I never expected I would write a book about dying. I write romantic comedies for goodness sake! And I knew I couldn’t possibly write a book that didn’t have humour at the heart of it and where are the laughs in someone dying!!!? But then life happens. Shit happens in fact and I suddenly found … Continue reading
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When can you call yourself a writer??
I’ve often heard it said at writing conferences that if you write you are a writer. However I have never held with that view. I’ve always thought that I could only call myself a writer if I was being paid to do it. I mean I would love to call myself a model but no … Continue reading
What authors do to avoid writing…
So I’m at a really tricky bit in my latest novel. I’ve been here before and I know the only answer is to crack on and write through it. Don’t over think it just write and the answer will appear. Instead of following my own advice however I will typically find anything possible to avoid … Continue reading
Exciting New release: NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX IN THE SUBURBS
Hi Everyone – here’s some news on my new book which I thought I’d try to deliver to you in person…sort of. NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX IN THE SUBURBS is the sequel to NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX ON A TUESDAY but don’t worry if you haven’t read that one as no previous experience is necessary. … Continue reading
Matthew gets his LEGO-ver
This is the brand new trailer I’ve created for the paperback launch of NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX ON A TUESDAY. Me and Rich of Swainson Productions laughed until we cried whilst filming it. Hope you enjoy it too! Continue reading
HANDBAGS, GLADRAGS & FORWARD ROLLS
I’m overjoyed to share with you that this writing malarkey finally presented me with a serious retail challenge. My agent called to tell me that a publisher was interested in meeting me. And not just any old publisher at that, a biggie. See if you can guess which one from my cryptic clue. Antarctic bird … Continue reading
Cosmo Radio – The glamorous life of a writer continues…
I previously wrote about the glamorous stuff I did the day NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX ON A TUESDAY became a best seller on Amazon including an overly energetic carvery lunch and Froot Loops for breakfast. Well the rollercoaster has continued and recently peaked at being interviewed by Cosmopolitan Radio in America! Conveniently we happened to … Continue reading
