Cheryl Matthynssens's Blog, page 23

Update - Surgery

Just wanted to update my loyal readers, I made it through surgery. Was a rough go of it for a couple days as there were complications but if all goes well, I get to go home today.  They still have me drugged enough that writing has been just out of reach. I am encouraged however, in that I am writing to you all right now.

My granddaughter, Breanna Skye, was born while I was here and so I got to hold her. I look more like I had her but it was a special moment given the uncertainty of my pr...

Delay for Book Three - Explanation

I am afraid there may be a bit of a delay for book three.  Yesterday, I received a diagnosis of cancer.  It is serious enough that I am having surgery on Tuesday and I have no idea how long it will take me to get back to writing after that.  I had promised book three out by the end of the year but I am not sure I will be able to deliver.  It is still my intent and my goal, but health may decide I have to slow it down a bit.  Then again, mandatory time off work, may ba...

A Brand New World for the Author!

I have not written here for a bit.  I have been inundated with things in my job, home life and publicity. Even as I write, our County is on fire.  There were some concerns yesterday it was going to move north and with that would come the possibility of evacuating our wild farm.  It really puts in perspective what is really important to you when you know you are going to have to put an entire life into one truck.  I discovered that really, my laptop for writing, my phone fo...

Dragons are Creatures Who Lead Enthralling Lives

“Everybody knows who dragons are. They are enourmous,fierce,bloodthirsty creatures appearing in fairytales and legends primarily as accessories, functioning mainly to set of the bravery of the knights challenging them. Dragons are obscure,mysterious characters described only in broad terms, little more than foils to enhance a hero's valor. Dragons though are much more than this. They are intelligent and educated creatures who lead entralling lives.” ― H.G. Ciruelo Cabral

Paul Woodson's Blog: Is is a weird conflict of interest to write a revi...

Paul Woodson's Blog: Is is a weird conflict of interest to write a revi...: Is is a weird conflict of interest to write a review of the Fantasy book series of which I'm narrating the audio versions? I'm goi...

Such an Exciting Week!

I am not sure where to even start.  I took my cover illustrator around the terrain that inspired the terrain in Outcast and The Blackguard.  We even managed to get some shots that were from "a dragon's view"






Heather and I have had a great time touring the area and showing her different vantages she can use for the cover of Bloodmines.  We covered most of the state in one capacity or another.  We even sat by a stream for awhile that shows up in The Bloodmines.


It meant I wasn...

An Imaginary Friend with a Twist!

A Wizard of Dreams by Robin Chambers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This tale is told with a perspective I would have never considered. At first I was a little surprised to find the tale told when Gordon was just a small baby, but as the time passed, an exquisite tale began to unfold that has the power to capture both the young and adult reader. Gordon's unique view of the world is one that many of us could learn from.

Who can not find a smile when a bully has his comeuppance? Who would not wish for a...

Readers Rejoice - One Day Fantasy Author Event 6/14/14

Readers rejoice! For one day only, Saturday, June 14th, you will be able to buy over a dozen great fantasy new adult and coming of age novels for just 99 cents each.

You can buy the books here: http://bryancohen.com/legends-lovers-and-lives/

While you're checking out the selection, the authors will be on Facebook throughout the event ready to answer questions, talk about your favorite genres or just to chat. Buy some awesome books and make lasting connections with a group of wonderful auth...

An Amazing Review for Outcast!

I received this amazing review for Outcast.  Robin Chambers is the author of A Wizard of Dreams .  After such an amazing review, I picked up his kindle version for only .99 cents.  I really encourage everyone to pick this tale up.  I will be posting a review as well when I am done but I am only in Chapter twelve and I am totally entranced.  It is a tale of growing up just a bit differently from the rest of us.  A magical journey from birth...

Robin's Review of Out...

Such an Honor - Reviewed by a Child!

I recently was sent a link to a review that started out to be about another book until the eyes of a child lit up.  I hope you will take the time to read it.   I was delighted to not only receive the title of Treasured Tome for How the Dragons Got Their Colors but more so by the tale of the mother and her child's reaction.  

I also liked the concept behind Rebecca Foster's blog: Undiscovered Tomes - Seeking out undiscovered tomes and sharing these overlooked gems from fantasy an...