceptions) are *not* self-published.

[@nomadscavenger]

Best summary ever, even from Cliff Notes, but now w/greater understanding. Thanks!

[@okami6ix629]

I love Todd's humor man. It just gets me cracking up every time.

[@greengold7648]

Great analysis, Dr. Grande! I think Susan decided to become one of her characters and play out her death. Later, her fantasy either wore off or she got tired of being dead.

[@tencentpistol1]

Dr. Todd, your humor in this episode is simply epic!!! Your synopsis descriptions had me rolling!! So stoked I subbed your channel!!

[@LasBlackUnicrn]

Dr Grande, your channel is like true crime/psych ASMR 💕 thanks glide the great content and company

[@drewcossa]

The instant I heard the book was called stolen moments I knew Dr. Grande would spin something with that LOL

[@Cyber_Kati_6744]

Happy Monday Dr. Grande and audiences! 😄🌷😄 Proud Patreon Supporter Here! ❤ Tysvm Dr. Grande for your ongoing dedication and immaculate hard work with giving us your incredible videos! ✨🌷✨ Your views and case analysis are just so intriguing, wonderful, and interesting! 🤔😲 I absolutely appreciate your explanations so that we can better understand what behaviors are involved! 👏 👏 Also, I really so very much enjoy your subtle humor! 😄 😂 “A NEVER ENDING SUPPLY OF WORDS!” 😂 😂 “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS!” 😂 😂 “LOSING HOPE!” 😂 😂 “DEAD TO RIGHTS!” 😂 😂 “THROW THE BOOK AT HER!”😂 😂 “SHE RIPPED THE PAGE OUT OF THE ROMANCE WRITERS PLAYBOOK!” 😂 Tysm again X’s a million for your continuous uploads Dr. Grande! ✨🌷✨ They really do make the days & nights very entertaining and suspenseful! 👏 BRAVO! 👏 Unfortunately, I missed this upload late last night but this sure made my morning as I arrived early to university and watched it!👩🏻‍🎓👩🏻‍💻 Have a blessed week Dr. Grande & audiences! ❤

[@kimberlyhackney8190]

Wow! I live here in Tennessee and have never heard of this case. Thank for a great analysis!

[@carmelhughesparolya899]

I have to say that you always deliver a fantastic analysis Dr. Grande, thoroughly enjoyed this one ❤

[@bangbangboogie8671]

The savagery of Dr Grande is beyond 😂😂 Love it!! Thanks for another gem 💜

[@valeriegadsden7898]

👏🏼💯🤣

[@truckerprincess4383]

2am in Saint cloud MN waiting for receiver to take their fl natural juice off my semi truck 🚚 trailer ... it's negative 2 degrees feels like negative 17. Your video 📹 cheered me up .

[@cottontails9003]

It's getting to 40degrees cellicus in Australia

[@abelis644]

@@cottontails9003 Celsius...

[@abelis644]

I grew up in Winnipeg Manitoba and have been to St. Cloud as a kid. I still have a small American flag I bought there in 1979. I move to Victoria British Columbia in '88. It's cold here tonight but clear! Drive safely!!! 👋🇨🇦🌠🌌

[@cottontails9003]

@@abelis644 And. My 18 year old daughter was killed in a car crash less than 3 weeks ago. I need to get my priorities right. So one misspelled word is not high on my list. But thanks for picking it up.!

[@marilynm9426]

Dr. Grande sense of humor is amazing. I never miss a video of yours. Great work as usual 👏👏👏

[@moonchild7033]

Love your dry wit in all your analyses - always gives me such a good giggle!😂🤣

[@elizabethCorkins83]

They wanted to "throw the book at her" 🤣

[@sagenosnibor9173]

"People upset about Susan's untimely death would receive good news!" 😂 I couldn't contain myself 🤭🤭🤭

[@zenawarrior7442]

This was hilarious😅We appreciate your humor always, which can make our day. Great points always too. Thanks Dr G😊💜💜

[@carolynsilvers9999]

I must be a bit mentally slow because plots carried out by so many shock the socks off me. I'd never think of trying this...not ever.

[@chya1295]

As always, thank you for the upload! I really love these slices of late night intrigue.

[@JT-lu8tm]

I was having such a lousy day and then watched this. Love your jokes and insights!

[@Primordial-Ooze]

If you're familiar with 'The Last Podcast on the Left' they recently had been running some updates on this in their 'side stories' series which is multiple small stories rather than their usual big, well researched style.

[@skreemqueen7520]

Aww Dr Grande , I love the little pink cactus! I had one just like it when I was growing up. My great grandmother got it for me. I loved it so much. I haven’t thought of it in so long , until I noticed yours.

[@bobbibacha]

Spot on as usual ! Susan is a real drama queen, she created her own drama, and she feeds off it. Imagine being her husband or child. Cringe.

