Matthew Lang

Matthew Lang is a twenty something queer author who resides in Melbourne, Australia.

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ChillOut! 2011

Chillout Guide Cover

So, I’m back from ChillOut!, having decided not to stay for the Monday festivities. It was a fun experience, although I’m not sure how much of it was really my thing. My boyfriend and I arrived on Friday, and due to a booking mess up (on my part) we only had one night’s worth of …

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Q&A @ LoveRomances Cafe

The Secret of Talmor Manor--Art by Deanna

So it was MLR Press author chat day at the LR Cafe yahoo group yesterday, and I thought I’d post the Q&A  here for you all to enjoy, or laugh at. Either one’s good really. Please tell us about yourself. What got you interested in being an author? Well, about ten years ago, I was …

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Autographable eBooks?

Authography logo

American based company Autography LLC has come up with technology that enables authors to sign eBooks–be that in person, or remotely. Apparently the technology works using a touch enabled tablet computer–a copy of the eBook is loaded, a blank page is inserted behind the front cover, and the author is able to write, sign and …

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The Secret of Talmor Manor Out in eBook Format

The Secret of Talmor Manor Cover

Well, it’s official–The Secret of Talmor Manor is out as an eBook, available in PDF, EPUB and PRC (Kindle) format. Currently it’s available directly from MLR Books. For anyone after a printed copy, watch this space, I expect it to be available in print shortly and I’ll keep you all posted on that. It hope …

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Novel Excerpt: The Secret of Talmor Manor

The Secret of Talmor Manor--Art by Deanna

Once upon a time… A long, long time ago… Over the hill and across the sea… Jake shut the third exercise book with a snap and dropped it onto the pile next to the couch. Leaning back into the coffee colored cushions, he sighed and rubbed at his eyes with one hand. Sometimes he worried …

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The Secret of Talmor Manor

The Secret of Talmor Manor--Art by Deanna

The Secret of Talmor Manor Genre: Gay Romance Sub-Genre: Modern Paranormal Mystery Publisher: MLR Press Synopsis: After a mysterious package arrives on Jake’s doorstep, he starts having very strange dreams: when he falls asleep he finds himself in a dilapidated English Manor inhabited by a number of ghosts who believe he can  free them from their eternal existence. …

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Cover Art!

The Secret of Talmor Manor--Art by Deanna

The Secret of Talmor Manor has cover art, and here it is! Credit to Deana C. Jamroz. All going well it should be out very soon, and I can confirm it will be available in Australia, America, the UK and most of Europe, as well as online via Amazon.com.

banQuet 2011 now available at Hares&Hyenas

banQuet 2011: Writing by Queer Men Anthology Cover

A big hello and thank you to everyone who attended the banQuet 2011 launch yesterday at Hares&Hyenas. For those of you who weren’t able to come or who didn’t get a copy of the Anthology, it is available at Hares&Hyenas for $24.95 and includes my story, Mr. Perfect. Hopefully I’ll be able to post here …

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VIC Greens are after your thoughts on Same Sex Marriage

The Victorian Greens are calling for public submissions ahead of their introduction of a bill supporting Same-Sex Marriage. They are seeking views on the issue in general, on how the law should be framed, and issues such as the legal status and rights granted through marriage; how the laws would apply to interstate residents; the …

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Banquet Anthology Launch: Tickets selling fast

banQuet 2011 Men Anthology Cover

If you’re thinking of coming down to the Banquet Anthology Launch of Friday the 4th of February, I suggest you go to Midsumma.org and book a ticket now or RSVP via facebook. I’ve had a chat to the publishers and we’re apparently close to hitting venue capacity already. See you all there!