Matthew Siadak
@backwardsknight.com
Author of stories Eldritch, Fantasy, and Horror. Crow. Lost Boy. Dreamer of dreams. I love to cook, play TTRPGs, etc. I tinker, making jam and soap.
He/him.
Signed books! https://backwardsknight.bigcartel.com
More here: https://linktr.ee/backwardsknight
He/him.
Signed books! https://backwardsknight.bigcartel.com
More here: https://linktr.ee/backwardsknight
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I write books in various genres, some are mix-and-match, too. The story goes where it wants to.
If you want a super-powered novella that's part thriller and part heist? I gotchu. How about a classic fantasy adventure with some eldritch horror vibes? Got that too.
linktr.ee/backwardsknight
#BookSky
If you want a super-powered novella that's part thriller and part heist? I gotchu. How about a classic fantasy adventure with some eldritch horror vibes? Got that too.
linktr.ee/backwardsknight
#BookSky
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I want to wish #Booksky a Merry Booksmas. It's time for the /r/Fantasy 2025 MEGASALE!
That means Over 650+ books from over 300+ authors for 0.99 USD (or similar prices) or FREE. Snag TDSoS / TBK ebooks for 0.99 USD.
Purchases drive donations to benefit The Mary Cariola Center!
megasale.yrliu.com
That means Over 650+ books from over 300+ authors for 0.99 USD (or similar prices) or FREE. Snag TDSoS / TBK ebooks for 0.99 USD.
Purchases drive donations to benefit The Mary Cariola Center!
megasale.yrliu.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I want to wish #Booksky a Merry Booksmas. It's time for the /r/Fantasy 2025 MEGASALE!
That means Over 650+ books from over 300+ authors for 0.99 USD (or similar prices) or FREE. Snag TDSoS / TBK ebooks for 0.99 USD.
Purchases drive donations to benefit The Mary Cariola Center!
megasale.yrliu.com
That means Over 650+ books from over 300+ authors for 0.99 USD (or similar prices) or FREE. Snag TDSoS / TBK ebooks for 0.99 USD.
Purchases drive donations to benefit The Mary Cariola Center!
megasale.yrliu.com
ONE MORE AMAZON SALE TO REACH 69!
LET'S GO PEOPLE.
Either The Backwards Knight or The Dark Side of Super.
Let's get N I C E.
a.co/d/hveCmqb
a.co/d/foJNzzV
LET'S GO PEOPLE.
Either The Backwards Knight or The Dark Side of Super.
Let's get N I C E.
a.co/d/hveCmqb
a.co/d/foJNzzV
December 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
ONE MORE AMAZON SALE TO REACH 69!
LET'S GO PEOPLE.
Either The Backwards Knight or The Dark Side of Super.
Let's get N I C E.
a.co/d/hveCmqb
a.co/d/foJNzzV
LET'S GO PEOPLE.
Either The Backwards Knight or The Dark Side of Super.
Let's get N I C E.
a.co/d/hveCmqb
a.co/d/foJNzzV
Reposted by Matthew Siadak
December 26, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I want to wish #Booksky a Merry Booksmas. It's time for the /r/Fantasy 2025 MEGASALE!
That means Over 650+ books from over 300+ authors for 0.99 USD (or similar prices) or FREE. Snag TDSoS / TBK ebooks for 0.99 USD.
Purchases drive donations to benefit The Mary Cariola Center!
megasale.yrliu.com
That means Over 650+ books from over 300+ authors for 0.99 USD (or similar prices) or FREE. Snag TDSoS / TBK ebooks for 0.99 USD.
Purchases drive donations to benefit The Mary Cariola Center!
megasale.yrliu.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I want to wish #Booksky a Merry Booksmas. It's time for the /r/Fantasy 2025 MEGASALE!
That means Over 650+ books from over 300+ authors for 0.99 USD (or similar prices) or FREE. Snag TDSoS / TBK ebooks for 0.99 USD.
Purchases drive donations to benefit The Mary Cariola Center!
megasale.yrliu.com
That means Over 650+ books from over 300+ authors for 0.99 USD (or similar prices) or FREE. Snag TDSoS / TBK ebooks for 0.99 USD.