[@rhentertainment3941]

Thank you for always making me laugh, and helping us all understand the crazy stories we hear in the news. ❤

[@Dan-ji4db]

I've never heard such a gentle yet brutal book critique before 🤣

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

What a story! Thank you for helping us makes sense of the incomprehensible. I hope you have a lovely week ahead, Dr. Grande.❤

[@purpleslurple5149]

I have been faithfully watching Dr Grande's delightful videos for years. This one has some of the best roasts of all time. Unlike Meachan's works, this is sure to become a classic 😘

[@asnipess]

I LOVE Dr. Grande’s slow burns here.. bravo sir

[@Pattilapeep]

Dr. Grande took one for the team. Way to go Dr. G.!!

[@unsolicitedadvice2800]

Could you please discuss Angrophobia (the fear of getting mad) in an episode? This is very difficult to deal with, the somatic feeling that anger of any degree is dangerous and can potentially destroy your life. You shut your anger down immediately and fawn or freeze so as not to trigger a confrontation and then later feel disgust, depression, and resentment that you then turn back in to that suppression cycle. The scary thing is that you know the anger will come out eventually and when it does, you won't be able to control it and it most likely will destroy everything. How do you get past the feeling that you're not allowed to feel or express anger?

[@pamalaboyd7008]

I learn something from your program, plus I enjoy your wit, and your humor. God bless you.

[@vdyson9655]

It's 6am in the UK and I need my fix of rational and thoughtful speculation! Over to Dr Grande! 🙂

[@sahaynam6470]

I thought this was going to be about the self-publishing romance fiction writer who killed/tried to kill (can't recall if he died) her husband.

[@saulthechicanootaku]

Speaking of authors, I would to see you cover Norman Boutin, the narcissistic author behind the biggest laughingstock in literature, Empress Theresa

[@lynne523]

Well , that's my day sorted. Thankyou Sam!

[@johnstory2996]

Meh. That's been done to death.

[@CandyHatsuneWolff]

@@johnstory2996 I dunno, I'd love to see more on Norman, either from the psychoanalysis or lolcow-watching community. He's got plenty to unpack and not-diagnose. His sheer bullheadedness and complete refusal to accept any criticism or insight is kind of amazing. Plus Jabroni Mike and Fred Knudsen's reading of Empress Theresa was magnificent.

[@CandyHatsuneWolff]

Heck yes! Joan of Arc simp thinks he can run the world.

[@johnstory2996]

@@CandyHatsuneWolff You just re-made my point... Knudsen already did a thorough job. This guy's not capable of doing better than that.

[@virginiagirl6628]

A reminder that I am not diagnosing anyone in the comment section only speculating on how much I enjoy Dr. Grande's videos.

[@sarahjaye4117]

I’m trying to sleep to this and the shade at the book titles has me cracking up 😂

[@WillPhil290]

This analysis was probably far more savage than anyone in the romance novel community could ever hope to achieve... gosh dang Dr. Grande... lol

[@blepblep469]

I always love your straight faced dead serious tone when you say something funny 😂

[@seg6629]

love dr grande's classic dry humour 👌 😀

[@DottieMinerva]

It makes me laugh every time this story is covered people make note of how awful her writing was 😂 Naturally Dr. Grande’s description is my favorite. I’m glad I’m home because the absolute roasting of her writing throughout had me laughing out loud the whole video.

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Good evening Neil, where did this lady ever get the idea she could put words together, organize Paragraphs, and self publish a book? In this woman's delusional mind that is where. Love your dry wit. Keep up the great work, always learn from your videos.

[@bangbangboogie8671]

@drgrande I love it when you do out takes and bloopers! Lol it’s funny to see you cracking yourself up lol

[@jswan312]

This is my favorite of all time-thank you for the laugh. 😂😂

[@cillamoke]

I found it hard to get through 2 chapters of 50 shades lol, I had to stop. I couldn’t imagine getting past the first page of Susan’s book

[@relax2dream164]

You are too funny Dr Grande! Tittered thought the whole analysis.

[@freeman7079]

Doc went hard on this one!

[@cinemathequerouge317]

"Susan's resurrection from the dead was not met with a joyful response." I needed a good laugh & you gave it to me. Thanks. Can we please have an analysis of Jessica Krug, the professor who pretended to be an Afro Latina?

[@wendydressler3917]

“Stolen moments….”😂😂. Good one Dr. G!

[@daveogilvie4651]

Good stuff Dr.Granda! Love the way you put it together in the common sense way others don't..That's for sure! But one day, can you give your opinion on Dave Polidus the sci-fi writer, From the 411 missing? and does he really have something with the UFO Connection or just great story telling? Thanks Doc!

[@cottontails9003]

Great analysis. Great content. Thank you Dr Grande , you are the best .

