John Roosen and Susan Rogers

Meet Susan Rogers and John Roosen—co-authors of the Yoga Mat Mysteries series, whose lives are as extraordinary and unpredictable as their stories.

Susan’s journey began with a childhood dream of writing, but she took a daring detour into the military. She conducted sting operations, ran extensive weapons training programs and boarded ships in stormy seas. She shifted gears to responding to crises across California—then abroad in New Zealand, Australia and the Middle East. In her spare time, she wrenched a Presidential yacht—The USS Potomac—from its watery grave, transforming it to a museum.

John’s career reads like a spy novel—biologist turned hazardous materials expert with superhuman skills. Racing across every continent, from Antarctica to the Middle East, he’s dismantled drug labs, responded to chemical plant explosions, and chased pirates in the South Pacific. Their backgrounds are packed with adrenaline, danger, and real-world experience—making their stories not just thrilling, but authentic.

When they write, they draw from their own incredible adventures, bringing a raw, visceral edge to every page. Get ready for mysteries rooted in reality, fuelled by lives lived on the edge—because these authors don’t just tell stories—they’ve lived them.

Other Awards

The Award-Winning Yoga Mat Mysteries Series
Mystery. Suspense. Romance. Comedy. Adventure. Thriller.
The Yoga Mat Mysteries Series isn’t just a fan favourite—it’s a critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning phenomenon across eBook, audiobook, and print formats. Blending mystery, suspense, high-stakes adventure, romance, and a dash of comedy, the series has swept up prestigious awards in both storytelling and design.
Major Honours Across the Series
Dead Man’s Pose
• Best Audiobook, AudioFile Magazine, 2023
• Earphones Award – Exceptional Audio Performance
• Silver Finalist, The Independent Author Network – Action/Adventure
• Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards – Best Cover Design (Fiction)
Cobra Pose
• Winner, 2024 Indie Reader Discovery Awards – Audiobook (Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, Action/Adventure)
• Silver Finalist, The Independent Author Network– Mystery
• Best Thriller – International Crime, Audio Book Reviewer, 2023
• Silver Award, Ben Franklin IBPA Awards – Audiobook
Tree Pose
• Winner, Indie Reader Discovery Awards – Best in Category (Action/Adventure)
• Silver Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards – Best Overall Cover Design (Fiction)
Series Recognition
• Best Series & Best Team, Audio Book Reviewer Awards