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Matt Leyshon - Author
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Father/Husband/Writer of thrillers and fantasy. #Autism Dad. Rep’ed by the amazing Cherry Weiner.

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There is nothing more soul-crushing than being a writer on submission, as well as unemployed and seeking a job. I don't recommend it.

Well.....half of that was fixed today. I landed a great job. I know in this current market, I am very fortunate.
July 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Live and Uncut made the shortlist for the Ripperology Book of the Decade. It’s the only fiction book to make the list. A huge honor.

What really bothers me is how this story can be so well received by readers, yet rejected by editors on the traditional route.

Makes it make sense 😞
May 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
When artistic mashup realizes its full potential
February 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The only thing more epic than seeing a backflip at Monster Jam this close, is to see it in slomo
February 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Celebrating 🇦🇺 Day the best way I know how. With a Lamb Roast.

Happy Australia Day fellow Aussies and Expats. 🫶🇦🇺
January 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Sporting a new license place frame. I dig it.
January 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I feel ya, dear beta-reader, I feel ya 🤷‍♂️
December 19, 2024 at 5:20 AM
And that's a wrap 🎭

Charlotte's school's performance ended today, & my little girl CRUSHED IT in the role of Lafou!!!

She received rave reviews & so much praise from people who attended. So proud of my little one, (Thespian 2). She has a great future in stage ahead of her. ❤️
December 11, 2024 at 1:33 AM
I can’t say I’m this person, all the time. But each day I try to be as close to this as possible. #goals
November 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM
It's been nearly 2 years since this aired live, but I still receive feedback like this via my website:

"I just watched a repeat of History's Greatest Mysteries about Jack the Ripper, and loved your prominent appearance on it. I hope to get my hands on a copy of your book one day."
March 29, 2024 at 3:28 AM
If people wonder why I continue to fight for my Ripper novel, then blame readers like this, who sent me the below email. They've never read my writing before and Live and Uncut is their introduction to my stories. This is fuel, and why I still believe Carl Axford has a future.
January 10, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Following on from a friend's inspiration today, here is the mood board for my current WIP
November 6, 2023 at 12:58 AM
Ok, this is so dramatic it doesn't even look like me. This fella scares me a little.
August 21, 2023 at 1:45 AM