Matt Leyshon - Author

There is nothing more soul-crushing than being a writer on submission, as well as unemployed and seeking a job. I don't recommend it.

Well.....half of that was fixed today. I landed a great job. I know in this current market, I am very fortunate.

When asked what my favorite words in literature are, they are his.

"and the self-condemned live longer nights for good reason" (Havana Bay)." The first chapter of Polar Star is still the greatest first chapter ever written. Such beauty in brutality, & Martin was the master.

Thoughts are with you🫶

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My deepest sympathies for your loss. When I lost my dad, what brought me solace was knowing what a great man he was, & how much he was loved.

Your husband was such a gift. His words, his stories, especially the Renkos, are so impactful & influential on people like me.

MARTIN CRUZ SMITH: R.I.P. Sad news. Award winning mystery author Martin Cruz Smith passed away yesterday. I was privileged to meet him on several occasions. He was a...

R.I.P Martin Cruz Smith and thank you for your stories. Gorky Park launched my love for thrillers, and the release of a new Arkady Renko novel was my Harry Potter.

The G.O.A.T
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A great writing talent, receiving this terrific honor, while still trying to conquer the submission beast.

Kirk is too good a writer to not have been picked up yet. It's only a matter of time.

Congratulations man. I still owe you a chat BTW

Live and Uncut made the shortlist for the Ripperology Book of the Decade. It’s the only fiction book to make the list. A huge honor.

What really bothers me is how this story can be so well received by readers, yet rejected by editors on the traditional route.

Makes it make sense 😞

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Dialog is a huge part of storytelling, but sometimes, you can create storytelling perfection without a spoken word.

Example. What I think is one of, if not the greatest non-dialog scene in history.
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Reece's Magic Welcome to my Magic Channel!! Here, I will share my passion for magic, and will perform tricks with friends and guests. My aim is to share the joy that magic brings me, with all of you. If you'd lik...

Reece launched a YouTube Channel today, and I'm so proud of him.

As a child with #autism this is a great outlet for him to make new friends and share magic tricks with so many people.

Please check it out, and support him. Subscribing costs nothing :) #magic
www.youtube.com/@ReecesMagic

I receive a "Code is not valid" message when I try to use it.

Nah I found it somewhere else. Had to share it though.

When artistic mashup realizes its full potential

The only thing more epic than seeing a backflip at Monster Jam this close, is to see it in slomo

Lost a good friend from my writing community today. Sucks man.....just sucks...way too soon.

R.I.P. my beautifully flawed friend.

Celebrating 🇦🇺 Day the best way I know how. With a Lamb Roast.

Happy Australia Day fellow Aussies and Expats. 🫶🇦🇺

Sporting a new license place frame. I dig it.

I feel ya, dear beta-reader, I feel ya 🤷‍♂️

And that's a wrap 🎭

Charlotte's school's performance ended today, & my little girl CRUSHED IT in the role of Lafou!!!

She received rave reviews & so much praise from people who attended. So proud of my little one, (Thespian 2). She has a great future in stage ahead of her. ❤️

This trailer looks awesome. While the trailer has some jump scares, I love the creepy tone throughout. Reminded me of the vibes Se7en had.

Good luck with the movie Marc. We should support projects like this, either back them or spreading the news.

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When you receive a Friend Request from somebody who is on the Ripperology Mount Rushmore, and you're kinda star struck.

Do you have a word count? Editing services estimates are usually based on amount of words.

Thank you fellow awesome Sir

Thank you 🫶

I can’t say I’m this person, all the time. But each day I try to be as close to this as possible. #goals

Jack is more likely to have a Molotov Cocktail

Trouble would still find him.

Jack Bauer is returning to television.....and I couldn't be happier. #24

Yeah, I really like it here. It's like a #WritingCommunity reset.

ME: "Wow, it's been a really rough month. I don't think things could get worse."

MY CAR: "Hold my beer...."

Why is it that editorial rejections always have to be so damn nice?!

It’s the hope that kills ya.

It's been nearly 2 years since this aired live, but I still receive feedback like this via my website:

"I just watched a repeat of History's Greatest Mysteries about Jack the Ripper, and loved your prominent appearance on it. I hope to get my hands on a copy of your book one day."