Matthew Speak

Author of Devils Glen.

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  • Crow Creek,  Devils Glen,  Uncategorized,  writing

    Iowa: The Return!

    Matthew Speak / July 11, 2019 / 4 Comments

    We’re moving back to Bettendorf! Well, it’s “back” for me, but my family will experience Iowa life for the first time—I’m curious to see how they handle their first Midwest winter. I know…

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  • horror,  writing

    Query Letters and Slow-Moving Sequels

    Matthew Speak / May 13, 2019 / 0 Comments

    Hey all! This past month has been busy-busy, as I’m sure it has been for all of you. The school year is winding down for our family. Some big plans are looming on…

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  • authors,  writing

    Rough Drafts and Refunds

    Matthew Speak / March 8, 2019 / 0 Comments

    Hey all! Hope you’re all making it through this crazy winter. Out here in Southern California it’s not so bad, but our friends and family in the Midwest have had it tough. I’m…

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  • editing software,  Self-publishing,  writing,  writing software

    Tools of Writing

    Matthew Speak / February 7, 2019 / 0 Comments

    Just as a painter requires a brush, canvas, palette, and easel, a writer needs specific tools to create a story. These days, authors use a wide variety of programs to improve almost everything…

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  • publishing,  Uncategorized,  writing

    How to Write a Book, Part 2

    Matthew Speak / November 5, 2018 / 0 Comments

    So, you’ve finished your rough draft and set it aside for four to six weeks, keeping your writing juices flowing by working on another project or the beginnings of a blog, and now…

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  • authors,  Inspiration,  Uncategorized,  writing

    How to Write a Book, Part 1

    Matthew Speak / July 30, 2018 / 0 Comments

    So, you want to write a book? Come on, you know you do, or you wouldn’t be here on my website reading this blog. You’d be doing something else with your time—something far…

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  • authors,  Crow Creek,  Devils Glen,  Kindle,  TV Shows,  Uncategorized,  writing

    Crow Creek is Here!

    Matthew Speak / May 28, 2018 / 0 Comments

      Finally, after almost a year and a half of writing, editing, changing, rearranging and re-writing, Crow Creek is available for your reading pleasure. It feels like I’ve been working on it forever,…

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  • Crow Creek,  Devils Glen,  Kindle,  Self-publishing,  Uncategorized,  writing

    Pre-order Crow Creek!

    Matthew Speak / April 19, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Crow Creek, book 2 of the Bettendorf Tales, is now available for pre-order for the Kindle version. Get over there to order your copy today, and it will be delivered to your Kindle account…

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  • Crow Creek,  Devils Glen,  Kindle Scout,  writing

    Crow Creek Cover Reveal!

    Matthew Speak / March 28, 2018 / 2 Comments

    DUN DUN DUUUUUUN!!! Here it is! The new cover for Crow Creek. I think it fits well with the cover of the first book and looks good. It’s kinda creepy but kinda magical…

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  • authors,  Devils Glen,  Kindle,  writing

    Devils Glen Kindle Promo!

    Matthew Speak / December 6, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Hey all, I was just informed by my publisher that the Kindle version of Devils Glen will be on a promo beginning this Saturday, December 9th and will run through December 16th, just in…

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