Pinned · Writing · 26 Oct 2026
Rain Check
Over ten years ago, I published two short stories set in Glasgow. I've rewritten them at three times the length, and they're out now as one book: Out of Range.
Hi, I’m Matt.
I write occasionally about life, books, and whatever else seems interesting. Basketball may make an appearance.
Latest posts
New Sites · 11 Oct 2026
Play on Words
First it was books and music, then card games. Now it's word games: twelve original daily puzzles, free to play in your browser, with new ones every day at midnight.
New Sites · 4 Oct 2026
Deal Me In
Six free card games you can play in your browser against the computer: Blackjack, Texas Hold'em, Hearts, Spades, Bridge and Cribbage. No money, no adverts and no sign-up.
New Sites · 27 Sept 2026
Something Brand New
I've built another side project. Brand New lists the books and albums out this week, and the ones due over the next three months, by genre. Here's what it's for, how to use it, and why it has Amazon links when this blog has no adverts.
Software Development · 25 Sept 2026
Me, Myself and AI
I left Wix and built my own blog, with an AI doing the coding and me doing the pointing. What you can do here, what goes on behind the scenes, what it costs next to Wix and WordPress, and whether it was worth it.
Cybersecurity · 23 Sept 2026
The Perils of Going Passwordless
A cybersecurity course made me a bit paranoid — then real threats actually started showing up: relentless Microsoft sign-in prompts, mystery Apple codes, and a very convincing fake police officer called Damian.
Health · 22 Sept 2026
Better Health and Grand Surroundings
A new job based at Crossbasket Castle, a surprise result at the annual eye check-up, and a type 2 diabetes diagnosis that may soon be gone.
19 posts in total
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Matt’s books
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Out of Range
Two men, each in a chair. Two interrogations. One city where it never stops raining. Overflow and Bravery are back as one book, rewritten and expanded to around three times their original length, with new scenes and new characters but the same twists. The original versions are included at the back.
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