Welcome to the Deep Time by Susan Sizer Bogue book tour hosted by Suzy Approved Book Tours. 

About Deep Time

Lauren Brown is enamored with geology—the “deep time” revealed in rocks and Earth’s internal processes. Sparked by her experience rafting in the Grand Canyon, she becomes excited to pursue a career in geology. She struggles in the ‘70s in her male-dominated field as men, including a predatory professor, are often enamored with her or disrespectful of her status as a colleague. Everyone except Chris Connor, the one guy in her graduate program at Texas Polytechnic, who proves to be a reliable friend.

To add to her woes, Lauren’s husband, Kenny, strays, and they separate.

Despite these challenges, Lauren thrives on the adventure geology affords her—studying undersea volcanoes, guiding clueless undergraduates in a remote national park, and climbing canyons in Oregon to collect rock samples. Each adventure builds her confidence and academic credentials, and when she later reconciles with Kenny, Lauren feels renewed optimism about her future.

When Mount St. Helen’s volcanic activity begins, Lauren and Chris visit, camping outside the Red Zone. Kenny decides to join them, fueled by his enthusiasm to witness a volcanic eruption. Like other scientists, Lauren and Chris are too trusting of the volcano’s history. No one is prepared for the catastrophic blast; no one is prepared for the after-effects. 

With beautiful descriptions that reflect Lauren’s awe and appreciation for the world she discovers, as well as the rich cast of characters, Bogue shares the engaging story of an adventurous, earnest young woman carving out a life on her own terms, in her own time.

Book Blurbs

“Insightful and intelligent, Deep Time takes a deep dive into the life and times of a pair of 1970s geologists. The settings are palpable—both rich and enticing, from the Grand Canyon to the fantastically wild Pacific Northwest. Sizer Bogue’s well-researched debut educates and enlightens while pulling at your heartstrings.”—Jayne Mills, author of Bottom of the Breath

Review for Deep Time

If you like your fiction with a side of lava and life lessons, Deep Time might be your next read. Set between 1972 and 1980, this one’s got a little bit of everything—adventure, suspense, women’s fiction, and historical vibes all rolled into one.

Lauren, our main character, is a geology-loving, thrill-seeking woman who’s juggling a shaky marriage, a complicated relationship with her mother, and a career in a male-dominated field. Enter Chris, her grounded and supportive colleague, who becomes her much-needed sounding board—especially when dealing with a professor who seriously needs a lesson in professionalism. The friendship between Lauren and Chris is a real highlight, bringing warmth and depth to a story already packed with emotional weight and exciting fieldwork.

Things heat up (literally) when Mount St. Helens starts rumbling, and Lauren races toward what might be the opportunity of a lifetime—or a disaster waiting to happen. With a mix of geology facts, personal drama, and some intense “what will happen next?” moments, Deep Time delivers an adventurous ride through both natural and emotional upheaval.

About The Author

SUSAN SIZER BOGUE is a lawyer-turned-writer who has published many humorous essays and written the script for the musical “The Christmas of the Phonograph Records.” This is her first novel. She lives in the Denver, Colorado, area. 

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