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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!
Tag Archives: Memoir Writing
Shut Away Breaking Free
Greeting, dear friends, and a long, dark stretch this has been. This interminable separation from my children. Where are our friends and visitors? Are we… okay? We are safe and well but loss takes many forms. Anxiety is real, sorrow … Continue reading
Fiction Memoir and Identity Guest Post with Author Anne Goodwin
Today, I am delighted to once again welcome author Anne Goodwin to the Summerhouse. Since her last visit, Anne has published two novels and a small story collection. Her background as a former professional psychologist brings a depth to her … Continue reading
In Which I Cross The Finish Line And Wish You Happy Christmas
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
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49 Days In 1988: Week 36 – Choices
Today I’m travelling with Hugh Roberts and Huey Lewis and the News back to the future. Since January, Hugh has invited a weekly guest to choose their favourite 80’s song and feature in his ’49 Days in 1988′ series. Hugh … Continue reading
Real Memoir Imaginary Flash And Not Your Typical Anthology
When I moved house last October, I said goodbye to my Summerhouse. That is, to the wood and nails of it. To the little wooden house painted blue , strung with pretty bunting and lights which no longer belongs to … Continue reading
Posted in Round The World Book Tour
Tagged 99 Word Flash Fiction, Blogging Community, Book Tour, Carrot Ranch, Congress of Rough Writers, Congress of Rough Writers: Flash Fiction Anthology Vol 1, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Reader's Favorite 5-Star Book Review, Round The World Book Tour, Summerhouse, thank you, writing
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Flash Fiction Rodeo Contest #7
Wouldn’t you know it. The same week I host Flash Fiction Rodeo Contest #7 over at Carrot Ranch, I move house. It was supposed to happen in July, but how else to keep up with my broken record/cliché fashion Summerhouse … Continue reading
Posted in Flash Fiction, Reblogs
Tagged Carrot Ranch, Flash Fiction Contest, Flash Fiction Rodeo, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Murderous Musings
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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
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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It Is What It Is: Goodbye Darling Dad
Hello dear friends, When I signed off here three months ago, I hoped to return in September with good news about my memoir writing progress, but in early July I got a call from my uncle telling me my dad … Continue reading
Posted in Family Memoirs, Nature & Wildlife
Tagged Alcholism, Cancer, Death, English Robin, Family Life, Family Memoirs, Father & Daughters, Grief, Healing, loss, Memoir Writing, Nature & Wildlife, prison
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A View From My Summerhouse 