Sue Tabashnik published two unique Dirty Dancing tribute books, The Fans' Love Story: How the Movie DIRTY DANCING Captured the Hearts of Millions! (July 2010) and The Fans' Love Story ENCORE: How the Movie DIRTY DANCING Captured the Hearts of Millions! (December 2013). She became a fan of Patrick Swayze in 1988. She was an active member of the Official Patrick Swayze International Fan Club from 2000-2010, which included writing numerous articles for the club magazine. She had the good fortune to meet Patrick Swayze several times at movie screenings and benefit events from 2002-2004, which led her to become an even bigger fan. Sue has worked as a master's level social worker since 1977. She has lived most of her life in the Detroit area. Author website: www.likedirtydancing.com. In memory of the author's grandmother, Leah Tabashnik, and Patrick Swayze: A portion of the proceeds from the sale of her first three books will be donated to the Patrick Swayze Pancreas Cancer Research Fund at the Stanford Cancer Institute. PATRICK SWAYZE The Dreamer is Sue's third book (August 2017). The newest book is Patsy Swayze: Every Day, A Chance to Dance (July 2022) which celebrates Patsy Swayze who was an icon in the dance world for decades and mother of Patrick Swayze.
