Curtiss Ann Matlock

~ bestselling author of the Valentine Series

Selected Works

Little Town, Great Big Life
This small town holds secrets and mysteries, and takes care of its own.

"Readers should hold on to their hearts; losing them to these unforgettable characters is a real possibility."
-Publisher's Weekly
Chin Up, Honey
“Life isn’t easy—but it’s always better with laughter, love, and good friends.”
Sweet Dreams At The Goodnight Motel
“A wonderful cast and a perfect setting.”
–Booklist
Cold Tea on a Hot Day
The sweetest gifts are often the most unexpected…

“A delicious read for a lazy summer day.”
–Publisher’s Weekly

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Welcome!


It is most likely that you have already read one of my books and want to know more about me and what I've written. You may have seen my books, or had them recommended. In any event, I can be fairly certain that you are a reader, as I am. Can there be anything more precious, more fascinating than books? Yes, we are changing to electronic readers, but I have to say with the venerable Truman Capote: "To me, the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it's about, but the inner music the words make."

I invite you to take a look around my world. You can find out more about me and sample my writing at my blog--Pressing On--where I hang out and write about the writing life, my love of gardening, tea, and various ponderings on everyday life.

Here or at my blog, I look forward to hearing from you.

~CurtissAnn


Little Town, Great Big Life

"In the latest entry in Matlock's bighearted Valentine series (Chin Up, Honey), births, deaths, and the town's centennial celebration form the framework for insightful humor and a sense of close-knit community...Readers should hold on to their hearts; losing them to these unforgettable characters is a real possibility."
   ~Publisher's Weekly


     Chin Up, Honey
"...a Bradburyesque vision with drugstore soda fountains, old-timey radio shows filling the airwaves and a cast of characters who wouldn't be out of place in Lake Wobegon. Matlock conjures a sweet spell accented by tart drama, as refreshing and delightful as a lemony sweet tea."
~Publishers Weekly


     "Longtime readers will enjoy revisiting Valentine and its many colorful characters, even as this novel stands on its own merits and thus can serve as an excellent introduction to Matlock’s work."
~Booklist