Welcome!
My name’s Matt, and I love to write and hike. I’m the author of 4000s by 40 and am currently working on book two. When I’m not working on that, I come here to share tales from the trail, reflections on the writing process, and whatever else I’m exploring at the moment.
If you’ve got a moment, check out the latest posts and drop a comment if you have an experience to share or if something rings true for you. Whether you’re a hiker, a writer, or just someone who loves a good story, I hope you find something here that resonates as you pursue your own discoveries.
What’s New
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Naming the Battle: A Love vs. Hate List for Writing
I read a good idea from an author on Writer’s Digest the other day. I get daily emails from them, which admittedly, I don’t usually read; there’s simply not enough time in the day. Sometimes I’ll take a minute to scan the latest email, look at the headlines, and nine times out of ten I…
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Always Worth Another Look: Artist’s Bluff
Yesterday I was over at Cannon Mountain (well, technically Mittersill Alpine Ski Resort) to watch the “Meet of Champions,” where high school ski racers from every division in New Hampshire competed. We had an uncharacteristically beautiful sunny day to spectate, and the racers all loved the conditions. But before the racing began, I had an…
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Good News for the February Book Slump
So, I learned something this week. Book sales, it would seem, reach their low point in the marketplace during two months in particular—July, when people are spending more time outdoors and enjoying their summer vacation—and in February, when people are hungover from the holiday season. I noticed a slide in my own book sales this…
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Rediscovering Old Ground: Mount Pemigewasset
Most of my climbing these days is hard to plan out in advance. Such is life with work and kids. So, when a day suddenly pops up where there is time to climb, it comes together pretty fast. I find out if any of my peeps are around, and I go. If friends are available,…