Matthew R

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Kylie ~ Kythaela (Artemis, the goddess) *SUMMER!!!!!! I'm home! :D* says

Sorry! I just hit the Select All button, but I'll make sure to look through and not have one sent to you. Welcome.

posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )

R. Alan Ferguson says

Hi, I'm a new author on Shelfari, and I would like to ask you to give my book The Second Prophecy a try. It's the first book in a modern fastasy series.

posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

Dave H says

Matthew, for a few laughs check out: "The Highest Tide" by Jim lynch, "Spanking Shakespeare" by Jake Wizner, "Carter Finally Gets It" by Brent Crawford, 'Swim the Fly" and "Beat the Band" by Don Calame, and for fantasy/adventure at its best: "The Riyria Revelations Series" by Michael J. Sullivan. Enjoy and READ ON...

posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

john b says

Thanks, Matthew - and congrats on joining the ereader club. When your finished with The Watcher, take a look at Quarantine, it might interest you. Have a great New Year. John

posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

john b says

Hi, Matthew: Thanks for following up. Unfortunately, all of my stuff is in ebook form. Maybe one day I'll get a hard copy for you, or you'll get an ebook reader. I got one a few months ago, and I really love it. Think about it. It opens a whole new world. Thanks for your interest. John

posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

john b says

Hi:
I hope you are well and enjoying your reading.
I have just published a new book that I think you might find interesting. It is titled "Shared Emptiness," and deals with the turmoil, depression and hope of a family that is victimized by a horrific random act of violence. I hope you'll take a look.
Have a great weekend.
John

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Dave H says

Matthew, "Tales of the Dying Earth" by Jack Vance is perhaps the quintessential collection of sci/fi fantasy/adventure stories ever written by one of the most revered and awarded authors to write in this genre. The words that come to mind when trying to describe his incredible achievement are: wondrous, magnificent, epic, spellbinding, dazzling, exquisite, inventive, eclectic verbiage, magical, elegant, enthralling, engrossing, imaginative, original, mellifluous pacing, atmospheric backdrops, transformational, fantastical storylines! I read the first story in this collection when i was 11 years old and the others in the ensuing years. Over the years I have read the collection over 20 times, each time reflecting on the joy it brings me and its life changing impact on my reading addiction. Just imagine being able to transform written words from your minds eye into life-like visions and you will then understand the sensual impact of Jack Vance's brilliance! Ironically, because of its unique qualities I have always been protective and therefore reluctant to expose this truly fabulous literary experience to others for fear of diminishing its value to me...a misguided supposition I know, but true never-the-less. So, if you want to take a journey into the unknown and wander through the beautiful worlds as penned by a master scribe then you will want to read this incredible collection of stories and revel in their beatific perfection. Storytelling at its best; a masterpiece...

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Susan W says

Hi Matthew !

I just finished reading your story - "The River's Eye." I very much enjoyed it. It was beautifully written and so vivid I could see myself watching what was happening while I was reading it. How did you come up with the name. I absolutely love it. It also helps that I love rocks. I go to beaches collect them and some go in my garden and some I paint. Anyway you have a talent for writing. Don't stop. Let me know if you write anything else. I 'd love to read more.

Susan :)

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Sophie B says

I read primarily fantasy and a little bit of about everything else. I have soooooo many authors that its hard to say who I like the best but I like Kathryn Lasky, Carolyn Keene, and Bill Wallace amoung the many.

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Sophie B says

Cool. . . . anway i know I can see your shelf but what king of books do you like?

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Susan W says

Hey Matthew,

Thanks for the friend request !

So many book so many authors. I believe I have about 200 books on my shelf & have only read about 80. Pus I have others to add to my shelf that I have read. Tad Williams is one of many authors I plan on checking out. I believe it was Tailchasers Song that interested me. Do you recommend I check it out? Have you heard of Erin Hunter? I read her Warrior (Cats) series a few years back & recently read her Series about bears. I really enjoy her animal stories. Nice easy quick reads.

Susan :)

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Sophie B says

Cool. . . is there a particular reason you wanted to be my friend or do you just randomly invite friends? I understand cause I do that too.

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Mindi says

On a closer look at your shelf I have answered my own question about Tail chasers song lol. I also agree with you review. If you like books like that you sould check out the Warriors series by Erin Hunter I love all of those books

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Mindi says

Hey Matt thanks for the request You have some great books on your shelf. I see you like Tad Williams. Did you read Tailchasers song? I love that book. Well happy reading Hope to hear from you soon. Oh and by the way I have alway's been interested in Champ & Nessie I would love to hear the story of when you saw Champ.

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Sophie B says

ill accept ur friend request but i dont know you do i? dont get me wrong im not one of those over freaked out people but i was just wondering.

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Theresa D says

Hi Matt! Thanks for the friend request. Love your shelf.

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Emily S says

Howdy, Matt!

Thanks for the friend request. I laughed when I read your reviews of David Eddings' works. I read the whole shebang - the Belgariad, the Mallorean, and the Polgara and Belgarath books - when I was in middle school. Like you, I find his writing a little tedious (I remember that he was overly fond of certain adverbs - a certain character would always have to "slyly" throw a dagger in every battle scene - obnoxious!), however I found Pol and Belgarath the most delightful characters in the series. Although, it always kind of annoyed me how they took the reins with the plot when Garion was supposed to be the main character.

Can't say I've read anything else in your shelf, but I'll check it out. I didn't realize Myst was a book - did it come before or after the games?

Cheers!
-Em

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

john b says

Hi:
I have published three ebooks on Amazon Kindle, Smashwords, B&N, etc., and would be delighted if you would add one or more of these books to your TBR list. If you could also write a review, that would be super.

The titles and links for the books are as follows:
The Ghost Of A Flea - Murder in the Big Apple
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WQBD96
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/20838
Quarantine – A sci-fi thriller set in East Africa
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZSHNUO
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/21720
The Watcher – An occult horror thriller set in New England
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043GX1C6
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/24837

Thank you for taking the time to consider my request.
Have a great day.
John Brinling, author

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Kim Falconer says

Hi Matthew, My first 6 books (2 series) are spec fic set in a post A 24th C Earth where technology and geo-engineering have failed and the only currency is drinking water, and a parallel world, Gaela, a magical hegemony on the brink of temple wars. When a girl comes home to find her family murdered, her escape awakens the spell that belongs to both worlds . . . witchcraft, temple cats, samurai swords, astrology, telepathy, sentient quantum computers and shifting time lines, politics, romance . . . you get the idea :)

Tell me more about your writing. Sword ad sorcery? Set where? When?

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