Tag Archives: Memoir Writing

Window On A Train

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Sherri Matthews

I gaze through the train window looking for my fox, but so far, it is nowhere to be seen. I put down my book, wanting only to soak up the beauty of the English countryside as it zooms past my … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Memoirs, Nature & Wildlife | Tagged English Countryside, Escape, Fathers & Daughters, fear, Fox, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Nature & Wildlife, Rapeseed Fields, Red Fox, Train Journey, travel | 125 Comments

In Which The Story Changes

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

I found the words one day as I walked. These words: ‘Stranger In A White Dress.’ The title of my memoir. But as I climbed high above the sea, I found something more: I found strength. And I realised that … Continue reading →

Posted in My Dad's Alcoholic Prison, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Alcoholism, change, crime, England, Family Life, Father & Daughters, Memoir Writing, postaday, prison, story telling, travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | 90 Comments

Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge Day Three: School Symbol

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

When I left California in 2003, I couldn’t have known that it would be a decade before I would return. It was bittersweet to say the least, walking down memory lane two years ago with my dear friend, revisiting places … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Memoirs, My California, Photo/Story Challenges, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged California, Childhood memories, expat, Family Memoirs, Five Photo Five Stories Challenge, Memoir Writing, postaday, School, Symbol, Weekly Photo Challenge | 98 Comments

Writing Process Blog Meme

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Some weeks months years? time ago, Tess tagged me for a Writing Process Blog Meme. I was flattered and told her I was happy to take part, but it might take a while. No kidding. Thanks so much Tess, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Hops, Writing | Tagged Blog Hop, Blog Meme, Blogging, Memoir, Memoir Writing, writing, Writing Process, Writing Process Blog Meme | 45 Comments

Girl In A Pale Blue Dress

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Something extraordinary happened at the weekend: my uncle and auntie celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Fifty years of happy married life. I say extraordinary because I don’t know anyone else in my family who has achieved anything like this kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life, Flash Fiction | Tagged Bridesmaids, Childhood memories, Family Celebrations, Family Life, Flash fiction, Golden Wedding Anniversary, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Memories, Weddings, writing | 76 Comments

In The Fear Of Writing

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

My dream is slipping away from me. I thought I owned my dream, that I could do what it takes to fulfill my dream. But now it is fading away. Why? because I am full of fear. My fear has … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Writing | Tagged Creative writing, fear, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Photos of beach, Rejection, thank you, writing, Writing Angst, Writing fears | 145 Comments

Writing Process Blog Hop

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

What exactly is a Writing Process Blog Hop you may well ask? I’ve read about them on other blogs but assumed that since I’m not a published author it wouldn’t apply to me. This is exactly what went through my … Continue reading →