Cheryl Matthynssens's Blog, page 11
January 27, 2016
Why Do You Write?
I was asked, why do you write? It was a question that absolutely perplexed me. I wanted to say that I have always written. However, that was not quite true. I went through a period of time when I refused to write. Oh I did some role playing games and some fictional play in forums, but I did not commit words to paper. I also read a lot.
My life went far wide of my original intent to be a published writer one day. I became a mother. I studied English later in life in college. I also took a minor...
My life went far wide of my original intent to be a published writer one day. I became a mother. I studied English later in life in college. I also took a minor...
January 12, 2016
Author Update - January 2016
I haven't written to you all recently so thought I would take a moment from frantic editing to do so. 2015 has been a very hard year. I had planned to have book 4 - Pseudo-Dragon - out by summer. My fight against cancer overrode that goal.
In the past year, I have finished first round of chemo, had a kidney removed and a full hysterectomy due to return of tumors. In the midst of surgeries survived a wildfire that took most of our property. (not the house) I h...
In the past year, I have finished first round of chemo, had a kidney removed and a full hysterectomy due to return of tumors. In the midst of surgeries survived a wildfire that took most of our property. (not the house) I h...
December 9, 2015
An Excerpt From the Soon to be Released Novel - Pseudo-Dragon
This is an excerpt from Pseudo-Dragon. The book is scheduled for release on February 1st. It is up for pre-sale now so that those who have read the first three books can have it first.
You can pre-purchase the soon to be released kindle version here:http://amzn.to/1QfFXcW
Cover Art by Heather Scoggins
Excerpt from Chapter 18
For his part, Alador had been surprised at the extent of power which he had felt at his command. It had felt like he had stood on the very shores of the ocean itself. In a le...
You can pre-purchase the soon to be released kindle version here:http://amzn.to/1QfFXcW
Cover Art by Heather ScogginsExcerpt from Chapter 18
For his part, Alador had been surprised at the extent of power which he had felt at his command. It had felt like he had stood on the very shores of the ocean itself. In a le...
December 2, 2015
The Perfect Wife!
The Perfect Wife!
submitted by Christopher Sauer
A troll with overly long fingers and toes
Enchanted crystal forest
Troll in love with a fairy princess
Cursed, mystical, glowing, purple crystal talisman
screen shot from World of Warcraft Game!
I saw the princess for the first time outside my woods. She was tall and round, unlike many that come through the swamps. Usually they are so skinny, they are not worth eating let alone marrying. No, this one was different. Her laughter was what drew me. She...
submitted by Christopher Sauer
A troll with overly long fingers and toes
Enchanted crystal forest
Troll in love with a fairy princess
Cursed, mystical, glowing, purple crystal talisman
screen shot from World of Warcraft Game!I saw the princess for the first time outside my woods. She was tall and round, unlike many that come through the swamps. Usually they are so skinny, they are not worth eating let alone marrying. No, this one was different. Her laughter was what drew me. She...
November 24, 2015
I have spaces open for life and/or writing coaching.
Hi All!
I have spaces open for life and/or writing coaching.
What are my qualifications?
* Degree in Teaching English and Psychology - Honor Roll
* Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional in Washington state from 2005 to 2015 - Not currently licensed because in Washington because here you have to have a parent agency. However, you can look my license up and see I have no filed complaints.
* Certified Moral Reconation Counselor which includes the ability to work with addictions, criminal thinking...
I have spaces open for life and/or writing coaching.
What are my qualifications?
* Degree in Teaching English and Psychology - Honor Roll
* Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional in Washington state from 2005 to 2015 - Not currently licensed because in Washington because here you have to have a parent agency. However, you can look my license up and see I have no filed complaints.
* Certified Moral Reconation Counselor which includes the ability to work with addictions, criminal thinking...
November 15, 2015
Latest Review for Bloodmines!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshingly Original
By Dale Rutherford
on November 15, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition
Thanks for this review Dale!
This is the third novel in the series and the story has not faltered in its originality and continuity. The character development is well mastered, bringing forth enough details to create a clear mental image without bogging down the storyline to the point of distraction... Bravo. I enjoyed reading this novel series immensely. Thanks Cher...
Refreshingly Original
By Dale Rutherford
on November 15, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition
Thanks for this review Dale!
This is the third novel in the series and the story has not faltered in its originality and continuity. The character development is well mastered, bringing forth enough details to create a clear mental image without bogging down the storyline to the point of distraction... Bravo. I enjoyed reading this novel series immensely. Thanks Cher...
November 12, 2015
Can you put my cover back together??
Can you put the cover back together??
The Wooden Door - A Live Write!
Live Write Challenge Given by Breana McKee
1) A bold merchant with a catty mouth.
2) The forgotten dungeon in a secret wall of a castle (or hidden in a forest!).
3) Representation of a mute, or the cause of turning someone mute (perhaps the removing of tongues)?
4) A golden eyed feline sculpture — "Said to send one into a spiral of deep depression if one stares into its eyes too long - You can either see your demise, or your soul. Either way it upsets them all.
Marden spotted the wanderer the...
1) A bold merchant with a catty mouth.
2) The forgotten dungeon in a secret wall of a castle (or hidden in a forest!).
3) Representation of a mute, or the cause of turning someone mute (perhaps the removing of tongues)?
4) A golden eyed feline sculpture — "Said to send one into a spiral of deep depression if one stares into its eyes too long - You can either see your demise, or your soul. Either way it upsets them all.
Marden spotted the wanderer the...
November 11, 2015
Opening An E-store
http://astore.amazon.com/draggeas-20This will be my unique store for my books and other fun dragon gifts and collectibles.
October 28, 2015
A Second Look
A Second Look
Reader's Challenge Live Write
Elements Submitted by Theresa Snyder:
A hunchbacked prince with a gift for gab,
the imaginary land of sand and stone,
a torturous climb,
a sentient mute snake
Submitted by Theresa Snyder
((I will admit, this has been one of the harder ones for me so far))
Jomas had gone for a long walk. He was the prince of a large country called Nestar. He had decided to take a break from the ball. It was his twentieth birthday celebration. He had hoped for any other ty...
Reader's Challenge Live Write
Elements Submitted by Theresa Snyder:
A hunchbacked prince with a gift for gab,
the imaginary land of sand and stone,
a torturous climb,
a sentient mute snake
Submitted by Theresa Snyder
((I will admit, this has been one of the harder ones for me so far))
Jomas had gone for a long walk. He was the prince of a large country called Nestar. He had decided to take a break from the ball. It was his twentieth birthday celebration. He had hoped for any other ty...
