Author Archives: Matthew J. Barbeler

Should You Give your LitRPG System a Personality?

One of the first and most important choices for a LitRPG author is whether the System will act as mechanics or a character. In this blog post I’m hoping to explore the pros and cons of both, and any impacts that we should consider before settling one way or the other. In LitRPG, the “System”ContinueContinue reading “Should You Give your LitRPG System a Personality?”

July 2025 Patreon Update

Hey friends, I wanted to give you a real update on where things are at because truthfully, the past couple of months have been a massive struggle. I’ve been incredibly sick for most of May, June and July. The kind of sick that floors you. I was hoping it would pass quickly, but it turnedContinueContinue reading “July 2025 Patreon Update”

Why Kindle Unlimited is a Game Changer for Book Lovers

As an avid reader, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest titles and find new books to enjoy. With so many books available, it can be overwhelming to decide what to read next, and the cost of buying books can add up quickly. This is where Kindle Unlimited comes in – it’sContinueContinue reading “Why Kindle Unlimited is a Game Changer for Book Lovers”

Bleeding Edge launch

Whew, what a couple of weeks it’s been. Bleeding Edge was released on the 21st of October – just under a month ago – and it’s done much better than I ever hoped it would. I knew the book was good and the cover art by Eric Summers was killer, but to see it haveContinueContinue reading “Bleeding Edge launch”

Editing on a budget

This post is for all the new authors who are still trying to figure out how the heck they’re ever going to afford professional editing with no money behind them at the start of their career. I’ve broken up the rest of this post into my top tips. Beta Readers A good beta reader isContinueContinue reading “Editing on a budget”

The Dice Gods demand blood

I’m plotting out my next book at the moment, really fleshing things out. I have always known the overarching shape of the story and where we were going to end up, but all the bits in between are hazy. I like discovering them as I go. I reached a juncture today where things are gettingContinueContinue reading “The Dice Gods demand blood”

Blowin’ a Thylogale

Where: Thylogale Walking Track Hiked: 29th June 2021 One of my favourite things about living in South East Queensland is that there are so many great hiking spots within a few hours of home. Earlier this week, Abbie and I decided to check out a track on Mount Nebo called the Thylogale Walking Track. I’dContinueContinue reading “Blowin’ a Thylogale”

May 2021 Update

Hello dear friends. I figured it was timely to give you all a bit of an update on how everything’s going. I haven’t really made an update like this since February, and just wanted to keep you all in the loop. Crematoria Online Yes, Book 3 is still being worked on. It’s not my mainContinueContinue reading “May 2021 Update”

Kindle Unlimited versus Publishing Wide – the LitRPG perspective

One thing new authors often wonder about is whether or not enrolling in Kindle Unlimited is the right choice for their books. So I’m going to give you a little rundown on this from the LitRPG perspective, because this genre of ours tends to be a little different than others. What is Kindle Unlimited, orContinueContinue reading “Kindle Unlimited versus Publishing Wide – the LitRPG perspective”