Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
The Shaded is my first book, and as of this interview, I am working on my second novel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Shaded is my latest novel, and it was a story I had in my head for a long time. After years of excuses of why I shouldn’t write it, I finally got the courage to put it to paper. After several years and several drafts, It’s finally all grown up and ready to be released into the wild.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have two small children and a career, so my writing schedule is pretty sporadic.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
In no particular order: Richard Matheson, I AM LEGEND; Stephen King, THE DARK TOWER SERIES, SALEM’S LOT; Dean Koontz, PHANTOMS; J.R.R. Tolkien, THE HOBBIT, LORD OF THE RINGS; and everything H.P Lovecraft
What are you working on now?
The sequel to THE SHADED.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
It’s still early in the promoting process, so not sure. I’ll have to keep you posted.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write, write, write. It’s not what knew authors want to hear. It’s not what I wanted to hear. I wanted a magic button, but the closest thing to that is to just keep writing
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
keep writing
What are you reading now?
I’m currently back on an HP Lovecraft kick, and am reading THE DREAM QUEST OF UNKNOWN KADATH.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To continue the series where THE SHADED left off.
What is your favorite book of all time?
Thats a hard one… But I would have to say THE HOBBIT
Author Websites and Profiles
Matthew Ellington Website
Matthew Ellington Amazon Profile