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Patrick Matthews

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Multiple award-winning author and game designer, Patrick Matthews creates exciting stories about worlds both futuristic and fantastic.

Some are filled with dragons and magic. Others dive into dystopian projections of humanity's path ahead.

He believes the best story is one that's fast and fun. It takes us to faraway places, but stays with us long after we're done reading. It leaves us asking questions and looking at our own world with new eyes.
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Patrick Matthews Hey Samantha, sorry it took me so long to answer. I've been off Goodreads for a while... the answer is yes, there is a sequel. It just came out, and i…moreHey Samantha, sorry it took me so long to answer. I've been off Goodreads for a while... the answer is yes, there is a sequel. It just came out, and it's called The Boy With The Sword. I hope you enjoy it!(less)
Patrick Matthews My stories start with at least three ideas. Once I'm ready, I write what I call "The First Fifty." and go from there. I have a more complete answer at…moreMy stories start with at least three ideas. Once I'm ready, I write what I call "The First Fifty." and go from there. I have a more complete answer at https://www.pat-matthews.com/stories/.... As for knowing when it's done... that is a tough one. Unfortunately, I don't have a good answer. Sorry about that!(less)
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Defeating the monsters

When it comes to monsters, the most dangerous ones are the ones we don’t recognize.

“This sounds horrible.”
“I don’t know what I’m doing.”
“What’s the point? Nobody’s going to read it.”

Do any of those sound familiar? When I speak at schools, I call them the monsters. They’re the self-destructive thoughts that creep in when things are going badly. They’re believable and painful and almost impossi

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