Susan D. Matley, Writer
Susan D. Matley writes contemporary fantasy/mythology. Beyond Big-G City (by S. D. Matley), the third book in her series featuring the Greek Pantheon, is coming soon from WolfSinger Publications. Susan’s short stories have appeared in THEMA Literary Journal, GlassFire Magazine, Dark Pages (Blade Red Press) and many other print and online anthologies. She lives in southeastern Washington State- -the land of wheat, wine and windmills- -with her 4-legged kids.
Road Trip with the People Inside
Summer is here, and with summer comes the call to travel. Today, Lily, 9 and I embark on a road trip, 400 miles and 8 hours’ worth of driving one way, from Walla Walla to Port Townsend. It’s not quite traversing the distance between the two most distant parts...
Survivors and the People Inside
New week, new circumstances. Hoosegow and I are survivors. The past three and a half years have, in some ways, been our own private reality TV show. When we moved to Walla Walla there were 7 in our household. Now our herd has been winnowed to two.Two humans,...
Remembering Friday with the People Inside
I am sad to report that my friend and housemate of 14 years, Friday June the Sixth, has died. I’m sad, too. Ditto. He was the world’s sweetest cat. And the world’s best snuggler. 100% true, Lily and 9, and I’m sure anyone who met him would agree. But his life...
Performance Report with the People Inside
It’s been pretty crazy around here, me bouncing like a pinball between performance obligations and overseeing Friday’s end of life experience. Perhaps a performance report is in order? Oh good, a theatre review! Can I write that part? Please, Lily. This...