Matthew J. Stott
@matthewjstott.bsky.social
A fantasy author trying to connect with writers & readers and maybe talk about nerdy things! ✍🏽
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Let me share some of the tropes from my YA fantasy novel, “The Portal to Aardon” 🐦🔥⬇️
#WritingCommunity #writer #writers #reader #readers #fantasybook #fantasybooks
#WritingCommunity #writer #writers #reader #readers #fantasybook #fantasybooks
For any readers who have #KindleUnlimited, I decided to enroll my first novel, "The Portal to Aardon" 🐦🔥
So if you haven't read my debut Young Adult fantasy yet, now's your chance to do so for free!
www.amazon.com/Portal-Aardo...
So if you haven't read my debut Young Adult fantasy yet, now's your chance to do so for free!
www.amazon.com/Portal-Aardo...
November 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
For any readers who have #KindleUnlimited, I decided to enroll my first novel, "The Portal to Aardon" 🐦🔥
So if you haven't read my debut Young Adult fantasy yet, now's your chance to do so for free!
www.amazon.com/Portal-Aardo...
So if you haven't read my debut Young Adult fantasy yet, now's your chance to do so for free!
www.amazon.com/Portal-Aardo...
October 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#Authors, what do you like to listen to while you write?
For me, the “Once Upon a Time” soundtrack from the TV show is my go-to! It’s very calm and whimsical, and helps get me in the fantasy mindset 🎶
For me, the “Once Upon a Time” soundtrack from the TV show is my go-to! It’s very calm and whimsical, and helps get me in the fantasy mindset 🎶
August 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
#Authors, what do you like to listen to while you write?
For me, the “Once Upon a Time” soundtrack from the TV show is my go-to! It’s very calm and whimsical, and helps get me in the fantasy mindset 🎶
For me, the “Once Upon a Time” soundtrack from the TV show is my go-to! It’s very calm and whimsical, and helps get me in the fantasy mindset 🎶
Why is it so embarrassing to have readers? 🫣
July 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Why is it so embarrassing to have readers? 🫣
Time to start introducing some new characters from my upcoming book, “The Ashes of Ignis” 🔥
Meet Lance Coalstone 🏹 One of the top Fire mages amongst the group known as the Combustors, he’s skilled in long-range combat and becomes close with Marko and his friends upon their arrival to Aardon.
Meet Lance Coalstone 🏹 One of the top Fire mages amongst the group known as the Combustors, he’s skilled in long-range combat and becomes close with Marko and his friends upon their arrival to Aardon.
July 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Time to start introducing some new characters from my upcoming book, “The Ashes of Ignis” 🔥
Meet Lance Coalstone 🏹 One of the top Fire mages amongst the group known as the Combustors, he’s skilled in long-range combat and becomes close with Marko and his friends upon their arrival to Aardon.
Meet Lance Coalstone 🏹 One of the top Fire mages amongst the group known as the Combustors, he’s skilled in long-range combat and becomes close with Marko and his friends upon their arrival to Aardon.
This deposit refund check I got from my old housing would be more insulting if I wasn’t an author 😅 #AuthorProblems
May 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This deposit refund check I got from my old housing would be more insulting if I wasn’t an author 😅 #AuthorProblems
May 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
About to dive into the world of selling my books direct… so much to do.
Any advice? 🥴 #indieauthors #indiepublishing #writingcommunity
Any advice? 🥴 #indieauthors #indiepublishing #writingcommunity
May 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
About to dive into the world of selling my books direct… so much to do.
Any advice? 🥴 #indieauthors #indiepublishing #writingcommunity
Any advice? 🥴 #indieauthors #indiepublishing #writingcommunity
I know $10 paperback girl is controversial, but uhhh… I have a $10 paperback available if you like fantasy! 🐦🔥
#WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity
#WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity
April 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I know $10 paperback girl is controversial, but uhhh… I have a $10 paperback available if you like fantasy! 🐦🔥
#WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity
#WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity
Ted Lasso rewatches always make me reevaluate my life. Such a well-written show and characters!
April 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Ted Lasso rewatches always make me reevaluate my life. Such a well-written show and characters!
Recently finished “The Good Place” and it just dawned on me the RANGE of Manny Jacinto
#TheGoodPlace #TheAcolyte
#TheGoodPlace #TheAcolyte
March 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Recently finished “The Good Place” and it just dawned on me the RANGE of Manny Jacinto
#TheGoodPlace #TheAcolyte
#TheGoodPlace #TheAcolyte
Nothing like teen romance mixed with magic and murder 💘 #ThePortalToAardon #fantasybook #fantasybooks
February 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Nothing like teen romance mixed with magic and murder 💘 #ThePortalToAardon #fantasybook #fantasybooks
One of my favorite book series growing up was “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Even as a kid, it was always frustrating that practically every grown adult the kids came across fell for Count Olaf’s lies and schemes, despite the obvious red flags.
In 2025, I finally understand…
In 2025, I finally understand…
February 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
One of my favorite book series growing up was “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Even as a kid, it was always frustrating that practically every grown adult the kids came across fell for Count Olaf’s lies and schemes, despite the obvious red flags.
