Wow! August is here already. It’s been a busy summer with home renovations, but I’ve still managed to get some writing done. This week, the authors of Tuesday Tales are writing to the prompt, HOT. He shook his head. “And again at her hotel in Inverness.” He repeated what Marina had told her about lockingContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word HOT”
Author Archives: Susanne Matthews
Another Poem, This One from 1996
Back in 1996, I challenged my English class to write a poem based on a disaster. While I can’t share theirs with you, I can share the one I wrote. The disaster I used was the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. Little did I know an evenContinue reading “Another Poem, This One from 1996”
Tuesday Tales: From the Word COLD
Well, just like that July is almost over. Soon, we’ll slip into the dog days of summer. How have you enjoyed yourself? Have you traveled or did you indulge in a stay vacation? I’ve done a bit of both. This week, the TT authors are working with the word prompt, COLD. I’m continuing with ListenContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word COLD”
A Venture into Poetry, 1994
Long before I decided to write short stories and novels, I tried my skills at writing poetry. My eldest son was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his second year of university. If you know anything about mental illness, then you know that the patient isn’t the only one who suffers. Once released form the hospital, heContinue reading “A Venture into Poetry, 1994”
Bathroom Reno Update: It’s Finished–Almost
My bathroom is almost finished. The new white vanity has been delayed, but this one will be going in my husband’s bathroom come September when we complete the second part of our bathroom upgrades. I love it! I’ve taken a bath and a shower in my new tub, used the jets and the mood light,Continue reading “Bathroom Reno Update: It’s Finished–Almost”
Tuesday Tales: From the Word TOUCH
Good morning. I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but summer is definitely here this year, with plenty of hot, sunny days. The humidity is high, but so far we’ve escaped the thunderstorms storms that have threatened our area. We got rain form the remnants of Beryl, but it wasn’t asContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word TOUCH”
Bathroom Reno Update: One Week Later
Well, it’s been a week, and what a week! Living as we do in a home constructed in 1977, certain issues cropped up that we didn’t expect, and they all revolved the electrical grid. Here is my new tub. It’s fully operational, although the auxiliary shower isn’t, but that will be done on Monday whenContinue reading “Bathroom Reno Update: One Week Later”
Now Available!
CELEBRITY ROMANCE (Tempting Fate Book 3) Kindle Edition It’s been a while since I’ve published a new book, but I’m very happy to be part of another incredible box set that’s sure to add sizzle and sparkle to your summer. You can pre-order Celebrity Romance, Tempting Fate now. Whether an actor, athlete, billionaire, or even aContinue reading “Now Available!”
Tuesday Tales: From the Word BREAD
Halfway through July! How are you doing? Has the weather been kind in your part of the world? I hope so. This week’s word prompt is BREAD. I’m continuing with Listen to the Stones. James reached for her hand. “I realize that some of what I’ve told you today was unsettling, but to me, it’sContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word BREAD”
And So It Begins: Bathroom Reno Here We Go!
There comes a time when you have to admit that things aren’t working for you any longer, and that time has come. Today, my bathroom renovations begin. In fact, the contractor will be here in less than half an hour. I keep thinking about all the questions I should have asked, like will you needContinue reading “And So It Begins: Bathroom Reno Here We Go!”
Living the Dream 