Purchases drive donations to benefit The Mary Cariola Center!
megasale.yrliu.com
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025 no matter how small
🌀 released TBK
🌀 Ran 1st crowdfunding campaign
🌀 Fully funded TDSoS audio book
🌀 Survived tree in house
🌀 Finished redrafting TFP
🌀 3x Anthology acceptance
🌀 Rescued 2 derpy kittens
🌀 Changed doc to one who listens
🌀 released TBK
🌀 Ran 1st crowdfunding campaign
🌀 Fully funded TDSoS audio book
🌀 Survived tree in house
🌀 Finished redrafting TFP
🌀 3x Anthology acceptance
🌀 Rescued 2 derpy kittens
🌀 Changed doc to one who listens
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025 no matter how small
✨ published 2-9 of The Tipping World
✨ did not go completely insane from it
✨ made solid steps improving my drawing
✨ wrote a prequel novella for We
✨ and for Elsewhere
✨ made running a real habit
✨ new kitties!
✨ published 2-9 of The Tipping World
✨ did not go completely insane from it
✨ made solid steps improving my drawing
✨ wrote a prequel novella for We
✨ and for Elsewhere
✨ made running a real habit
✨ new kitties!
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025 no matter how small
✅ Published two Riyati books this year
✅ Passed my phd comprehensive exam
✅ Selected dissertation topic/began research
✅ Wrote draft 1 of Riyati 4
✅ Outlined & began writing Riyati 5
✅ Wrote & published Riyati Origins (novella)
✅ Published two Riyati books this year
✅ Passed my phd comprehensive exam
✅ Selected dissertation topic/began research
✅ Wrote draft 1 of Riyati 4
✅ Outlined & began writing Riyati 5
✅ Wrote & published Riyati Origins (novella)
December 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025 no matter how small
🌀 released TBK
🌀 Ran 1st crowdfunding campaign
🌀 Fully funded TDSoS audio book
🌀 Survived tree in house
🌀 Finished redrafting TFP
🌀 3x Anthology acceptance
🌀 Rescued 2 derpy kittens
🌀 Changed doc to one who listens
🌀 released TBK
🌀 Ran 1st crowdfunding campaign
🌀 Fully funded TDSoS audio book
🌀 Survived tree in house
🌀 Finished redrafting TFP
🌀 3x Anthology acceptance
🌀 Rescued 2 derpy kittens
🌀 Changed doc to one who listens
This is an absolute steal from one of my favorite authors..check it out!
It's sale time, my dudes. The Tipping World is 9 books. Think about it: that's THREE TRILOGIES. Get the complete first (1-3) for just $3. The Rule of Three compels you!
🪐📚 #Booksky
megasale.yrliu.com
🪐📚 #Booksky
megasale.yrliu.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This is an absolute steal from one of my favorite authors..check it out!
Reposted by Matthew Siadak
Both The Odyllic Stone and Locks & Keys are a part of the 2025 Holiday Megasale. I've even reduced the price on paperback copies! Grab them now for a good cause.
December 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Both The Odyllic Stone and Locks & Keys are a part of the 2025 Holiday Megasale. I've even reduced the price on paperback copies! Grab them now for a good cause.
Reposted by Matthew Siadak
12/26 through 12/27, find The Dark Side of Super and The Backwards Knight on sale for 0.99 USD, or similar discounts/ otherwise.
I am taking part of the 2025 Holiday MEGASALE with over 300 other authors, for a total of over 650+ books that are either 0.99 or FREE, #BookSky!
megasale.yrliu.com
I am taking part of the 2025 Holiday MEGASALE with over 300 other authors, for a total of over 650+ books that are either 0.99 or FREE, #BookSky!
megasale.yrliu.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
12/26 through 12/27, find The Dark Side of Super and The Backwards Knight on sale for 0.99 USD, or similar discounts/ otherwise.
I am taking part of the 2025 Holiday MEGASALE with over 300 other authors, for a total of over 650+ books that are either 0.99 or FREE, #BookSky!
megasale.yrliu.com
I am taking part of the 2025 Holiday MEGASALE with over 300 other authors, for a total of over 650+ books that are either 0.99 or FREE, #BookSky!
megasale.yrliu.com
Pssssssssssssssssssssst. Did you vote yet?!
I apologize in advance, but I must scream unto the void. A lot.
Indie Ink Awards opened for voting today! My books snagged nominations!
Both for : Best cover art/artist ( @fallenlights.net )
Best Morally Gray Character.
TBK for Wittiest Character.
Vote today!
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
Indie Ink Awards opened for voting today! My books snagged nominations!