In 2025, I finally understand…
In 2025, I finally understand…
Nothing like a fun football scene to celebrate #SuperBowlSunday! 🏈 Who are you rooting for—the Eagles or the Chiefs?
#ThePortalToAardon #fantasynovel #fantasybook
#ThePortalToAardon #fantasynovel #fantasybook
February 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Nothing like a fun football scene to celebrate #SuperBowlSunday! 🏈 Who are you rooting for—the Eagles or the Chiefs?
#ThePortalToAardon #fantasynovel #fantasybook
#ThePortalToAardon #fantasynovel #fantasybook
February 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
How it feels waiting on beta reader feedback… 👀
#reader #readers #betareader #betareaders #betareading
#reader #readers #betareader #betareaders #betareading
February 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
How it feels waiting on beta reader feedback… 👀
#reader #readers #betareader #betareaders #betareading
#reader #readers #betareader #betareaders #betareading
If you signed up to beta read “The Ashes of Ignis,” check your inbox! 🔥 #reader #readers #betareader #betareaders
February 4, 2025 at 12:34 AM
If you signed up to beta read “The Ashes of Ignis,” check your inbox! 🔥 #reader #readers #betareader #betareaders
For those who signed up to beta read my second book, I should be sending that out in the next week!
If anyone else is interested in beta reading Book 2 of my YA fantasy series, check my Linktree (in my bio) 🔗
#author #authors #writer #writers #reader #readers #betareader #betareaders
If anyone else is interested in beta reading Book 2 of my YA fantasy series, check my Linktree (in my bio) 🔗
#author #authors #writer #writers #reader #readers #betareader #betareaders
January 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
For those who signed up to beta read my second book, I should be sending that out in the next week!
If anyone else is interested in beta reading Book 2 of my YA fantasy series, check my Linktree (in my bio) 🔗
#author #authors #writer #writers #reader #readers #betareader #betareaders
If anyone else is interested in beta reading Book 2 of my YA fantasy series, check my Linktree (in my bio) 🔗
#author #authors #writer #writers #reader #readers #betareader #betareaders
Working on a fresh story idea ➡️ Finishing multiple rounds of edits and revisions
#AuthorLife #WriterLife #AmEditing
#AuthorLife #WriterLife #AmEditing
January 2, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Working on a fresh story idea ➡️ Finishing multiple rounds of edits and revisions
#AuthorLife #WriterLife #AmEditing
#AuthorLife #WriterLife #AmEditing
Behind-the-scenes of creating my #bookcover 🔥
The first was a concept I made on Canva.
➡️
The second was the draft given to me by my cover artist, which didn’t fit the vision I had in mind.
➡️
We went back to the drawing board and came up with the final design, which I absolutely love!
#fantasybooks
The first was a concept I made on Canva.
➡️
The second was the draft given to me by my cover artist, which didn’t fit the vision I had in mind.
➡️
We went back to the drawing board and came up with the final design, which I absolutely love!
#fantasybooks
December 28, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Behind-the-scenes of creating my #bookcover 🔥
The first was a concept I made on Canva.
➡️
The second was the draft given to me by my cover artist, which didn’t fit the vision I had in mind.
➡️
We went back to the drawing board and came up with the final design, which I absolutely love!
#fantasybooks
The first was a concept I made on Canva.
➡️
The second was the draft given to me by my cover artist, which didn’t fit the vision I had in mind.
➡️
We went back to the drawing board and came up with the final design, which I absolutely love!
#fantasybooks
I’ve had my writing critiqued that it reads more like MG than YA because I like to incorporate puns and thematic names into my characters (i.e. my MC, who has fire magic, owns a dog named Blaze — a popular dog name)
Are only kids allowed to enjoy puns these days?
Are only kids allowed to enjoy puns these days?
December 16, 2024 at 10:45 PM
I’ve had my writing critiqued that it reads more like MG than YA because I like to incorporate puns and thematic names into my characters (i.e. my MC, who has fire magic, owns a dog named Blaze — a popular dog name)
Are only kids allowed to enjoy puns these days?
Are only kids allowed to enjoy puns these days?
There’s still time to order a copy of “The Portal to Aardon” before Christmas! 🎄
This award-winning YA fantasy novel tells the story of Marko Fember—a young boy who discovers he’s from another realm and has fiery new abilities 🐦🔥🔥 (wouldn’t those be nice during winter)
Get yours: a.co/d/9iRKhBF
This award-winning YA fantasy novel tells the story of Marko Fember—a young boy who discovers he’s from another realm and has fiery new abilities 🐦🔥🔥 (wouldn’t those be nice during winter)
Get yours: a.co/d/9iRKhBF
December 15, 2024 at 5:24 PM
There’s still time to order a copy of “The Portal to Aardon” before Christmas! 🎄
This award-winning YA fantasy novel tells the story of Marko Fember—a young boy who discovers he’s from another realm and has fiery new abilities 🐦🔥🔥 (wouldn’t those be nice during winter)
Get yours: a.co/d/9iRKhBF
This award-winning YA fantasy novel tells the story of Marko Fember—a young boy who discovers he’s from another realm and has fiery new abilities 🐦🔥🔥 (wouldn’t those be nice during winter)
Get yours: a.co/d/9iRKhBF
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