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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There’s Bears Out Dere!
On last week’s backcountry trip to Sawyer Pond, we received a lot of warnings about how it has been a very active summer season for the local bear population. Some were even going as far as to call it a “Bear Summer.” That got me thinking… Seeking Bear Repellent Before heading into the backcountry, I…
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Back to the Backcountry! An Overnight at Sawyer Pond
This past Friday, my brother-in-law and I headed out to the backcountry for the first time in years, and for the first time together. Our target? Sawyer Pond in Livermore, NH. We saw this as a trial run for hopefully bigger things down the road. Best Laid Plans The plan was to mountain bike up…
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Stripping the Context
I have a problem. I can’t go anywhere and do the same thing over and over again—usually, at least. If I’m by myself, I can read a book for a while or write, but even then, I like to do it from different locations. It’s not that I can’t sit still; it’s that I need…
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Exploring Bookshop.org
One aspect of writing that I never gave much thought to before publishing a book was how to sell that book—or how books are sold in general. I figured I’d write it first and worry about selling it afterwards. In the last several months, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve met with a ton of independent…