Both for : Best cover art/artist ( @fallenlights.net )
Best Morally Gray Character.
TBK for Wittiest Character.
Vote today!
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
December 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Pssssssssssssssssssssst. Did you vote yet?!
Everyone needs more books.
Yesterday I treated myself to a bunch of books so here's a list of everything I bought so you can enjoy them too
Give yourself the gift of books
🎁📘🎁📗🎁
I'll add to this as I buy more, because I WILL buy more. This is a threat...
I mean, A THREAD 🧵
Give yourself the gift of books
🎁📘🎁📗🎁
I'll add to this as I buy more, because I WILL buy more. This is a threat...
I mean, A THREAD 🧵
December 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Everyone needs more books.
Reposted by Matthew Siadak
Yesterday I treated myself to a bunch of books so here's a list of everything I bought so you can enjoy them too
Give yourself the gift of books
🎁📘🎁📗🎁
I'll add to this as I buy more, because I WILL buy more. This is a threat...
I mean, A THREAD 🧵
Give yourself the gift of books
🎁📘🎁📗🎁
I'll add to this as I buy more, because I WILL buy more. This is a threat...
I mean, A THREAD 🧵
December 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Yesterday I treated myself to a bunch of books so here's a list of everything I bought so you can enjoy them too
Give yourself the gift of books
🎁📘🎁📗🎁
I'll add to this as I buy more, because I WILL buy more. This is a threat...
I mean, A THREAD 🧵
Give yourself the gift of books
🎁📘🎁📗🎁
I'll add to this as I buy more, because I WILL buy more. This is a threat...
I mean, A THREAD 🧵
12/26 through 12/27, find The Dark Side of Super and The Backwards Knight on sale for 0.99 USD, or similar discounts/ otherwise.
I am taking part of the 2025 Holiday MEGASALE with over 300 other authors, for a total of over 650+ books that are either 0.99 or FREE, #BookSky!
megasale.yrliu.com
I am taking part of the 2025 Holiday MEGASALE with over 300 other authors, for a total of over 650+ books that are either 0.99 or FREE, #BookSky!
megasale.yrliu.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
12/26 through 12/27, find The Dark Side of Super and The Backwards Knight on sale for 0.99 USD, or similar discounts/ otherwise.
I am taking part of the 2025 Holiday MEGASALE with over 300 other authors, for a total of over 650+ books that are either 0.99 or FREE, #BookSky!
megasale.yrliu.com
I am taking part of the 2025 Holiday MEGASALE with over 300 other authors, for a total of over 650+ books that are either 0.99 or FREE, #BookSky!
megasale.yrliu.com
Do NOT miss out on going Home with Echoes in a Jar. Check the content warnings, give it a listen, then go consume the other episodes.
Echoes in a Jar: HOME is now available for your earholes on this chilly Christmas Day!
Written by me and Matthew Siadak (@backwardsknight.com), we're taking you on a trek across the snowy terrain of a ruined Britain, as we head Home in time for Christmas Day.
Merry Christmas!
Links below:
Written by me and Matthew Siadak (@backwardsknight.com), we're taking you on a trek across the snowy terrain of a ruined Britain, as we head Home in time for Christmas Day.
Merry Christmas!
Links below:
December 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Do NOT miss out on going Home with Echoes in a Jar. Check the content warnings, give it a listen, then go consume the other episodes.
Reposted by Matthew Siadak
Echoes in a Jar: HOME is now available for your earholes on this chilly Christmas Day!
Written by me and Matthew Siadak (@backwardsknight.com), we're taking you on a trek across the snowy terrain of a ruined Britain, as we head Home in time for Christmas Day.
Merry Christmas!
Links below:
Written by me and Matthew Siadak (@backwardsknight.com), we're taking you on a trek across the snowy terrain of a ruined Britain, as we head Home in time for Christmas Day.
Merry Christmas!
Links below:
December 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Echoes in a Jar: HOME is now available for your earholes on this chilly Christmas Day!
Written by me and Matthew Siadak (@backwardsknight.com), we're taking you on a trek across the snowy terrain of a ruined Britain, as we head Home in time for Christmas Day.
Merry Christmas!
Links below:
Written by me and Matthew Siadak (@backwardsknight.com), we're taking you on a trek across the snowy terrain of a ruined Britain, as we head Home in time for Christmas Day.
Merry Christmas!
