Author Archives: Susanne Matthews

Have you ever heard someone say ACHOO! There is a little-known condition called photic sneeze reflex, or autosomal compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst (ACHOO) syndrome. That’s a mouthful for you. It occurs in response to certain stimuli: for example, when you are first exposed to bright light after your eyes have adjusted to the dark. For me,Continue reading “Sneezing: It’s a Family Affair”

WOW! May already! It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies, but we’re finally into spring–at least I hope so. On the calendar, that season may have started in March, but it appears Mother Nature doesn’t pay any attention to calendars. Who knew? We had a snowstorm a week ago, and anything is possible. TemperaturesContinue reading “The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Monthly Blog for May 2022”

For years I used to laugh at all the exercise equipment on sale at yard sales. I often saw people using them as clothes racks, but I’d never felt to urge to buy one, new or used, until recently. The difference? I started a walking program. If COVID taught me anything it was that IContinue reading “Walking on a Treadmill, Yes or No?”

Welcome to May and this week’s Tuesday Tales. I’m continuing with Trouble with Eden, my newest Contemporary Romance. “I can be nice,” she bit off angrily. “The only reason I lost my cool with that insurance agent you sent out here was because he talked to me as if I were a moron. I’ve hadContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word CHIN”

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE NOVELS FROM NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORS When duty and desire clash, the men and women sworn to protect must fight evil while tempting fate and their hearts. It’s a deceitful world out there, but Tempting Protectors must live by their wits and guard their hearts. Who to trust andContinue reading “This Weeks’s Box Set Deal: Tempting Protectors”

Well, we’ve made it to the end of the month of April. last day, last post. Mother Nature has been kind and we have sunshine once more to finish on a positive note. I’ve enjoyed sharing quirks from my writing with you as well as my weather challenges. It’s been like speaking to an oldContinue reading “The A to Z Challenge Blog 2022: the Letter Z”

Two sunny days in a row? It’s a miracle. Now, if it would just get warm. Today’s letter is Y. For me, Y stands for Young Adult. I have only one book that officially fits into that category, and it’s a suspense called Prove It! I wrote the book several years ago and named theContinue reading “The A to Z Challenge Blog 2022: the Letter Y”

Cold and snow yesterday–yes, snow, YUCK! Today, it’s sunny and a little warmer, still winter coat weather, but this too shall pass. Today’s letter is X. I’ll be honest with you. I’ve got very little to work with here, but I suppose X could stand for X-rated. While every now and then i will haveContinue reading “The A to Z Challenge Blog 2022: the Letter X”

Today’s letter is the letter W. To me, today and every day, in my writing and outside it, the letter W stands for Weather. During this month, I’ve mentioned the weather almost every day as a way to keep track of it for myself and also so that those of you in hot, sunny placesContinue reading “The A to Z Challenge Blog 2022: the Letter W”

Cloudy but mild today. Hopefully I’ll get out and walk before the rain. Today’s letter is V. In my writing, V stands for Vengeance is Mine, my best-selling series. The series consists of five romance thrillers, including A rewritten version of Fire Angel, the first book I ever published. Come back tomorrow for W. CheckContinue reading “The A to Z Challenge Blog 2022: the Letter V”