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Just like Krispy Kreme!
You know how when the Krispy Kreme “Hot Light” was on, it was a signal that something sweet and wonderful was happening inside, and that a real treat was coming? Well, the same thing happens at the 11 th Street Records/National Southwestern Recording studio. If you are enjoying the arts district and you see that light glowing red, it means that someone - maybe the great Nate Tannenbaum, Eric Duran-Valle, and myself - are making art inside. On the right day, it may mean tha
Matthew Minson
5 days ago1 min read


The Band’s Back Together
They say you never appreciate a good thing until it is gone. That may be true, because I really missed the pleasure of working with Nathan Tannenbaum and Eric Duran-Valle at 11 th Street Records studio. I just didn’t realize how much until we all got back together on the new project. Getting back into that mode, hearing Nate capture and create the characters of the upcoming humorous book Stuck in Stowe is an incredible experience. Nathan Tannenbaum performing ... or maybe s
Matthew Minson
Nov 182 min read


Talking About Writing!
I'm really delighted and looking forward to talking about the similarities of writing Horror and Comedy at Gold Country Writers January 21, 2025. I have such great respect for what Margie Yee Webb has accomplished with fostering bibliophilia and the cultivation of story. I am really honored to be invited. So, join Thalia, the Muse of comedy, Melpomene, the Muse of tragedy, and me for what promises to be a lively discussion. Oh, and in case you didn't know, those are the often
Matthew Minson
Oct 301 min read


For Your Listening Pleasure
I received a notification from our platform partners providing the audiobook for Sun City, A Hilariously Addictive Story of Rebellion and on some of the sites such as Audible, Apple and Googleplay, there was a glitch affecting a file section. It was on the platform end, and they were good enough to notify me that their issue was fixed. I wanted to share that if you downloaded the book, all you need to do is just refresh your download from those platforms your audiobook should
Matthew Minson
Oct 161 min read


On Audible ... Last but not least!
The audiobook version of Sun City, A Hilariously Addictive Story of Rebellion is now available on ALL streaming platforms, including...
Matthew Minson
Oct 81 min read


For All You Google People Out There
Sun City is now available on your streaming and downloadable platform. For all you Audible – O – philes it’ll be available very soon. In...
Matthew Minson
Oct 11 min read


A FREE Sample of Sun!
As they were the first to go live, I am happy to share the link below where you can enjoy a sample of the audio version of the...
Matthew Minson
Sep 281 min read


COUNTING DOWN!
In just a few days the audiobook for Sun City, A Hilariously Addictive Story of Rebellion will be live on Audible, Apple, and Amazon,...
Matthew Minson
Sep 191 min read


Another Oyster Update
I recently wrote about artists and their art being as distinct as an oyster and its pearl. A lot of you wrote back, and said it makes...
Matthew Minson
Sep 182 min read


One Oyster's Perspective
You know, it is easy to get selfish. It is especially easy when you consider the “me me me” nature of self-promotion that seems to...
Matthew Minson
Sep 132 min read


Thank you, William Faulkner-William Wisdom Competition!
Just learned that my new book Stuck in Stowe was selected as a finalist. A conflicted contract killer infiltrates a Vermont...
Matthew Minson
Sep 31 min read


The LUPIN Gene has been shortlisted!
Which sounds kind of anatomical but it's not. It's a good thing! Just got word that The LUPIN Gene made the cut for the Shelley Award...
Matthew Minson
Sep 11 min read


Sun's Almost Up!
Just wrapped principal recording sessions this week for the AUDIOBOOK version of the award-winning Sun City Sun City: A Hilariously...
Matthew Minson
Aug 271 min read


I’ve signed with the Wordlink Agency
About Us — WordLink, Inc. I am delighted and excited to have Dean Krystek of the Wordlink agency representing The LUPIN Gene. I owe a...
Matthew Minson
Aug 212 min read


24 hours to KillerNashville
The #1 Voted Writers’ Conference in the U.S. ( The Writer Magazine ) 157 Author Panelists 171 Presentations & Events 480 Attending...
Matthew Minson
Aug 201 min read


Tongue twister of the day, Long Live Long-Listed LUPIN!
I just learned that The LUPIN Gene is on the long list for the Shelley paranormal thriller award. Named for Mary Shelley, it seemed a...
Matthew Minson
Aug 141 min read


Coming Soon! Sun City is about to be On the Air!
2022 Best Indie Book Award Winner for Humor They say good things take time, and that all good things come to those who wait. The latter...
Matthew Minson
Aug 132 min read


The Lupin Gene is a Finalist for The Claymore Award
The Claymore Just received word. Truly honored by the reviewers. This darkly suspenseful thriller also addresses a greater theme. I can't...
Matthew Minson
Jul 122 min read


Get this book!
Had a great time at the book launch for James L'Etoile's River of Lies. Not only are his books a great read but the theme of homelessness...
Matthew Minson
Jan 131 min read


PublishersWeekly Review: Crockettville
Crockettville Crockettville: Minson, Matthew: 9798985471762: Amazon.com : Books I was shocked, delighted, and tremendously honored to...
Matthew Minson
Dec 7, 20242 min read
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