Matthew Speak

Author of Devils Glen.

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horror, Horror movies, top 10 of the decade

A Decade of Horror

The 2010s—the decade horror became elevated. I’m not sure what that means, but I agree this was a golden age of horror. We saw wonderful performances and storytelling by some…

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December 30, 2019
Horror movies, podcasting

Cinescare Podcast!

Just a quick update to let you all know about my newest project. I’ve partnered with a good friend of mine, Joe Janz, to produce a fun new horror podcast…

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October 16, 2020
Horror movies, shocktober

Your Shocktober Challenge Guide 2020!

Finally! We’re back in the fall spirit and ready for October. The pumpkin spice Scentsy aroma is strong in the Speak house, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.…

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September 30, 2020
Horror movies, Uncategorized

Ten Haunted House Movies For Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re like me, this month has been all about watching scary movies. My personal favorites are the ones with ghosts. For me,…

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October 22, 2019
  • 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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  • Crow Creek,  horror,  Horror movies,  inkshares

    Horror 2018

    Matthew Speak / December 27, 2018 / 0 Comments

    This was another interesting year for horror. From movies and TV to books and podcasts, it seemed like horror was everywhere. I can’t let the year slip away without talking about some of…

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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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  • Devils Glen,  Kindle,  Uncategorized

    Horror for Halloween

    Matthew Speak / October 15, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Hey everyone! Hope your Shocktober is going great! Thanks to everyone who picked up a free Kindle copy of Crow Creek the first week of October. It was a fantastic promotion charging my…

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  • Uncategorized

    Shock-tober Slashing!

    Matthew Speak / September 28, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Crow Creek Free on Kindle Next Week Hello all! My favorite month of the year is fast approaching and I wanted to tell you about a big promo I’ve got coming up to…

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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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  • Audio book recording,  Audiobook

    How to Narrate Audiobooks on ACX

    Matthew Speak / June 11, 2018 / 8 Comments

    Last Fall, I was looking for a narrator for my first novel, Devils Glen. Like most people, a quick Google brought me to ACX, Amazon’s audiobook creation service that hooks authors up with…

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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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