Welcome, Asteria!
© Mimi Matthews
As most of you know, I recently lost my Andalusian gelding Centelleo to colic. Though he’d retired from his dressage career, and though my neck injury prevents me from riding like I used to, as long as he was alive, he served as a beacon of hopefulness for me. When he died, it was as though a light went out in my world and everything was suddenly in darkness. When I told my parents this, they very reasonably advised me to “light another light.” And so I have. Please welcome to the world my new Andalusian filly, Asteria (aka “Astra”).[…]Continue Reading
In Memoriam: Centelleo
July 2, 1999—February 15, 2021
© Mimi Matthews
As some of you know, my Andalusian gelding, Centelleo, recently passed away from complications due to colic. It’s been nearly a month now, and though the grief is still fresh, I thought I’d write a bit about our life together to honor his passing.[…]Continue Reading
Fair as a Star named a Library Journal Best Romance of 2020!!
I’m thrilled to announce that my Victorian romance novel Fair as a Star has been named a Library Journal Best Romance of 2020! […]Continue Reading
The Role of Injury and Illness in My Historical Romances
(Sheffield City Art Galleries)
In my historical romance novels, I often have characters who have experienced a catastrophic injury or illness. As many of you know, several years ago, I broke my neck, so the journey of coming to terms with a disability is a very personal subject to me, and one I suppose I’m constantly working out through my art.[…]Continue Reading
Some Wonderful Book News!
September is my birthday month, and this year I received a fantastic gift—a three-book deal with Berkley! Berkley is an imprint of Penguin Random House, and the home of some of my favorite authors, including superstars like Amanda Quick, Deanna Raybourn, and Mary Balogh. I’m so honored to join the Berkley family.[…]Continue Reading
