If you've made your mind up about gun control, this short story will make you think again.
America is rocked by another high school shooting. Something must be
done and the solution is simple. When evil people have guns, the only
way to protect the vulnerable, is to arm the good guys. After all, God
made men but Samuel Colt made them equal.
Sam Bailey is only twelve years old when he arrives in the USA from a
sleepy village on the east coast of England. He has already experienced
at first hand how violence can tear a family apart, but nothing can
prepare him for life in the loudest, brashest and most confident country
in the world.
When the latest massacre occurs only a hundred miles away, the
question everyone is asking is: could this happen at Sam's school?.
"Before you make your mind up about how children should be kept safe
at school, read Something Must Be Done, it will make you think again."
Amazon.co.uk
Amazon.com
The story is also free on all other Amazon stores
Thursday, 15 May 2014
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
The book review that makes your day
I sent a dozen or so free copies of my first book to newspapers in Thailand. The book was set there so it seemed like a sensible move to get some coverage. Result - two reviews.
I did the same for my second book. Result - one review.
Vortex, my third book, came out last month. Again I got only one review - but this was it:
Pattaya Mail
It made it all worthwhile.
If you're an author and you're wondering what the payback is - click the link. It's better than a fat royalty check - well almost.
I did the same for my second book. Result - one review.
Vortex, my third book, came out last month. Again I got only one review - but this was it:
Pattaya Mail
It made it all worthwhile.
If you're an author and you're wondering what the payback is - click the link. It's better than a fat royalty check - well almost.
Sunday, 16 March 2014
FREE books to keep your readers hooked
It's tough for independent authors to catch the attention of the book buying public. Many offer their novels for free for a limited period, then see their downloads drop back when the price kicks in again.
A method I've used that's worked well is to write a short story around the same time my novels are published and include the first chapter of the novel as a taster at the end of the short story. It draws attention to the novel without sacrificing sales, but still gives readers a free shot at assessing whether they'll like it. Everyone's a winner.
My latest promotion is this weekend. If you'd like a free short story and the chance to read the first chapter of my latest novel, the links are here:
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
A method I've used that's worked well is to write a short story around the same time my novels are published and include the first chapter of the novel as a taster at the end of the short story. It draws attention to the novel without sacrificing sales, but still gives readers a free shot at assessing whether they'll like it. Everyone's a winner.
My latest promotion is this weekend. If you'd like a free short story and the chance to read the first chapter of my latest novel, the links are here:
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Monday, 20 January 2014
Vortex
On land or at sea a vortex is
mesmerising, powerful and destructive. When Andy Duncan secures a dream job in
an Asian investment company, he discovers the same forces apply in business.
The pursuit of power, money and status blurs moral boundaries and once the
first line is crossed, the vortex will drag you in. Duncan soon realises his
career, his freedom and even his life may be at stake.
Set in Thailand and Hong Kong, Vortex is my fourth published work. I spent over twenty years in the investment industry and witnessed at first hand what can happen to those whose heads are turned by the rewards on offer. Most take it in their stride, for others it becomes all consuming. They believe they are navigating a tricky ascent to the top of their professional tree. It seemed to me that some were really in a perilous spiral that could only end in disaster.
Vortex is a tale of what happens to those who will stop at nothing to obtain what they covet, or to hang on to what they already have.
It's available as an Amazon e-book worldwide on and as a paperback in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Please check it out and let me know what you think.
Thursday, 12 December 2013
FREE on Amazon until December 16
SOMETHING MUST BE DONE - by Matt Carrell
FREE Until December 16
A short story:
America is rocked by another high school shooting. Something must be done and the solution is simple. When evil people have guns, the only way to protect the vulnerable, is to arm the good guys. After all, God made men but Samuel Colt made them equal.
Sam Bailey is only twelve years old when he arrives in the USA from a sleepy village on the east coast of England. He has already experienced at first hand how violence can tear a family apart, but nothing can prepare him for life in the loudest, brashest and most confident country in the world.
When the latest massacre occurs only a hundred miles away, the question everyone is asking is: could this happen at Sam's school?.
"Before you make your mind up about how children should be kept safe at school, read Something Must Be Done, it will make you think again."
Amazon UK
Amazon.com
FREE Until December 16
A short story:
America is rocked by another high school shooting. Something must be done and the solution is simple. When evil people have guns, the only way to protect the vulnerable, is to arm the good guys. After all, God made men but Samuel Colt made them equal.
Sam Bailey is only twelve years old when he arrives in the USA from a sleepy village on the east coast of England. He has already experienced at first hand how violence can tear a family apart, but nothing can prepare him for life in the loudest, brashest and most confident country in the world.
When the latest massacre occurs only a hundred miles away, the question everyone is asking is: could this happen at Sam's school?.
"Before you make your mind up about how children should be kept safe at school, read Something Must Be Done, it will make you think again."
Amazon UK
Amazon.com
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
My favourite review
Very few writers make a lot of money. It's an incredibly competitive market and only the top authors can make a decent living. So we get our reward in a different way. Seeing one's book in print is a great experience but the real highlight is receiving a good review.
I've been fortunate, if people don't like my stuff they seem to keep quiet about it. All three of my publications rank close to five on Amazon and most of the comments have been really encouraging. I don't want to appear ungrateful to any of my reviewers but the one I saw today has to be my favourite.
Two of my books are set in the Thai sex industry and many people make their judgement without reading a single page. I have always been particularly concerned about how my work would be received by women readers. That's why this review by a lady called Caroline Page really stood out for me.
Thank you Caroline - I read a review like this and it simply makes my day.
Under the heading - Fabulous Insight
I rarely review books as I read so many but this one deserved. As a middle aged female living in Thailand I found this book to be extremely insightful to the culture of the entertainment, religious and other aspects of Thai life. Yes, there are hundreds of books about bargirls in Thailand (I have read most) and this is of that genre but very well written, some real twists and turns and unusually the girls involved are treated with respect by the author in his story telling and descriptions. Super book and highly recommended for anyone visiting or living here.
Why not check out the book - Thai Lottery on Amazon.co.uk
I've been fortunate, if people don't like my stuff they seem to keep quiet about it. All three of my publications rank close to five on Amazon and most of the comments have been really encouraging. I don't want to appear ungrateful to any of my reviewers but the one I saw today has to be my favourite.
Two of my books are set in the Thai sex industry and many people make their judgement without reading a single page. I have always been particularly concerned about how my work would be received by women readers. That's why this review by a lady called Caroline Page really stood out for me.
Thank you Caroline - I read a review like this and it simply makes my day.
Under the heading - Fabulous Insight
I rarely review books as I read so many but this one deserved. As a middle aged female living in Thailand I found this book to be extremely insightful to the culture of the entertainment, religious and other aspects of Thai life. Yes, there are hundreds of books about bargirls in Thailand (I have read most) and this is of that genre but very well written, some real twists and turns and unusually the girls involved are treated with respect by the author in his story telling and descriptions. Super book and highly recommended for anyone visiting or living here.
Why not check out the book - Thai Lottery on Amazon.co.uk
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
You Tube for marketing your book
Like most authors, I use Facebook, Twitter, Blogs and Web forums as the main method of marketing my books. Spotting a trailer for a book the other day on YouTube, I thought it was worth a go.
There won't be any Academy Awards for this, but it was fun putting it together -
Thai Kiss by Matt Carrell on You Tube
There won't be any Academy Awards for this, but it was fun putting it together -
Thai Kiss by Matt Carrell on You Tube
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