Welcome to my Worlds. And Words.
In the immortal (if slightly paraphrased) words of Charles Dickens, "Come in, and know me better."
I hope this site will allow you to do exactly that, by providing an exploration of the thinking, imagination and creative process that goes into creating my stories and fictional worlds.
About Deck Matthews
Deck Matthews is a pseudonym for one particular Matthew Ward. He is a life-long reader who fell in love with writing and fantasy in middle school. He remains an avid reader, a casual gamer and a dabbler in the visual arts. He has worked as a designer and currently spends his days neck-deep in code as a front-end web developer.
He also holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and currently resides in Ottawa, Canada with his wife, two daughters and one little fluff ball of a dog named Wicket.
You can follow him on Instagram, Twitter, GoodReads and Facebook.
Books by Deck Matthews
Short Fiction by Deck Matthews
Writing Progress
The Riven Realm - Book 5Beta Edit - 60%
The Portal of Tears - Book 2First Draft - Complete
The Riven Realm - Book 6First Draft - 60%
Keep Up to Date
The Fine Balance of World‑Building
One of the most intriguing and unique aspects of speculative fiction—encompassing fantasy, science fiction, horror, and the myriad of sub-genres in between—is…
A Long Absence, A Fresh Start
I've been absent. There were a few years from 2018 to 2020 when I was quite active on social media, where I made some great friends and connections. I launched…
New Website Launch
Exciting times are upon us! At least, for me, they are. After far too many years of putting it off, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new author…
