MATT'S OCCASIONAL WRITING BLOG
The Next Yonder & Far Adventure!
October 14, 2022
I'm pleased and thrilled to announce that John Yonder and Captain Far's next adventure will be published by the good folks at Ellysian Press. Book 2 of the Yonder & Far series, tentatively titled The Tarot Tale, has been accepted by my publisher. More strange fae, more deadly battles, more Custom, and the 1800 presidential election set the stage for Yonder, Far, and Mary Faulkner's next exciting tale.
The Mountain on Sale
October 11, 2022
So apparently Amazon has put my epic fantasy novel, The Mountain, on sale. Not something my publisher (or I) had planned, but it's appreciated nonetheless. I don't know how long it will last, but you can get a physical copy of The Mountain for $10.08--more than half off the initial list price of this 700+ page book. Click the book cover image for a link to the Amazon page.
- Matt
My “Best of” List on Shepherd.com
August 29, 2022
There's a new website that curates "best of" lists for novels called Shepherd.com. Basically, authors create a top-5 list of books (best summer reads set in Iceland, best gothic mysteries with an animal sidekick, that kind of thing). My own contribution--best historical fantasy with a twist of myth and magic--is up now. The link is here.
Matt's List of Best Historical Fantasy with a Twist of Myth and Magic
YONDER & FAR: THE LOST LOCK
August 9, 2022
Boston 1798. Two fae gentlemen team up with a fortune-teller to catch a man who has stolen a magical lock of hair.
"Highly recommended." -- The Historical Fiction Company (5/5 stars)
Mythbehaving Podcast
June 1, 2022
Check out the latest episode of the Mythbehaving Podcast with yours truly on the hot seat.
The Mountain is a Fantasy Finalist
May 29, 2022
I'm pleased to announce that The Mountain was named as one of six finalists for the fantasy category in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.
YONDER & FAR: THE LOST LOCK IS NOW AVAILABLE
May 17, 2022
It's Book Release Day!
I'm thrilled, pleased, and delighted to announce that Yonder & Far: The Lost Lock is now available in print and e-reader. It's my first book with Ellysian Press, and it came out great!
Here's the link: Yonder & Far
Thanks so much for giving it a read, and if you like it, please leave a review wherever you can. Enjoy!
- Matt
A Lil’ Lotl
May 10, 2022
"I can see into your soul."
A few weeks ago, I was blissfully unaware of what an axolotl was. But thanks to a naturally curious and highly enterprising 10-year-old son, we're now the proud owners of one. Meet Mango. He(?) is the newest addition to the Lucas family, and what a unique pleasure it is to have him.
For those who may be unfamiliar with these critters, Wikipedia defines the axolotl as "a paedomorphic salamander related to the tiger salamander ... unusual among amphibians in that they reach adulthood without undergoing metamorphosis." Mango enjoys cold water (you have to keep the tank under 70 degrees), moonwalking on the slick floor (you can't have gravel in the tank; apparently their little feet are delicate), and staring with his little, unblinking black eyes straight into your soul.
The Lost Lock Now Available for Pre-Order!
April 14, 2022
Now Available for the Pre-Order Price of $3.99 (until May 17)
I'm very pleased to announce that The Lost Lock (Book 1 of Yonder & Far) is now available for pre-order on your Kindle reader! The special pre-order price of $3.99 will be good until the book releases on May 17. Get your copy now at the link below...