Author Archives: Sherri Matthews

About Sherri Matthews

Sherri once worked in the medical and legal fields. One day the office closed, she got laid off and she praised the heavens for the chance at last to write her book. Some years later, 'Stranger In A White Dress', a memoir, is ready for submission. Published along the way in magazines, anthologies and on her blog, Sherri writes about her travels, nature and the process of memoir. She also shares snippets of her life as a Brit 'Mom' who raised her children in California, as an advocate and carer for her adult youngest diagnosed at eighteen with Asperger's Syndrome and stories of her dad's lifelong journey from prison to the streets and back again. She is a regular contributor to 'Carrot Ranch', an online literary community. Today, Sherri lives in England with her hubby, Aspie, two black cats and a very grumpy Bunny. Writing stories from the past, making sense of today and giving hope for tomorrow.

For Stories Yet To Be Written

Posted on October 1, 2019

In early September, my family whisked me away to a delightful cottage (a one time Calvinist chapel) in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside. This was my ‘big’ birthday getaway, plotted and planned with great secrecy. With stunning views … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Andy Poplar, Artisan Small Businesses, Battle of Hastings, Creativity, Family Celebrations, Holly & Co, Ideas etched in glass, Inspiration, love, Memoir, Mental Health, Sussex, Vinegar & Brown Paper, writing | 36 Comments

‘More Glimpses’ And A Secret With Hugh W Roberts

Posted on September 23, 2019

Greetings, dear friends! After a few weeks away at work (memoir submission) and play (birthday fun, catch up post next week), today I’m delighted to welcome author, Hugh W Roberts, to the Summerhouse. Hugh is on book blog tour with … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Tour Posts | Tagged Black Mirror, Book Blog Tour, Book Promotion, Book Review, Book Writing, Dyslexia, Glimpses, Guest Blog, Hugh W Roberts, More Glimpses, Secrets, Short Story Collection, Twilight Zone | 59 Comments

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Series – Sunday Author Interview – Coming Soon.

Posted on August 22, 2019

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Welcome to the new Sunday Interview series, and this time, the focus is on the authors in the Cafe and Bookstore. At any time there are approximately 150 authors in the Cafe and Bookstore…

Posted in Book Promotions, Reblogs | Tagged Author Promotion, Book Promotions, Sally Cronin, Sally's Cafe and Bookstore, Smorgasbord Blog Magazine | 16 Comments

Blogging With A Little Help From Your Friends. A Guest Post By Sherri Matthews @WriterSherri

Posted on August 12, 2019

Originally posted on Hugh's Views & News :
Blogging, in my experience, is a strange beast. Show your blog you’re in charge and it behaves. But turn your back for just one minute, and it’ll sink its teeth right into…

Posted in Guest Blogs, Uncategorized | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Blogging, Carrot Ranch, Guest Post, Hugh Roberts, Hugh's News & Views Blog, Memoir, Online Friendship | 37 Comments

School’s Out But I’m In The Classroom Down Under

Posted on July 22, 2019

Last week I bought some curtain material from Laura Ashley, thanks to a great sale discount. It’s been a long time since I did any sewing. My steadfast sewing machine since my days in California still works a dream thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogs | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Australia, California, Education, England, Family Life, Laura Ashley, Life Long Learning, Norah Colvin, School Days Reminiscences, School's Out For Summer, Sewing, Teachers | 80 Comments

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Guest Writer – Sherri Matthews #Memoir – Holiday Reading, Ghosts And The Norfolk Broads

Posted on June 24, 2019

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Delighted to welcome back memoir author Sherri Matthews with four posts sharing her experiences of childhood and teens and living in the UK after many years in California. In the final post this series…

Posted in Guest Blogs | Tagged Boating Holiday, Ghost Stories, Ghosts of the Norfolk Broads, Holiday Reading, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Metallica, Norfolk Broads, Sailing, Sally Cronin Author, Smorgasbord Blog Magazine, True Ghost Story | 14 Comments

Five Years And Another Fab Bloggers Bash 2019

Posted on June 18, 2019

London called and I heeded. Why else but for the Annual (and fifth!) Bloggers Bash? Hubby and I travelled by train the day before on Friday, making a short getaway of it. As an aside, it never fails to amaze … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers Bash | Tagged #BloggersBash, Annual Bloggers Bash & Awards 2019, Annual Bloggers Bash 2019, Awards, Blogging, Blogging Friends, California, Flat Lay, Friendship, Loco Mexicano, London, Online Friendship | 58 Comments

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Guest Writer Sherri Matthews -#Memoir – My Dad, The Great Train Robbery and A Game of Cricket

Posted on June 13, 2019

Posted in Guest Blogs | Tagged Alcoholism, Cricket, crime, Family Life, Father's Day, Fathers & Daughters, Guest Post, Memoir, prison, Sally Cronin Author, Smorgasborg Blog Magazine, The Great Train Robbery | 6 Comments

Three Little Words: I Did It

Posted on June 7, 2019

Dear friends, don’t worry, this isn’t a confession. Net yet… What I did (this week) is finish those edits. My memoir manuscript (just about there, I hope…) is off for a final read through with a massive ‘Thank You’ to … Continue reading →