Father of two beautiful daughters, Matthew has been reading and writing fantasy and science fiction since he first read the Hobbit at the age of 7.

Matthew was also Features Editor, Technical Consultant and regular columnist for magazines such as 'Fighters', 'Combat', 'TKD & Korean Martial Arts' and 'Traditional Karate'. These are the four leading martial arts magazines in the United Kingdom.

He is also the author of the critically acclaimed 'Practical Taekwondo: Back to the Roots', which has been sold around the world.

With regard to his martial arts background he has been studying martial arts since 1991. In 1995 he hosted Professor Rick Clark of the ADK and since then has been studying pressure points and their uses in the martial arts and on the street (initially as a Special Constable and as a Door Supervisor).

All of this practical hands-on experience means that he is uniquely placed to write fight scenes that are not only plausible but some of which are based on personal or anecdotal experience (although he must admit he has never slain an orc. Unfortunately.)