The Six Spoons of Matthews' moods. Special Magical items found only in the horde of the Elves long past, in deepest recesses of the forests, in the ruins of the shining cities which one thronged with the life of those who sung in joy at the rising of each new sun.

What an amazing gig, seeing @shedsevenofficial.bsky.social in Brixton!! www.grmatthews.com/post/shed-se... #gig #music

What an amazing account of a Convention - BristolCon - by an amazing person too (no, not me). fantasy-hive.co.uk/2024/11/bris...

Plotting a book the A-Team way... writing advice from 2015 over on Fantasy-Faction. I think it stands up as one method to consider. I was reminded of this tonight as I talked to a friend. fantasy-faction.com/2015/plottin...

If anyone spots one of my posts without a typo or error; rejoice, savour it, they don't happen often!

Writing again and returning to a character I love so so much - Corin Hayes. Onto Book 5 which hit 5,500 words this evening and I have plan... always start Corin books with no plan and everything one falls into my lap by around 5 to 10k words. Apologies for Corin's language 😀 #amwriting #writing

Was just dozing off when the plot of Corin Hayes book 5 appeared in my head... just like that... and luckily, I keep a journal and a pen next to the bed. All scribbled down!! #writerslife

I'm experimenting with Facebook ads while trying to see how this new fangled TikTok works... never too old to learn new things (and be confused by them). 😀

I need to come up with interesting posts... Any ideas? 😀😀

Why did no one tell me that Dogs love Bluey...she is glued! #dogs

Been out for a run. Slow in the dark and cold, but a run nonetheless... Stubborn.

Yesterday's ParkRun in Greenwich. It was a good course... not calling it a Hill but instead a gentle rise followed by a lovely Downrise (can't call it hill) section... and a 5km time of 26.50 according to my watch. Also, the photographer managed to capture all my chins in the finish line photo.

I made and will try to keep this Starter Pack of SciFi and Fantasy Authors up to date ( keyword is "try" ) Feel free to include me in any starter packs. I'd love to connect with more authors, writers, and readers. go.bsky.app/BJfdoFc

The best hoodie message ever. Spotted at the English Teacher gig tonight.

Evening run through the village... up the hill and back again.

I'm seeing a list 🎵 I follow it twice 🎸 Working out the authors who are friendly and nice 🎶 Cos writer folks are coming to town 🎵🎶🎵🎶 It's a work in progress... (Interests are; Writer, Author, Gamer, Guitarist, Bad singer, Teacher, DnD)

Haven't seen anyone mention @kvjohansen.bsky.social, @tomlloydwrites.bsky.social, @jonathanlhoward.bsky.social or @fantasticphil.bsky.social, @robertjbennett.bsky.social or @slhuang.com, @angelaboord.bsky.social, @sennydreadful.bsky.social, @grmatthews.bsky.social or @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social

Decides to start up Return to Moria... and promptly got lost, made a pickaxe, killed a rat, cooked it and ate it. Very stereotypical, Rat on a Stick, and also the wrong franchise.

If you don't know already, use typos like other people use swear words... constantly and accidently. Hinest.

Can borrow covers tell us anything about the market? www.grmatthews.com/post/what-a-...

Wrote about the Writing for Life Panel at BristolCon www.grmatthews.com/post/life-fo...

It's great to see Corin Hayes getting a little love on Fantasy-Faction If you love scifi with sarcasm and an underwater setting then there's Kindle, Audiobook, and even paperbacks should you wish to support a poor starving author (teacher too -- if that sways you). mybook.to/HayesOmnibus

I love this 😄 Many authors say which of their characters they'd like to spend the season with...

Getting to the end of the book I'm writing. A chapter or two to go and I have to remind myself I've come a long way since I started. Published a book Have a supportive agent Have people who enjoy my books. And still think I'm no good at this sometimes -- BUT I've got this! I do!

I do love some good book art! The covers for my fantasy novels, The Traitor God and God of Broken Things were done by Jan Weßbecher.

Holiday reading www.grmatthews.com/post/portugal

BristolCon was brilliant this year and I got to be Guest of Honour as well. So, yes we sang - West Country Barbie Girl 🤣 www.grmatthews.com/post/bristol...

It's me... I'll be there!!! Come and talk to me!! @solarisbooks.bsky.social

Rishi: "If I could just finish telling my lies because they're really important lies that I want to tell."

In just a few weeks, I'll be Guest of Honour at BristolCon!! To help me through and make the most of the day it would be great if folks could buy the book, read it, leave some great reviews, and come prepped with loads of questions!!! I'm looking forward to seeing you all there!!!

Let's hope I remember how to play!

Amy Johnson. Herne Bay. Fieldtrip on a windy day.

Two weeks ago, my path to the next zone in the RL MMORPG was blocked... but now I've levelled up and defeated the evil necromancer I can pass through! Onwards!!!

Starfield... Fields of stars...

Starfield... Fields of stars...

And ahhhh! We've past the 50% funding point on the Claws & Contrivances Kickstarter, only 2-1/2 days after launching! So...drumroll...it's time to reveal the gorgeous audiobook cover, designed by @ravven.bsky.social . Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ste...

Dog walk on a summer's eve...

Me running... looking like I've just seen Velociraptor.

Dog walk done.

I think there were fewer hills. 😀

Been singing and playing guitar with the daughter... she can sing! V proud of her!

A peaceful walk in the woodland.