Books are written to be devoured, at least that's how I feel, and never more so than since I've written my own! I wouldn't want to be caught dead in the movie theater with my teenager at a premier of one of these cool stories without having read it. ... read more

I was on my way to visit my parents & sister, in sunny Las Vegas, Saturday but I needed a fun read to get me there. Hey, it's a long flight! So I asked my teenage daughter, have you got anything good for me? She promptly pulled out "City of... read more

Once again we've reached what for many of us may seem like a foreign land. Yes, I'm speaking about another new year! It holds the promise of a fresh start, also a way to perhaps escape the not-so-nice moments of 2012. Either way we all have an... read more

So you are rushing around trying to pick up some last minute gifts ...I get it,me too!!! Somehow the general craziness of everyday life combined with the aftermath of Sandy & jolly Holiday shopping don't seem to mix. But, do not fear, instead... read more

No matter where you go in life, you will only take away that which you are open to receiving! At the 2012 Long Island Litererary Expo at StonyBrook University December 15th, I arrived with a minivan full of books. What I left with was a truckload of ... read more

Hi everyone, I do hope your Holiday Season is filled with much jubilation and moving along smoothly! Mine so far has been both exciting and hectic. With two Book Signings down and a bit of money raised for my favorite kids organization (HHH... read more

Well, this is a whole new world, if you asked me six months ago I would have questioned if app and blog were real words! I still look words up in a Dictionary ...OMG you say? Where have I been living, under a rock? Well, someone has to bear the... read more

I am very happy to announce that I will be doing a Booksigning at the Holiday Expo sponsored be Nassau Networking Moms. The event will be held on Thursday December 6, 2012 from 6-10p.m. at: Stuart Thomas Manor ,2143 Boundary Avenue Farmingdale, NY... read more

After a pretty trying couple of weeks between Hurricane Sandy and an impromptu blizzard following I'm very excited to share my Press Release with you! http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/11/prweb10077294.htm  Sometimes it feels like I'm moving in... read more

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, quite possibly the worst natural disaster Northeast America has seen in my lifetime, I'd like to convey my heartfelt prayers to all those in crisis. While my family and I still do not have heat or power, we realize... read more

Hi everyone, I've decided that my first Book Signing will be a fundraising event! To be held at 431 Brook Ave. Deer Park NY 11729, the new home of Half Hollow Hills Gymnastics. This wonderful not-for-profit organization is very near and dear to my... read more

I guess I knew this day would come (...hoped is a better word), but what a tremendous feeling!!! I am so honored that you would want me to sign my book. I was so nervous with that first one that it took me nearly a half hour to devise exactly how it ... read more

This has got to be the coolest thing I've ever had happen to me! "Surviving Curtis Hall" has gone live and now I actually have a Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/LA-Matthies/270154826438188?fref=ts ...OMG!!!! Yes, I said that, this ... read more

I am absolutely ecstatic that my creation has taken on a life of it's own! This has been the longest six months of my life, but well worth the agonizing wait. YEEESSSSSS! Surviving Curtis Hall:The Lure of Blood is now available at the... read more

Last night while I was battling insomnia I decided to flip through the channels and caught one of my favorite classic epic movies. With tears streaming down my cheeks as I watched for the gazillionth time, this amazing quote rang in my ears- "My... read more

What an exciting time of the year this is! The kids are happily back at school, the mom's are breathing a sigh of relief and I am looking forward to a release date for the book. Yes, it feels like it's been forever, but good things come to those who ... read more

This is a very intriguing concept. Actually, I detest being the center of attention. So why write a book and go through all the effort to get it published? Why make friends with my moody computer while doing rewrites and making files to send? Why... read more

Based on your requests I have added a sneak peek to the website. Since you are my priority, being the target audience, I am always interested in your feedback. That being said, I will periodically throw a question or two out there for you to mull... read more

OK I will admit it's a stretch, but I am finding time that I never knew existed in my day. At first I, selfishly, just wanted a little bit of time to myself to read a good book, which I usually did between the hours of 10pm and 1am. By the way, I... read more

I must confess that I do admire the teens of today, for so many reasons. I can certainly attest to the fact that everyone's schedules are busier than ever and our teens are no exception. Of course school work is demanding, but if you really take a... read more

Well, this has been interesting. In the course of a year I have gone from barely being able to answer an email, to learning how to get my handwritten book onto a computer, to interacting with my very own web page...I feel like I've just given birth, ... read more