Matthew Warner

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About Matthew Warner
Matthew Warner's publishing credits span a variety of formats, including novels, short stories, screenplays, and newspapers.
His first novel, The Organ Donor (2003), garnered a 5-star review from critic Feo Amante, who labeled the book a "straight-on modern classic of horror." Publishers Weekly described his second novel, Eyes Everywhere (2006), as "disturbing ... compelling and insightful."
Dramatic works include films from Darkstone Entertainment based on his screenplays, plus a radio play and stage play premiered by community theaters in central Virginia.
His opinion column, "Author's Notes," ran for five years at HorrorWorld.org and consisted of a blend of commentary, autobiography, and tutorials about the writing craft. Guide Dog Books collected the first three years of those columns into its debut non-fiction title, Horror Isn't a 4-Letter Word: Essays on Writing & Appreciating the Genre (2008).
Warner's horror novel Blood Born (2011) is an apocalyptic monster tale set in the Washington, DC, area where he grew up. Publishers Weekly called his first urban fantasy novel, The Seventh Equinox (2013), "a world-shattering crisis acted out in small scale." It's set in a fictitious Shenandoah Valley town inspired by his current home of Staunton, Virginia.
Warner's latest collection, Dominoes in Time (2015), reprints stories published over a 16-year period. Plan 9 (2016) novelizes Darkstone Entertainment's remake of the classic 1959 film, "Plan 9 From Outer Space."
Warner lives with his wife, the artist Deena Warner, and sons, Owen and Thomas. In 2007, they opened a print and website design business, Deena Warner Design LLC, serving publishers and authors. He is a member of the Horror Writers Association.
His first novel, The Organ Donor (2003), garnered a 5-star review from critic Feo Amante, who labeled the book a "straight-on modern classic of horror." Publishers Weekly described his second novel, Eyes Everywhere (2006), as "disturbing ... compelling and insightful."
Dramatic works include films from Darkstone Entertainment based on his screenplays, plus a radio play and stage play premiered by community theaters in central Virginia.
His opinion column, "Author's Notes," ran for five years at HorrorWorld.org and consisted of a blend of commentary, autobiography, and tutorials about the writing craft. Guide Dog Books collected the first three years of those columns into its debut non-fiction title, Horror Isn't a 4-Letter Word: Essays on Writing & Appreciating the Genre (2008).
Warner's horror novel Blood Born (2011) is an apocalyptic monster tale set in the Washington, DC, area where he grew up. Publishers Weekly called his first urban fantasy novel, The Seventh Equinox (2013), "a world-shattering crisis acted out in small scale." It's set in a fictitious Shenandoah Valley town inspired by his current home of Staunton, Virginia.
Warner's latest collection, Dominoes in Time (2015), reprints stories published over a 16-year period. Plan 9 (2016) novelizes Darkstone Entertainment's remake of the classic 1959 film, "Plan 9 From Outer Space."
Warner lives with his wife, the artist Deena Warner, and sons, Owen and Thomas. In 2007, they opened a print and website design business, Deena Warner Design LLC, serving publishers and authors. He is a member of the Horror Writers Association.
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Blog postFollowing is the letter I just sent to my U.S. Senator. Here is the article about Rep. Demings’s statement.
Dear Sen. Kaine:
When you visited the Staunton Public Library, I stood at the back of that packed meeting room and listened to you. I shook your hand afterward. I believe in you. This is why you, as my representative in the U.S. Senate, are my only hope.
Sen. Mitch McConnell stated on FOX News that he is in coordination with the White House concerning the coming2 days ago Read more -
Blog postThe Boskone Blog, promoting next year’s science fiction & fantasy convention in Boston, has published a Q&A with me that you can read at this link.
Why, you might ask? Because Deena Warner and I will be guests at their February convention concerning website design and online promotion (my other job). I also hope to network with folks in SF/F publishing. It should be fun!
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Blog postNecro Publications has published my short story, “The Confession,” in The Big Book of Blasphemy. Given some of my other stories, I guess I’m a perfect fit, ha!
The anthology is on sale as a $15.95 trade paperback. It includes other writers such as Edward Lee, Ray Garton, and Charlee Jacob. I can’t wait to receive my contributor’s copies. Below is the publisher’s description:
If you’re religious, look no further – this is not the book for you. The Big Book of Blasphemy is just3 weeks ago Read more -
Blog postAction photo of me using the Staff of Ra to locate the treasure.
For the third year in a row, the Warner family has taken first place in the Traipse/WQSV 106.3 Treasure Hunt, which took place Sept. 24 through today. (Accounts of our previous exploits are here and here.)
What is it? The Treasure Hunt website explains:
The Treasure Hunt is a one-of-a-kind activity that gets Augusta County, VA residents exploring their surroundings, visiting local businesses, listen1 month ago Read more -
Blog postIt’s beyond rich that President Donald Trump claims his appeals to Ukraine and China are actually about his concern over corruption — and not about politics at all.
Really? Come on. How stupid do you think we are? Pretty stupid, I suppose, since you continue to lie, day in and day out, about your motives, oh thou of your great and unmatched wisdom and stable genius.
What I find sad, though, is not just that the electorate, in a fit of pique over Hillary Clinton, allowed this w2 months ago Read more -
Blog postDavid Simms, Keith Minnion, and I are back for a return engagement in Staunton, VA, this Saturday at 5 p.m. This time, it’s at the grand opening of Know Knew Books.
The owner, a California transplant, told us he’s good buddies with James Franco, so I’m hopeful the actor will show up. Yep, I’m sure he’ll get right on that.
I’ll have copies of Empire of the Goddess on hand, and Dave said something about wearing a Speedo. What could go wrong?
There are not just one, but t3 months ago Read more -
Blog postI’ve added a new subpage of my Games page called “Games Made by Kids,” featuring little games Deena and I made at the behest of our creative children. It features quizzes and online adventures. Video game industry forecasters would do well to pay attention. Enjoy!
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Blog postCome meet Elizabeth Massie, David Simms, Keith Minnion, and I at the Book Dragon Shop (Staunton, VA) this Saturday, Aug. 10, from 1-3pm.
I’ll have copies of Empire of the Goddess and many of my other books for sale cheap, and so will they. Elizabeth Massie will bring copies of her Ameri-Scares novels, recently acquired by Margo Robbie’s LuckyChap & Assemble Media for development into a TV show.
Each book purchase entitles you to a raffle ticket for drawing for grab bag of4 months ago Read more -
Blog postHoly cow! This book reviewer posted a YouTube book review of Empire of the Goddess that goes on for thirty-seven-and-a-half minutes. That’s a first for me, and it’s very flattering that he thought so highly of it (5 stars). The non-spoiler section of his review at the beginning is about six minutes, so if you haven’t read Empire of the Goddess yet, then that’s the part to listen to for now.
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Blog postThe good reviews of Empire of the Goddess keep coming in! The newest is from Cemetery Dance:
“Warner’s lean, muscular writing propels this novel, and the pacing is relentless, yet allows for strong world building. Recommended reading.”
Also check out the reviews from Publishers Weekly, Horror Drive-In, Amazon readers, and Goodreads readers.
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Books By Matthew Warner
Horror Isn't a 4-Letter Word
Sep 1, 2008
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The Seventh Equinox
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