Links below:
Reposted by Matthew Siadak
Echoes in a Jar: HOME
"What might have once been hello, now we gave platitudes that, hey, we’re going to make it. Which, we are. No point imagining otherwise."
Coming: Christmas Day
Written by:
Me & @backwardsknight.com
Runtime: 30 Minutes
Starring
- Me
- Matthew Siadak
- Nick Atlas
"What might have once been hello, now we gave platitudes that, hey, we’re going to make it. Which, we are. No point imagining otherwise."
Coming: Christmas Day
Written by:
Me & @backwardsknight.com
Runtime: 30 Minutes
Starring
- Me
- Matthew Siadak
- Nick Atlas
December 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Echoes in a Jar: HOME
"What might have once been hello, now we gave platitudes that, hey, we’re going to make it. Which, we are. No point imagining otherwise."
Coming: Christmas Day
Written by:
Me & @backwardsknight.com
Runtime: 30 Minutes
Starring
- Me
- Matthew Siadak
- Nick Atlas
"What might have once been hello, now we gave platitudes that, hey, we’re going to make it. Which, we are. No point imagining otherwise."
Coming: Christmas Day
Written by:
Me & @backwardsknight.com
Runtime: 30 Minutes
Starring
- Me
- Matthew Siadak
- Nick Atlas
I may have made the General Tso's chicken too spicy and that is saying something.
December 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I may have made the General Tso's chicken too spicy and that is saying something.
Are you ready....to go Home?
Prepare yourselves, read the content warnings, consume all of Echos in a Jar.
And then go home with us.
Prepare yourselves, read the content warnings, consume all of Echos in a Jar.
And then go home with us.
Echoes in a Jar: HOME
"What might have once been hello, now we gave platitudes that, hey, we’re going to make it. Which, we are. No point imagining otherwise."
Coming: Christmas Day
Written by:
Me & @backwardsknight.com
Runtime: 30 Minutes
Starring
- Me
- Matthew Siadak
- Nick Atlas
"What might have once been hello, now we gave platitudes that, hey, we’re going to make it. Which, we are. No point imagining otherwise."
Coming: Christmas Day
Written by:
Me & @backwardsknight.com
Runtime: 30 Minutes
Starring
- Me
- Matthew Siadak
- Nick Atlas
December 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Are you ready....to go Home?
Prepare yourselves, read the content warnings, consume all of Echos in a Jar.
And then go home with us.
Prepare yourselves, read the content warnings, consume all of Echos in a Jar.
And then go home with us.
Wife made me Nothing, the cookie sword, in this year's batch of sugar cookies for Santa. 🍽️
December 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Wife made me Nothing, the cookie sword, in this year's batch of sugar cookies for Santa. 🍽️
Reposted by Matthew Siadak
Here She Waits by Laura Siadak ( FB:@gymnopedie IG:@fallenlightsart ) - Toes tread softly in moss, green and rich earth crumblin...
If you want early access to our gallery every day, hit our link to join the mailing list! https://f.mtr.cool/ovhmybeoxs
If you want early access to our gallery every day, hit our link to join the mailing list! https://f.mtr.cool/ovhmybeoxs
December 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Here She Waits by Laura Siadak ( FB:@gymnopedie IG:@fallenlightsart ) - Toes tread softly in moss, green and rich earth crumblin...
If you want early access to our gallery every day, hit our link to join the mailing list! https://f.mtr.cool/ovhmybeoxs
If you want early access to our gallery every day, hit our link to join the mailing list! https://f.mtr.cool/ovhmybeoxs
It's PB&J whiskey sour time.
December 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
It's PB&J whiskey sour time.
Pizza for dinner? Best choice.
December 24, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Pizza for dinner? Best choice.
Spicy jam thumbprint cookies. Holiday bakeaggedon has started. 🍽️
December 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Spicy jam thumbprint cookies. Holiday bakeaggedon has started. 🍽️
Game night, in a nutshell, sometimes.
December 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Game night, in a nutshell, sometimes.
Reposted by Matthew Siadak
It's backup day! 📂🎉 Back up your art, your writing... everything! Repost to remind a friend!
December 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It's backup day! 📂🎉 Back up your art, your writing... everything! Repost to remind a friend!
Four more orders on 'Zon for a very n i c e milestone.
FOUR MORE. LET'S GO!
FOUR MORE. LET'S GO!
December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Four more orders on 'Zon for a very n i c e milestone.
FOUR MORE. LET'S GO!
FOUR MORE. LET'S GO!