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Matt Falcon

@mattfalcon.bsky.social

Dutch fantasy writer, writing in English. Debut novel releases December 1st! Presale is live now! Pre-order Tethered to Darkness: https://mattfalcon.com/books/

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I never thought I’d be this close to getting within top 1000, let alone _before_ it’s actually out there!

But now it’s so close I can almost taste it!

Who will help me get there?

16.10.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An epic fantasy set in a world on the brink of death. Dragons, magic (including magic drugs!), cool creatures, fighting, emotions and actual character growth.

Darkness is here.

Be the first to read it on December 1.
πŸ”— in bye oh!

14.10.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is all from that place named after a South American river, because everything else gives me _no data at all_ on preorders 🀣

But… I expected it to be much more US than it is?? Is the US slacking?

14.10.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t you just hate it when you buy a hard copy because you LOVE to have books and the cover and book are awesome, but then…

The ebook isn’t included?? You have to pay another X dollars/euros to get the ebook, which you NEED for in the bathtub?

Me too. I won’t do that to you.

13.10.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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People who’ve already read my book have nice things to say about it!

And this isn’t even all!

You want to see more right?

πŸ”— in bi-yo!

13.10.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Again, this is not a dig at anyone who chooses any of the avenues I avoid. I completely understand why people choose them. They are just not for me.

Oh and since Tethered to Darkness is available, I have to say this: πŸ”— in bi-yo!

13.10.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I want control of this stuff. Control of the quality of the products I sell people.

I’ve done that for my book by hiring experts (illustrators and editors), so I’m not about to let it be ruined by (the chance of) subpar or mediocre quality.

13.10.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Mind you, I get why people do it. I might even change my mind. But for now? It’s available all the places.

That is also the reason I’m not printing my hard copies through Zon. Well that, and I have heard less than positive sounds about their printing and shipping.

13.10.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve chosen to make my book available anywhere that sells ebooks.

I’ve done that because I’m Dutch and most of my family and friends do not own a Kindle.

I’ve also done it because I think giving exclusivity to anyone on _my_ work feels wrong to me.

13.10.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Amazon.com: Tethered to Darkness (The Veil of Sands Book 1) eBook : Falcon, Matt: Kindle Store Amazon.com: Tethered to Darkness (The Veil of Sands Book 1) eBook : Falcon, Matt: Kindle Store

Amazon geo targeted: mybook.to/IRrC1
Amazon US: amzn.com/d/B0FP5CYNKD

11.10.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is an epic fantasy with magic, magic drugs (yes, really), dragons and other creatures. And it also has feelings. Those are important. Truly.

Want to know more?

Just click on my face and click on my url for more info and a delivery of Tethered to Darkness on December 1. Or you know πŸ”—πŸ‘‡οΏΌ

11.10.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Today is exactly a dog’s year until the release of my debut fantasy novel!

If not for you, maybe it’s something to chew on for your canine friend?

You know where to look by now right??

10.10.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve added a preview of my book on my website, since not all shops show one!

04.10.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah Joe is truly an artist. So happy with this!

10.09.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’πŸš¨COVER REVEAL!πŸ”₯βš”οΈ

On behalf of the @sffinsiders.com, super stoked to present the cover for TETHERED TO DARKNESS (The Veil of Sands Book 1) by @mattfalcon.bsky.social!
WHAT A STUNNING COVER! I love me a desert setting, and this looks insane. WOW.
All info + details on the SFFI blog πŸ”— πŸ‘‡

10.09.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic with orange text top and bottom: cover reveal. Book in middle of graphic is titled Tethered to Darkness by Matt Falcon. The cover features a man holding a blue glowing sword standing in front of a desert city. The graphic background features a dragon flying away from the city.

Graphic with orange text top and bottom: cover reveal. Book in middle of graphic is titled Tethered to Darkness by Matt Falcon. The cover features a man holding a blue glowing sword standing in front of a desert city. The graphic background features a dragon flying away from the city.

I have the honour of sharing the incredible cover for @mattfalcon.bsky.social epic fantasy debut!

Tethered to Darkness is the first book in the Veil of Sands series and is a story about betrayals and the fight for the truth in a land where even hope casts a shadow.

Out December 1st!

10.09.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Books - Matt Falcon Explore Matt Falcon’s books Tethered to Darkness Book 1 of The Veil of Sands In Eoden City, where relentless sands […]

Pre-order anywhere: mattfalcon.com/books/

If you buy the ebook now, you will get its price as a discount on your physical copies once I've launched those!

10.09.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It is time!

Finally I can show you all my cover and title for the debut novel I've been working on for almost 2 years now!

It's been a long road with a lot of learnings, but I am incredibly proud of what I've created. Coming December 1st!

Want it? Get it now! πŸ”—πŸ‘‡

10.09.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m releasing my debut fantasy novel this year. I’m proof it can be done.

No coffee.
No cats.

Just sheer willpower and determination.

19.08.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œWhy is that part of the painting covered?”

β€œI never look at that part of a painting!”

This is you, skipping prologues. You’re free to do it. You just also look like a fool.

03.08.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t have a vinyl. Was at the office in a city 🀣

16.04.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh good shout! Will try! 🀣

16.04.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Noooo! I just want spotify to work 🀣

16.04.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No 🀣

16.04.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Spotify is down. And I'm writing. Great...

What do I do now? Vocalise celestial sounds? Hum?

16.04.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's the best book price? - Matt Falcon One of the more important ways of getting your book sold is the price. How do you decide what the price of your book is?

mattfalcon.com/whats-the-be...

10.04.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What’s the best price for your book?

10.04.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely, integrated into my eyes even 🀣

31.03.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A group of pandas are called _what_??

🀣🀣🀣

30.03.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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