Walk With Me
or bike or horse ride – with me along this delightful island of Jersey(c) Sherri Matthews 2015
This Is Lockdown
The Congress of Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology Vol I
Congress of Rough Writers Awards
Lady By The River: Stories of Perseverance
Heart Whispers: A Poetry Anthology
Slices of Life: An Anthology of True Stories
The Lighthouse Award
Wonderful You!
Category Archives: Blogging
All Change At The Summerhouse
Hello dear friends, how I miss you. My absence breeds a growing sense of isolation from my blogging community, the Summerhouse needs the laughter of friends. I wonder what you are up to, how things are going, what’s your latest … Continue reading
Of Blogging Blues And Otters
Today, the view from the Summerhouse is grey and wet. Yet I am heartened at signs of spring bulbs rising from winter’s slumber with fresh, green shoots. Soon, the view will be awash with colour. As I work on the … Continue reading
In The Raw
As the sun slowly set on 2016, I watched from a beach on the Dorset coastline, and I thought of my dad. Today, writing my first post of a new year, I think of all that’s happened since I wrote … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Family Memoirs, Guest Blogs, Writing
Tagged Blogging, Champagne, Dad, Family Memoirs, Fourth Blogging Anniversary, Guest Posts, Memoir Writing, New Year, Raw Literature, thank you, writing
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London Calling
What is it with London this year? It beckons for several reasons, a memoir workshop being one. I promised an update on the course, but first I would like to thank so much those who have continued to ‘stick’ with … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Memoir
Tagged London, Memoir, Memoir Workshop, thank you, The Annual Blogger's Bash 2016 & ABBA Awards, Windows 10, writing
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Missing Blogging
Dear friends, Eight days ago, my dear Mum suffered a stroke, an awful shock. My boys (and Eldest Son’s Lovely Girlfriend) were home with us for the weekend to celebrate a belated Mother’s Day, hubby’s birthday and our tenth wedding … Continue reading
Blogging And The Three Year Rule
Dear Blogger, How are you? It’s been a while since you and I had a proper talk, and this seems like the perfect time. I saw you walk around the park a few times last week; that’s good news, you … Continue reading
First Draft Fever: Of Memoir And A Supermoon
Two of my favourite songs growing up were ‘Jackson‘ and ‘These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ ‘. As a child, I didn’t understand why anyone would want to get married in a fever (why would you want to get married … Continue reading
Chasing The Finish Line
Those of you who read my blog regularly know that my laptop – sent off for repair – ended up missing somewhere in the Czech Republic. Well, I never did get it back. I eventually heard from the computer shop … Continue reading
Bring It On! The Annual Bloggers Bash 2015
Well, I did it! I made the Annual Bloggers Bash 2015 in London by the skin of my teeth. Hubby and I caught the train to Waterloo Station on Saturday morning, then the Underground to Euston Station; a short walk … Continue reading
VOTING NOW OPEN – Annual Bloggers Bash Awards
Originally posted on Sacha Black:
You nominated in your hundreds – literally! I had to enlist a committee of fabulous bloggers (Ali, Geoff and Hugh) to help organise all the nominations and sort them into this, the official voting post. To…
Posted in Awards, Blogging, Reblogs
Tagged Annual Bloggers Bash, Annual Bloggers Bash Awards
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A View From My Summerhouse 