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!

Note:
Curtiss Ann will be signing books at this year's Romance Writers of America Literacy Signing in Orlando, Florida, Wednesday, July 28, 5:30-7:30pm at the Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort. Hope to see you there!
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The reviews are now coming in for Little Town, Great Big Life, the next, and last, novel of the Valentine series. Let me say that one of these is from my mother, who pronounced the book: "The best and funniest yet. I laughed out loud at Belinda driving to the hospital."

If you have not yet read one of my books, you might enjoy sampling more of 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. Especially if you agree with my mother's review. She'll love it when I tell her she is right.

~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