Author Archives: Sherri Matthews

About Sherri Matthews

Sherri is a memoir writer working on her book, a true story of stolen dreams, the power of love and belonging. She is published in national and regional magazines, a collection of anthologies and online at her blog and featured guest posts. She also writes a column at Carrot Ranch, an online literary community. Sherri walks by the sea and in the woods and loves snapping photographs of her garden robin. An English mum who raised her family in California for twenty years, she writes stories from yesterday, making sense of today, giving hope for tomorrow.

Christmas Lost And Found In America

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

Born in England, my firstborn son didn’t meet his American grandparents until he was three-years-old. His father, tired of the rain and dismal British economy of the mid 1980s, decided we would have a better life in the land of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged California, Christmas Memories, England, Ex Pat Life, Family Traditions, Homesickness, hope, Immigration, loneliness, loss, love, Memoir, Morro Bay, travel | 73 Comments

Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Author Spotlight – Life Changing Moments – Shake The Dust Off Your Feet by Sherri Matthews

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Welcome to Cafe and Bookstore spotlight. I invited writers to share what they consider to be a defining moment in their lives that resulted in a major positive change. The current series ends on…

Posted in Guest Blogs | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, California, Guest Post, Inspiration, Life Changing Decision, Sally Cronin Author, Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore, writing | 26 Comments

Welcome To My World

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

Originally posted on Carrot Ranch Literary Community:
‘Welcome to my World’, so said my youngest, V, when lockdown struck. Almost six months on, I have a deeper glimpse into V’s world. But this is not a temporary world as for…

Posted in Unsung Heroes Column | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Carrot Ranch Literary Community, Coronovirus, depression, Lockdown, Masks, Mental Health, social anxiety, Unsung Heroes Column | 11 Comments

Of Writing, Walking And A Broken Ankle

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

Walking, as we know, is good for us. A brisk walk a few days a week has always been my go-to form of exercise. Walking helps me. A lot. Especially the kind when I’m stirred up, stressed out and just … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature & Wildlife, Unsung Heroes Column | Tagged Bee Hotel, Black Cat Photo, Book Promotion, Broken Ankle, Carrot Ranch Literary Community, Fitbit, Red Mason Bees, The Pollinator Garden, The Silent Ones Who Change A Life, This is Lockdown Anthology, Unsung Heroes Column, Walking And Writing, Woodland Trust | 73 Comments

Stand And Deliver

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

Originally posted on Carrot Ranch Literary Community:
The title for this post should be ‘Drive and Deliver’. ‘Stand and Deliver’ sounds better, I think. It also reminds me of the song by Adam Ant, conjuring up a wonderful image of…

Posted in Unsung Heroes Column | Tagged Adam Ant, Carrot Ranch Literary Community, Coronavirus lockdown exercise, Covid-19, Gratitude, Lockdown, Unsung Heroes, Unsung Heroes Column | 57 Comments

Dispatches From Lockdown In An English Spring

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

We humans are resourceful. We adjust. We have to. My mother lives in her snug, safe home across the garden from us, but I can’t get close or hug her, because she is self-isolating, sheilded from the outside and coronovirus. … Continue reading →

Posted in Coronovirus | Tagged Coronovirus, Isolation, Key Workers, Lockdown, Photos English Countryside, Photos of English Spring Garden, Self Distancing, Supermarkets, thank you, Walking, Working From Home, Writer's Brain Fog, Writing From Home | 77 Comments

A Plea From The Ranks Of Carers At Home

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

I write this as a plea. Our Prime Minister tells us to stop panic buying, there’s enough for all, stock up in case you need to self-isolate for 14 days, but leave some for others. Please. Mr Johnson, I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Carers, Coronovirus | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Carers, Coronovirus, Covid-19, Kindness, Panic Buying, Sandwich Generation, Self Distancing, Self Isolating, Social Isolation, Supermarkets, The Elderly, The vulnerable | 72 Comments

Still Sweet Robin Sings

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

The world has gone mad, my family’s needs call… but still Sweet Robin sings. And the blackbird too. Take care all, keep safe and be well… This too shall pass.

Posted in Nature & Wildlife | Tagged Blackbird Photo, British Robin Photo, Nature & Wildlife | 32 Comments

Book Tour With Author M J Mallon And Mr Sagittarius

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

Today, I am thrilled to host talented author and lovely friend, M J Mallon. I have had the good fortune of meeting Marje several times, and she is as kind and as friendly as her smile attests. Marje is on … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogs | Tagged Author M J Mallon, Book Launch, Book Tour, Guest Post, Mr Sagittarius, Poetry | 46 Comments

Happy New Valentines Day With Memoir Pitching Tips

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

Not quite the jaunty start to 2020 I hoped for, but at least I can wish you a Happy New Year and Valentines Day at the same time. One reason for my absence is my self-imposed, many-weeks long assignment to … Continue reading →