Author Archives: Susanne Matthews

IWSG Monthly Blog, June 2025

Welcome to my post for the IWSG’s monthly blog. I’m pleased to report that my hip surgery was successful, and that I am on the mend, pain-free, and walking without any aids. Spring has tried to bring warmer weather, but I’m hoping summer will do the trick. This month’s question: June 4 question – WhatContinue reading “IWSG Monthly Blog, June 2025”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word HAPPY

Welcome to June, 2025 and this week’s Tuesday Tale scene based on the word HAPPY. I’m continuing with my Romance/Suspense, And Justice for All. Enjoy! “It was only going to be for a few months, while Liam recovered from the surgery, but then COVID hit, and I couldn’t risk my son being around too manyContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word HAPPY”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word CUP

Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales. Our word prompt is CUP. I’m continuing with And Justice for All, my Romance/Suspense novel. Enjoy. “I hope you aren’t going to catch cold.” He sounded like Jac admonishing Liam. “A warm shower and clean clothes will help. There’s a coffeemaker in the room with some tea bags. MakeContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word CUP”

Four Weeks and Life is Getting Back to Normal

Unlike the horse on the left, I am thrilled with my new hip. For the most part, I am pain free, except at the end of the day when I’ve overdone the stairs, but that’s just a minor muscle ache reminding me that months of laziness take a toll. It feels good to be gettingContinue reading “Four Weeks and Life is Getting Back to Normal”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word MACHINE

Welcome back to Tuesday Tales. This is the first Canadian long weekend of summer, and the weather sucks! It was so cold out that I needed my winter coat and gloves to go for my daily walk. Whatever is going on with Mother Nature must be serious. On a side note, my story, And JusticeContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word MACHINE”

Three Weeks Today! Absolutely Amazing!

May 15, 2025. Well, here I am, sitting at my desk, getting back into the swing of things. My hip is pain free, and it’s hard to believe, but I’m walking inside the house without any aids. That’s right. Not even the cane most of the time, although I do hold both rails to goContinue reading “Three Weeks Today! Absolutely Amazing!”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word WATER

Welcom to this week’s Tuesday Tales. The weather is cooperating for a change and I’ looking forward to walking outside and sitting in the sun today. Our word prompt this week is WATER. I’m continuing with And Justice for All, my romance suspense. Enjoy! With sirens blaring and lights flashing, the SUV ate up theContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word WATER”

New Box Set Designed to Brighten Your Days

Thanks to Chill Out books and my wonderful publisher, there’s a new box set available from Amazon. 💁Fall head over heels into a dazzling collection of laugh-out-loud love stories where chaos reigns, pets meddle, and happily-ever-afters shine brighter than ever. This feel-good collection of romantic comedies shakes things up and leaves no heart untouched.Between aContinue reading “New Box Set Designed to Brighten Your Days”

Hip Replacement Surgery: Two Weeks Later!

May 8, 2025. On April 24, I went under the knife and had my right hip replaced. Was I worried? Yes, that would be an understatement, but none of my fears came true. I sailed through the surgery and this morning, I took my first completely unassisted shower. My hip is an interesting mix ofContinue reading “Hip Replacement Surgery: Two Weeks Later!”