Writing can be a lonely occupation, a world of quiet, focused, solitary work. Long stretches can elapse without a tangible product to share. It's important for writers to celebrate the small victories, and so. . . Hooray, I've got something new in print! A few...

Thanks to Sara Dahmen for the opportunity to guest blog at the Women Writing the West website! If you want the inside scoop from my current adventure in Living History at the Fort Walla Walla Museum, this is it!...

This week the 24th annual conference of Women Writing the West unfolds at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla, WA! As part of this event, Book & Game of Walla Walla has graciously partnered with Women Writing the West to create the Conference Book Store! The...

I never thought I'd see this day. Here, right on the patio, beagle-dachshund mix Doc Holliday Matley made an upset determination in the "My Favorite Fraudster" drawing by sticking his considerable nose into what has previously been cat business. You heard it here...

Hey, there's a new contest, inspired by today's blog: https://www.susandmatley.com/official-blog/fascinating-fraud-and-a-contest/ Send me a message via Facebook or contact me through this website with the name of your favorite fraudster. “Favorite” does not...

I am thrilled and honored to announce that the first two books in my fantasy/mythology series have made the 2016 Top Seller list at WolfSinger Publications! You can see the rankings here: http://www.wolfsingerpubs.com/OurBooks.html For print books, Small-g City ranked...

For a brief tour of the inside of my writer’s mind, check this out!