Author Archives: Susanne Matthews

Tuesday Tales: From the Word NEW

Welcome to the first Tuesday Tales scene of 2026. Tuesday Tales is a weekly blog written by a small group of wonderful authors and I am honored and humbled to be one of them. Each week, we have a word prompt that we incorporate into the scen we present. Scenes are usually around 400 wordsContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word NEW”

Looking Back at 2025

For many people around the world, 2025 hasn’t been a great year. Political upheaval, sexual exploitation, financial crises, housing shortages, food insecurity, and weather and climate disasters were just a few things that peppered the news. The war continued in Ukraine and Gaza as well as in other hot spots around the world. There wereContinue reading “Looking Back at 2025”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word DISAPPOINTMENT

Welcome to the last post for 2025. I still can’t believe another year has ended, but I’m glad it has and hope 2026 will bring better and brighter days for everyone. Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales. Our prompt is DISAPPOINTED. Many of us were disappointed last year. Let’s see how the authors have usedContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word DISAPPOINTMENT”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word GIFT

Wishing you all good times with friends and family. This is a stressful week for many, especially those who have lost loved ones this year. May the memories you have of prior holidays sustain you. Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales. Our word prompt is GIFT. I’m continuing with The Case of the Missing Prince.Continue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word GIFT”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word BAKING

Hello and welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales. Our word is BAKING. I’ll admit it was quite a challenge to figure out how to use it in my story, but never let it be said that I couldn’t use a word. I’m continuing with Evie Chambers and The Case of the Missing Prince. “I’m sureContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word BAKING”

And Justice for All. Now Available in Audio!

Good morning! The sun is shining, and while it’s cold, it’s still a beautiful day. Recently, I was involved in an audio book party, and I had a blast meeting authors new to me, reconnecting with authors I’ve met online in the past, and meeting new readers and listeners. I was dismayed to learn thatContinue reading “And Justice for All. Now Available in Audio!”

Listen to the Stones, Book 2 The Homecoming Is Available Now!

The first thing I would like to do is apologize for taking so long to get this book out to you. I had intended to publish it last summer but my surgical recovery and the rest of life got in the way. I hope to do better with Book 3. I know that anticipation isContinue reading “Listen to the Stones, Book 2 The Homecoming Is Available Now!”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word SNOWY

Welcome back! Christmas is a little more than two weeks away! Are you ready? I’m getting there. This week the Tuesday Tales authors are writing to the word prompt SNOWY. I’m continuing with my Evie Chambers cozy mystery, The Case of the Missing Prince. Petrov leaned forward in his seat, his gaze meeting mine, theContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word SNOWY”

IWSG Monthly Blog Post for December 2025

Welcome to December, the last month of 2025. Each year seems to slip by faster than ever. This year was no exception and while it was a year filled with ups and downs, both physical and emotional, on the whole, it was a great one. Here is this month’s question. December 3 question – AsContinue reading “IWSG Monthly Blog Post for December 2025”