[@cottontails9003]

L D if you get this message please text me😚❤💙💙💙💙--

[@zenawarrior7442]

Hello dear. Finding you & saying hi. I am thinking of you, Steve, the family. Sending much love...❤️❤️🦋🌷🌻🍀🪴🌵🌺💜💜💛💛🙌

[@cottontails9003]

@@zenawarrior7442 Thank you my friend. Steve is getting some relief from the grief councillors. . The rest of us are the same 😦❤💙💙💙💙✉🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@judithhall6683]

I find listening to you very theraputic, especially your intro. I enjoy also your calm way of speaking and dark humour. I look forward to all your videos, thank you.

[@AndySalinger33]

Dude, you bent your knee when you read us this drivel. You’re a good man. Selfless dedication to the cause. We salute you.

[@erikamccarthy1457]

1/30/23 Shady! If her work was good, then maybe the plan would of worked. Family helped, she made excuses for them as well. Thanks Dr Grande 🌵

[@staciafloersch7473]

Lmaoooo Dr Grande's deadpan shade had me cracking up. He needs to change the title to 'The Roast of Susan Meachen'

[@susannepohland6502]

Dr. Grande you are so funny. I don't know how you manage to keep a straight face.

[@milissaellan6805]

Dr Grande PLEASE analyze the case of author Marion Zimmer Bradley. It's an awful tale on the surface and your insight would be so helpful.

[@goranjosic]

Doctor's great humor again! 😄

[@jenanne31]

I thought this case might be a joke-fest once the good doctor investigated. Thank you so much, Dr. Grande!

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Outstanding humor. I'm going to write a book one day. I've been keeping a journal for years. The best is my dream journals. they go back to the 70s. Always interesting Thank you Peace 💕🇺🇲

[@mcc1483]

Dr. Grande, this analysis really made me laugh! "Stolen Moments...." LOL!

[@catherinecarmichael3180]

Wonderful to have an episode to watch tonight!!!

[@smrtrthnu1571]

"Which could refer to The reader losing hope that the book would ever end" .... Still chuckling over that one

[@WileyCylas]

Yet again, after getting here listening to funny fanfics, doc ur depriving me of my sleep! Too good to pass up! Worth it

[@stevenwest000]

Your sarcasm just gets better!

[@smarieintn5955]

Thanks Doc for making me burst out into laughter! I needed that. I absolutely love when you put bloopers at the end of your videos too. Especially when the blooper is just you getting cracked up with the content you're dealing with. Quoting Kamala Harris comes to mind. Our politicians are cartoonishly inept. Sometimes we need to laugh to keep from crying.

[@mrs.interpret]

just saw you on law and crime about the gabby petito case. super proud of you! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😊😊😊😊

[@pamieintexas2012]

I just watched Dr Grande interviewed on Law & Crime Network, regarding the Tony Todt case. Great Job!!

[@binahnguyen3006]

Thanks for laugh 😂 love your roasting and comedic style.

[@riverryan6216]

Best part of this video is the dry roasting of this alleged author's books 😂

[@123UpNorth321]

Dr. Grande's book analysis is just the best 😂🤗

[@lindakinkead7932]

Thank you for your dry wit in this video. It was present here more than most videos.

[@hellotoday5069]

Dr. Grande is going to have his own Netflix show soon!! Ha ha!! Hell yeah Dr. Grande, you are a natural bad ass, an American Poet, a natural and National Treasure IMO. Thank you for your insights and humor, you're the next Dr. Phil or Oprah IMO, can't wait to see you with a live audience, heh.

[@fakeshemp9599]

What?! Are you kidding me?! No way!!

[@o0KugelkaktuS0o]

Please, Dr Grande, read us an excerpt of "Irene Iddlesleigh" and could you also analyse the author Amanda McKittrick-Ros and her relationship with other Authors (like Tolkien)? I really would like your take on this... *surreptitiously paving the way to this rabbit hole*

[@seikclavmckiez5542]

Dr.Grande could easily shave a polar bear's head at sleep without awakening with all these smooth humor.

[@abelis644]

😅😅😅

[@RinpochesRose]

A lot of collaboration and complicity from family must reinforce this woman’s bad behaviour. They are ratifying it for her and joining in😮

[@mangafq8]

Wow first comment! Interesting that it sounds like only other romance writers would buy each others books. In any event, dropping out of school and marrying at 14 is in a league I admittedly know nothing about. God bless her heart

[@maryjanerx]

Congratulations!!!

[@mangafq8]

@@maryjanerx 👍😊

[@theabstract4936]

She was writing about her romance with the Burger King and Arby’s

[@fakeshemp9599]

The Burger King put his Whopper in her Arby's Roast Beef..

[@donnajoseph2004]

I love your dry humor. I look for it in every video!

[@jessfish1044]

"It was more like a collection of words. Many, many, many words..." Hahahahahahahaha