Writing as M.A. Wardell, Lambda Literary Award nominee Matt writes spicy queer rom-coms.​
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His goal is to tell adult gay love stories with a diverse representation of flawed and damaged characters who find healing through love.
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Matt loves rom-coms and has always wished for better representation, so he's writing the stories he wishes existed. The queer men in his stories are flawed and messy. Helping them find their HEA is Matt's passion.
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All the tropes excite me. Some of my favorites are:
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Secret Dating
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Fake Dating
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Forced Proximity
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Grumpy/Sunshine
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Enemies to Lovers
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Opposites Attract
Some fun facts about my writing process:
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I like to write at home. In my space. With my cat and endless supply of water, coffee, and various other drinks.
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There's nothing tidy about my desk (much to the chagrin of my husband), but I thrive in chaos.
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I'm a plantser. I spend a lot of time planning, researching, outlining, and then much of it goes out the window once I begin drafting. But I enjoy having a framework before I type the first sentence.
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I will often pick a single album or playlist and listen to it on repeat for the entire process.
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Walking helps me figure out plot points. Whenever I'm stuck or can't figure something out, a walk almost always helps.
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