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Matt Tighe

@mktighewrites.bsky.social

Aurealis and Australian Shadows Awards Winner. Ditmar finalist. AHWA, SFWA. Tired, but trying to be kind. (he/him) https://matttighe.weebly.com/

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My debut collection includes stories that have garnered 13 awards and shortlistings as well as new stuff. @leemurraywriter.bsky.social said lovely things about it and it’s out now - order here!

books2read.com/drowninginth...

14.11.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was just thinking about doing this! Not great trends, sadly

11.11.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is going to be great! If you haven’t read the first two volumes they are amazing

11.11.2025 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice one!

28.10.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A great review of my debut collection from @runalongwomble.bsky.social

Available now at books2read.com/drowninginth...

15.10.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Large green missile in parade, but come on, it really looks like a train from Thomas.

Large green missile in parade, but come on, it really looks like a train from Thomas.

Which episode of Thomas the Tank Engine is this?

11.10.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Released today and all physical copies sold out at Conflux Canberra!
You can order here
books2read.com/drowninginth...
#Conflux #horror

06.10.2025 07:13 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You can’t handle the tooth

04.10.2025 06:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you went you could go at 2.32

22.09.2025 06:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

When I see stuff Marissa has done I get excited, and I’m not known for being excited. You should read this, whoever you are

18.09.2025 04:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Not for any reason but my favourite short story of the last several years has been 'The Difference between Love and Time' in the antho 'Someone in Time'. Masterpiece of heart and love. Thank you @catvalente.bsky.social

17.09.2025 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

New story day! Wonderful art by Jacey

12.09.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œBut then something happened that the ring did not intend. It was picked up by the most unlikely creature imaginable: a shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith, Director of sales, American Light & Fixture.” ✨🎨

10.09.2025 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1378    πŸ” 325    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 13

I love this story and everyone should read it

10.09.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Pre-order links now up! This 20 story collection includes originals plus tales that have garnered 13 awards, shortlistings or competition places
books2read.com/drowninginth...

07.09.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Drowning in the Dark unboxing
YouTube video by IFWG Publishing International Drowning in the Dark unboxing

An early shipment of Matt Tighe's upcoming collection of horror fiction, Drowning in the Dark and Other Stories, has just hit Australia. Leanbh Pearson was the lucky person to receive this shipment and has kindly unboxed it for Matt.

m.youtube.com/shorts/qrsWB...

02.09.2025 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This week!!! (In the USA)
This month!!! (In Australia)

31.08.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Shattered, 2025 Ditmar Awards finalist!

Shattered, 2025 Ditmar Awards finalist!

This story just keeps giving and giving! Super thrilled to see my novella, Shattered, on the 2025 Ditmar Awards ballot. What an honour!!!! Congratulations to all the finalists in various categories. The full ballot is here: conflux.org.au/2025… If eligible, vote here: form.jotform.com/25235οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½

26.08.2025 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sharing that my upcoming newsletter has a cover preview, 10 free links to  a poetry and art anthology, and 3 subscribers will win a Deborah Sheldon ebook.

Sharing that my upcoming newsletter has a cover preview, 10 free links to a poetry and art anthology, and 3 subscribers will win a Deborah Sheldon ebook.

Time's ticking, but you can still be a part of it!

The August 28th newsletter has a LOT of info as well as books you can grabβ€”and a sneak teaser peek at the upcoming cover for OF BEASTS & BONES.

I'm excited to share all of this with you!

tinyurl.com/InkyBonesPre...

27.08.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WELCOME TO IPI COMICS YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
YouTube video by IPI Comics WELCOME TO IPI COMICS YOUTUBE CHANNEL!

We’ve just launched our YouTube Channel with a welcome post! Between our website and this channel, all our news, interviews, special events etc will be broadcast, and then disseminated through our social media network. Please consider subscribing.

youtu.be/aCa0xeCVWTY

23.08.2025 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Author Robin Knabel reviews DROWNING IN THE DARK AND OTHER STORIES by Matt Tighe, pub'd by IFWG. β€” Robin Knabel β€” Inky Bones Press Author Robin Knabel reviews DROWNING IN THE DARK AND OTHER STORIES by Matt Tighe, published by IFWG Publishing International.

πŸŽ‰New spoiler-free review of Drowning in the Dark and Other Stories by Matt Tighe.

Published by @ifwgpublishing.bsky.social, this exquisite horror collection will release on October 6, 2025!!!

You'll want to check this one out!!!
robinknabel.squarespace.com/review-blog/...

22.08.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

By me!

20.08.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A small milestone for my novella, Ghost of the Neon God. 300 ratings on Goodreads and still going strong. Thank you to all who've read, enjoyed, and rated.

20.08.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very well deserved, fantastic story!

21.08.2025 05:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

While out for a run I found a mobile phone. I thought I'd run it down to the police station. On the way the phone rang. It was the owner.
'Hi," I said. 'If this is your phone, I found it.'
'Do you still have it?' he asked.

09.08.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This excerpt from @tanaudel.bsky.social novella is lyrical and foreboding and just delicious anticipation

08.08.2025 06:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

07.08.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have a new story out in @castofwonders.org with wonderful narration by @danooli.com and hosting by @scribblejotter.bsky.social. This one is about how we deal (or not) with emotions in a family. And how we pass that damn behaviour on.

07.08.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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This is incredible

04.08.2025 07:18 β€” πŸ‘ 9158    πŸ” 2680    πŸ’¬ 240    πŸ“Œ 485
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Aurealis Awards 2025 – Changes implemented this year We live in an ever-evolving world, and this year the Aurealis Awards have some changes occuring to help us stay abreast of things and able to continue to deliver Australia’s premier speculati…

Changes afoot for the #AurealisAwards: aurealisawards.org/2025/08/01/a...

01.08.2025 04:25 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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