Author Archives: Sherri Matthews

About Sherri Matthews

While writing to publication of her memoir, 'Stranger in a White Dress', Sherri has been published in national magazines, websites and four anthologies in memoir, essays, articles, poetry and flash fiction. Sherri raised her children in California, and today lives in England with her husband, Aspie youngest and their pet menagerie fondly called ‘Animal Farm’. As well as writing, Sherri keeps out of trouble gardening, walking, and taking endless photographs, a few of the better ones she shares on her blog A View From My Summerhouse.

Annual Bloggers Bash 2019: Blog Award Nominations Now Open

Posted on February 11, 2019

Anyone blogging for a few years (six for me) no doubt remembers those early days when all those awards and blog hops did the rounds. Back then, I blogged three, sometimes four times a week. Hard work and incredibly time-consuming … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers Bash | Tagged Annual Bloggers Bash & Awards 2019, Blog Award Nominations, Blog Awards, Blogging Friends, Friendship, London, Online Friendship, thank you | 29 Comments

Summerhouse Snow And Pressing On

Posted on February 1, 2019

This must be my latest yet for wishing you all a Happy New Year… I tried to squeeze in before the end of January, but didn’t make it. Still, at least I managed it before Valentine’s Day… How are things … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Memoirs, Photos of Cats | Tagged Black Kitten Photo, California, cats, England, Family Life, Family Memoirs, Memoir, snow, Somerset Snow Photos, Suffolk, West Country Snow Photographs, Writing Updates | 51 Comments

In Which I Cross The Finish Line And Wish You Happy Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2018

Dear friends, How to share my news and write a Christmas post? With my chicks soon gathering back in the nest and a busy time for many, I’ll keep it short (but hopefully sweet) from my heart straight to yours… … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir | Tagged Happy Christmas, Memoir, Memoir Writing, thank you, Writing Progress | 59 Comments

Rodeo #3: Travel with a Twist Winners

Posted on November 30, 2018

Originally posted on Carrot Ranch Literary Community:
By Sherri Matthews Well, we asked for travel stories with a twist, and we got ‘em. Thank you so much to all who entered, 29 in all. You’ve taken us around the world…

Posted in Reblogs, Uncategorized | Tagged Carrot Ranch, Flash Fiction Contest, Flash Fiction Rodeo 2018, thank you, Travel flash fiction 99 words, Travel with a Twist flash fiction contest, Winner's Announcement | 10 Comments

Guest Post: Embracing Our Identity As a Writer by Author Anne Goodwin

Posted on November 19, 2018

Today, I’m delighted and honoured to host author Anne Goodwin at the Summerhouse for her ongoing blog tour. It’s lovely to welcome Anne again, so much enjoying her engaging and much discussed guest post, ‘Putting the personal into fiction…and taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Guest Blogs | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Author Anne Goodwin, Becoming Someone, Book Blog Tour, Guest Post, Identity, Inspired Quill, Sugar And Snails, Underneath, Writer's Identity | 78 Comments

We Will Remember Them

Posted on November 11, 2018

At the Eleventh Hour On the Eleventh Day Of the Eleventh Month We Thank You: Soldier, Walter Ridout (Battle of the Somme, 1916) Sergeant, Albert Edward Matthews (8th Royal Tank Regiment, El Alamein, 1942) Seaman, Stanley Matthews (Lost at sea … Continue reading →

Posted in Rememberance Day | Tagged Armistice Day, Rememberance Day, thank you, The Fallen, Veteran's Day | 30 Comments

Pumpkins Memoir And A Bull Ride And A Radio Spot At The Rodeo

Posted on October 31, 2018

This time last year, we had just moved house. What a difference a year makes. We’ve painted, repaired and put up new fencing for starters. And Animal Farm has a new addition: a tiny ball of kitten naughtiness and heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Carrot Ranch, Halloween | Tagged 99 Word Flash Fiction Competition, Black Cats, Black Kitten Photo, California, Carrot Ranch Literary Community, Continental Fire Company, Flash Fiction Rodeo 2018, Gardening, Halloween, Memoir, Pumpkin Patch, Writing Angst, Writing Memoir | 56 Comments

Rodeo #4: Fractured Fairy Tales

Posted on October 25, 2018

Originally posted on Carrot Ranch Literary Community:
A Flash Fiction contest by Norah Colvin Co Judges: Anne Goodwin and Robbie Cheadle Do you love fairy tales? Chances are, unless you are a parent or grandparent of young children or an…

Posted in Carrot Ranch, Uncategorized | Tagged 99 Word Flash Fiction, Flash Fiction Contest, Flash Fiction Rodeo 2018, Fractured Fairy Tales, Norah Colvin, Writing Contest | 13 Comments

Rodeo #3: Travel with a Twist

Posted on October 17, 2018

Originally posted on Carrot Ranch Literary Community:
By Sherri Matthews In July, I had the good fortune to spend a week’s holiday with my husband on the Italian Amalfi Coast. I say good fortune, because hubby won it, thanks to…

Posted in Carrot Ranch, Uncategorized | Tagged 99 Word Flash Fiction, Carrot Ranch, Flash Fiction Competition, Flash Fiction Rodeo 2018, Travel Writing, Writing Contest | 16 Comments

Rodeo #2: Memoir

Posted on October 13, 2018

Originally posted on Carrot Ranch Literary Community:
By Irene Waters, Rodeo Leader Memoir is a passion, so I’m thrilled to once again host the memoir section of the Carrot Ranch Rodeo Contest. Hoping you’ll tighten your saddles and put on…