Matthew Sylvester
Musings
Time to get my thumb out and step up
Last year I made a bit of a private resolution. That resolution was that I would get published. With what seemed to be somewhat indecent ease, I was accepted for a number of publications and have some stories out there that I’m reasonably confident will be accepted at some point this year. However, due to … Continue reading
FREE – An editor’s guide to submitting, for authors
I just realised that, due to work pressure, editing, writing, teaching martial arts, being a good husband and father and other things, that I haven’t blogged for over a month. This is shocking, and for that I apologise from the bottom of my heart. So, I thought that with this blog I would give authors … Continue reading
Steampunk Photography at its best
Those of you that read this blog will know that no only do I write steampunk, but that I also took part in a steampunk photo shoot with Lou Abercrombie recently. Well, she has started to drip feed photos so I thought I would share a few with you.
FEEDBACK Required – Help me improve
I’ve just had another rejection for Shattered Lands: Torquemaster Rising. Unlike a lot of people, I take rejection well. Each rejection reduces the mile-long list of agents and publishers to whom I have yet to submit, and at the same time rises awareness of me. Yes they’ve rejected me this time, but there’s nothing to … Continue reading
Steampunk Modelling and Roman Baths
This weekend was glorious for a number of reasons. The first was the weather, it was bloody lovely and absolutely perfect for a trip to Bath with the family. I haven’t been to Bath for pleasure for a long, long time. In fact, the last time I went was with my parents and I remember … Continue reading
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