Author Archives: Susanne Matthews

It’s so hard to believe that it’s already June. Where has the year gone? This month our question is: June 7 question – If you ever did stop writing, what would you replace it with? Honestly, I don’t know. I do some gardening in the spring, summer, and fall, but my body limits how muchContinue reading “June IWSG Blog Post”

Welcome to June and another week of scenes to read from Tuesday Tales. This week, we have a word prompt, SOFT, and a 400-word limit to our scenes. I’ve started a new book and all of this month’s scenes will come from it. It’s intended for my Cocktails for You series, so it’s written inContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word SOFT”

Well. it’s the end of May. The heat has arrived and I’ve been busy working in my flower beds. This is the last post from Beneath the Ashes. Next week we’ll have a new story for you. Our word prompt is CUP. “Until Titus demands your presence in Rome and turns you into his errandContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word CUP”

Once again, the authors from the ABB present you with 8 new contemporary romance novels, perfect for your summer reading pleasure. They never intended to become heroes…But actions speak louder than words. Find true love with these accidental heroes, in the pages of EIGHT BRAND NEW, full-length steamy stories, from New York Times and USAContinue reading “Sneak Peek Sunday: New Box Set from the Authors’ Billboard! Irresistible Accidental Heroes”

Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales and another scene from Beneath the Ashes. Picture prompt scenes are limited to 300 words. Here’s my picture. Enjoy. “I appreciate that, thank you. I do feel badly about being dumped on you like this. No one wants a guest who overstays her welcome.” He shook his head. “YouContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From a Picture”

Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales. I’m pleased to say that spring appears to be here to stay! This week, our word prompt is STONE. I’m continuing with my contemporary paranormal romance, Beneath the Ashes. Lucie stared at the man whose voice caressed her like a lover even if his appearance didn’t seem familiar. TheContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word STONE”

Welcome to this month’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group blog. After a month of blogging from A to Z I feel the need to keep going, so today’s blog is perfect for that. This month’s question: When you are working on a story, what inspires you? It’s hard to answer this question becasuse for me, itContinue reading “IWSG Monthly Blog May 2023”

Have you ever wanted a do-over, a chance to go back and make things right? At times, we all do, but for Neil and Nancy, they may have a chance to do just that. Four years ago, a car accident robbed Nancy Frost of her child and her mother, taking what was left of herContinue reading “On Sale May 2023, Sworn to Protect”

Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales. Our word is INTENSE, and I’ve used the verb form of the word in a post from my current work in progress on a new book from a new series called Timeless Love. The first book, Beneath the Ashes, deals with a love lost when Mount Vesuvius blew itsContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word INTENSE”

We made it! Today is the last day of the challenge. I’ve enjoyed writing these posts and hope you have enjoyed reading them, too, and that in the process, you’ve learned a bit about me, my writing style, and my books. My last post for Z this year is Did You Know that with allContinue reading “2023 A to Z Challenge Blog: Zealous”