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Stephen Matthews (writer)
Australian author and publisher (born 1953) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stephen Marc Matthews (born July 1, 1953) is an Australian children's author and adult novelist. His books have been published in 9 countries and 5 languages.
Matthews was educated in the UK, where he worked in the finance and banking industries. Upon migrating to Australia, he purchased a share in an industrial business in Western Sydney.
At age 55 Matthews retired from business to become a writer. Matthews then suffered an unexpected debilitating spinal problem, resulting in a series of operations and procedures. It was not until he reached 61, that Matthews finally commenced his writing career.
Matthews' work in children literacy at home and abroad (India and South Africa) has been acknowledged in the Australian State Parliament.
Matthews’ first novel for adults, The Skinny Girl, was released in November 2018, launched by the NSW Police Minister. Dealing with the difficult subject of domestic abuse, the story is based upon true events. Matthews’ second novel for adults, Hitler's Brothel, released October 5, 2020 looks at German concentration camps in World War II and is part of the best-selling Hitler's trilogy. Ted Watts' Diary, a World War I love story, followed. Matthews is currently writing a series based around crime and social injustice, The Spencer Investigations. The first book in the series is due for release September 2024.
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Works
- The Skinny Girl
- Hitler's Brothel
- Hitler's Assassins
- Hitler's Resurrection
- Ted Watts' Diary
- The Psycho Scientist
- Lord Grott of Grott Hall
- Brain in a Box
- Slugs' Revenge
- Charming
References
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