Author Archives: Susanne Matthews

Today’s letter is K. As an author, an introvert, and essentially not the most secure person in the world, the one thing I need more than anything else is encouragement. I get some of that from my family, my spouse, my friends, those who read my books, especially those who leave reviews, and those whoContinue reading “A to Z Blog Challenge 2024 The Letter K, Kindred Spirit”

Hello again! Today, I’m going to talk about the different ways people can use blogs. I like to use mine not only to promote my writing and the work to others, but I use it as a platform to just gab about things that matter to me, not just with my writing but with lifeContinue reading “A to Z Challenge Blog 2024 The Letter J”

We’re halfway through the second week of the challenge. I hope you’re enjoying the posts. Today, our letter is I. As an author, I essentially live inside my head, creating mysteries, romances, fantasies, and whatever comes to mind. After yesterday’s eclipse, I have some sci-fi possibilities floating through my head. Today’s letter is I forContinue reading “A to Z Blog Challenge 2024: The Letter I for Imagination”

Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales. Our word prompt this week is GENTLE. I’m continuing with Listen to the Stones, my Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense. How do you think James and Jerome will react when they meet for the first time? “Marina, is something wrong?” James came into the foyer. When he noticed Dr. Morrison,Continue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word GENTLE”

Welcome to Week 2 of the A to Z Challenge Blog 2024. How’s your Monday shaping up? Mine is filled with excitement and curiosity. Why? Well, for the first time in my lifetime, I will see a total solar eclipse from my own backyard. Here’s the link with the details of the event. https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/canada/cornwall?iso=20240408 SoContinue reading “A to Z Challenge Blog 2024: The Letter G”

Well, I successfully completed the first week of the A to Z Challenge Blog for 2024. A to F is in the can, and we move on to G to L this week. The farther into the alphabet we get, the harder it is to find word prompts to fit the letters. This coming week,Continue reading “A Week in Review”

Today is Saturday, but it’s not any Saturday. It’s the day my middle son comes home for a very short visit, the day I will have all three of my children home at the same time. Today’s letter is the letter F, which stands for family. Every person goes through stages in life when familyContinue reading “A to Z Challenge Blog 2024, The Letter F”

Welcome to Day 5 of this year’s challenge. As a writer, I like nothing better than hearing someone tell me they started reading one of my books and couldn’t put it down. When I hear or read that, I know I’ve done what I set out to do. I’ve enticed the reader into my story.Continue reading “A to Z Blog Challenge 2024: Enticing the Reader”

Welcome back! How have the first four days of this year’s challenge treated you? So far, I’m staying above water and holding my own. Today’s blog is for the letter D The letter D today stands for Decision. Every day, we make countless decisions, many of them without thought. We add sweetener and cream toContinue reading “A to Z Challenge Blog 2024 The Letter D”