Tag Archives: Memoir

Bite Size Memoir Number 3: Magic and Fairy Tales

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

I came across Lisa’s site, Lisa Reiter – Sharing the Story while reading Irene’s recent ‘Bite Size Memoir‘ posts. I intended to ‘join in’ at the beginning but here we are, week three, although just making it before the deadline … Continue reading →

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 →

Posted in Blog Hops, Blogging, Memoir, Writing | Tagged Blogging, Memoir, Memoir Writing, writing, Writing Process, Writing Process Blog Hop | 71 Comments

The Best Conversations Are In Cars

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Since sharing in my last post about all the different writing voices screaming in my head, I’ve managed to quieten down a few of them, although not enough to feel too smug. Not smug at all in fact. Still, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life, Memoir, My California | Tagged California, Cars, Childhood memories, Family Life, Memoir, School, School Children, writing | 101 Comments

Christmas In All Its Glory

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

It’s Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! The time of year when we think of family, hearth and home, the season of peace and goodwill, glad tidings to all men. Like so many of you, I could write … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcoholism, CATalogue, Childhood Memories, Christmas, Current Affairs, Family Life, Family Traditions, Memoir, My California, My Dad's Alcoholic Prison | Tagged Alcoholism, Angel, Ants, Blessings, Boxing Day, CATalogue, cats, Childhood memories, Christmas, Christmas Cake, Christmas tree, Family Traditions, God, hope, Jesus, joy, love, Memoir, My California, My Dad's Alcoholic Prison, Nativity, Norman Rockwell, Peace | 75 Comments

Write Your Dream but Don’t Kill the Creativity

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Do you have a dream? Has your dream been with you for just a little while or, as in my case, most of your life? Does this dream consume you, or is it something you pick up once in a … Continue reading →