Born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia, Matt graduated from Drexel University’s School of Screenwriting and Playwriting.
He was working for the Philadelphia School District when he began exploring his creative interests writing his own songs and playing drums and guitar in local bands.
In 2015, Matt picked up an additional interest in fitness. He trained and coached for NBC’s American Ninja Warrior and was a national finalist on the television show.
He has since continued his career at the Philadelphia School District as a certified high school English as a Second Language teacher.
Matt has been greatly influenced by a number of fantasy and horror authors including J.R.R. TOLKIEN, GEORGE R.R. MARTIN, PATRICK ROTHFUSS, WILLIAM PETER BLATTY, and STEPHEN KING.
Matt lives in the suburbs of Philly with his wife.
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