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 haveContinue 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.

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 gettingContinue reading “The Dice Gods demand blood”

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.

2021

Well thank fuck we survived 2020, hey? Honestly, sometimes you have to celebrate the little things. I wanted to let you all know what I’m up to in 2021, and give you a bit of an update on how things are going. If you haven’t been able to tell from the whole *waves hands atContinue reading “2021”

New Release: Legacy of the Bloodreaver

Crematoria Online: A dark fantasy LitRPG series from Matthew J. Barbeler! For fans of Diablo, Bloodborne, Devil May Cry, and The Elder Scrolls. Making friends has never been Lucas Hutchins’ strong suit, but now he has no choice in the matter. He has a promise to keep, but he’s not strong enough to do itContinue reading “New Release: Legacy of the Bloodreaver”